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.

Argostoli Things to Do

#1

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.

#2

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

#1

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.

#2

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.
distant ≈ 26.9km
#1

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

#1

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

Lixouri

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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