Leisure & Adventure
Beaches in Kefalonia
Golden sandy, white sandy, white pebble, rocky beaches can be visited, either by road or only by boats. Adventure and relaxation creates unique experiences. St. Thomas, Trapezaki, Lourdas, Paleolinos, Myrtos Bay, Kaminia, Petani, Skala, Emblisi (Fiscardo), Makris Yialos, Anti Samos, Muda, Xi, St. Efimia, Assos , St. Kiriaki, Gradakia (Lassi), Katelios, Lepada (Lixouri).
Gastronomy & Wine
The roots of our cuisine are found in the traditional Kefalonian cuisine, surrounded by dishes, which are based on local ingredients cooked with passion and tradition. Recipes which are passed from generation to generation and cover all the various tastes of the Kefalonian cuisine which, accompanied by the Kefalonian wines, leads to superb gastronomic experiences. Don’t forget to taste Aliada, Kefalonian Kreatopita, Robola Wine, and many other local delicacies.
The delicious Robola white wine for which Kefalonia is famous throughout Greece and beyond,is produced on the island’s hillsides.Kefalonia is smothered with the vineyards which yield the Robola.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed in most places and you could also rent a boat for the day. Underwater fishing requires caution near crowded beaches and near very rocky places as there are usually under water caves that create drafts.
Horse Riding
Horse rides take you through vineyards, olive groves and the Venetian ruins of the old villages. ‘Valley Riding Club’ is at Lourdata hills just 30 minutes from Karavados.
Scuba Diving
For beginners but also for more experienced divers there is the Diving Center in Fiscardo and another Diving club in St. Efimia.
Sailing
Small boats or small yachts are for hire, daily or weekly – no experience requested for small boats in disparity with yachts. The boats can be hired from either St. Efimia or Katelios.
Daily Cruises
Around the island from the port of Argostoli you have the chance to visit places you can’t reach by land, have a barbeque, relax and if you are lucky, get to see the turtles and dolphins swimming nearby.
Water Sports
Canoe hiring, banana and donut rides, air parachute, wind surfing, jet ski etc. are available on several beaches.
Hiking
With the beautiful countryside and the long beaches, Kefalonia offers exceptional hiking opportunities. locals could provide you with walking trails and information on wildlife and local villages before you head off.