Argostoli

When in the town of Kefalonia, don’t miss the chance to stroll for hours in the promenade, tan on nearby beaches, and visit a Sea Turtle Park.

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The seafront promenade of the town of Argostoli on Kefalonia island.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0

Argostoli Things to Do

A picture showing the dense vegetation of the Mount Ainos National Park on Kefalonia island.
photo: Jimzoun / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ainos National Park

Want a break from the beach? This high mountain has a pine-tree forest with spectacular bird's-eye views. Bring lunch - there are picnic tables.

A guiding boat in the turquoise waters of the Melissani Cenote in Sami of Kefalonia.
photo: nikitasphoto / CC BY 2.0
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Melissani Lake Cave

Essentially, this is a cenote (like those in Mexico) attesting to Greece's incredible natural diversity. Best time is noon as sun gets through.

Argostoli Museums

The front side and the main entrance of the Korgialenio Historic & Cultural Museum on Kefalonia island.
photo: ChristosV / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Korgialenio Historic & Cultural Museum

It presents historical items from the Venetian Era (1500 AD). In the end of your visit, it includes an enlightening video about the 1953 earthquake.

The front side of the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli on Kefalonia enclosed by a protective fence.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Archaeological Museum of Argostoli Kefalonia

The Archaeological Museum of Argostoli Kefalonia remains closed since 2014 due to earthquake damage. It hosted ancient findings from Kefalonia.

Argostoli Why visit?

  • The water that spurts out from a nearby ponor comes from springs 14km (8.6 miles) away.
  • A town reconstructed after the devastating earthquake of 1953.
  • Habitat of caretta-caretta sea turtles.

Argostoli Beaches

An overview of the Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia island and a sea with many shades of blue.
photo: Tony Hisgett / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 26.9km
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Myrtos Beach

The most prominent and award-winning beach of the island offers a spectacular sunset and is surrounded by 800-meters high cliffs.

Argostoli Attractions

A photo of the Bell Square in the city of Argostoli with the clocktower in the background.
photo: Anastasia Mountaki / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Bell Square

Historic landmark of the Venetian era named after the bell that the clock tower used to have. A nice little square with a few shops and ice-cream.

Argostoli Day Trips

A photo showing a pedestrian street with flowers overhanging in Lixouri.
photo: Paul Wilkinson / CC BY 2.0
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Kefalonia

Kefalonia's second-largest town has a long history but an earthquake leveled it down in 1953 and much of its cultural wealth was destroyed.

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