Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands. According to one theory, its name derives from that of the mythological hero Kephala, a fearless hunter captured by the Goddess of the Dawn, Eos.
Nature and history have been equally generous to the island resulting in magnificent beaches, lush green valleys, colorful villages with their centuries-long traditions, and splendid churches, temples, and castles. Kefalonia’s main attractions are as follows: the lake at Melissani Cave, the archaeological museum in Argostoli, the Monastery of St. Gerasimus of Kefalonia near Valsamati, the beautifully-preserved Venetian settlement in the village of Fiskardo, and the Manzavinos winery near Lixouri.
The island’s most famous and popular beach is Myrtos; it’s earned the Blue Flag, an article in Forbes, and has dazzling seawater that swirls all shades of blue. No less popular is Xi beach with its strikingly deep orange sand and brilliant white cliffs.
Nature and history have been equally generous to the island resulting in magnificent beaches, lush green valleys, colorful villages with their centuries-long traditions, and splendid churches, temples, and castles. Kefalonia’s main attractions are as follows: the lake at Melissani Cave, the archaeological museum in Argostoli, the Monastery of St. Gerasimus of Kefalonia near Valsamati, the beautifully-preserved Venetian settlement in the village of Fiskardo, and the Manzavinos winery near Lixouri.
The island’s most famous and popular beach is Myrtos; it’s earned the Blue Flag, an article in Forbes, and has dazzling seawater that swirls all shades of blue. No less popular is Xi beach with its strikingly deep orange sand and brilliant white cliffs.
Recommended boats for this region
55
WC
4
Jeanneau, 2005
Sun Odyssey 49
Booked 2 times recently
Marina Lefkas, Lefkas
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
3 500
1 575
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
35
WC
4
Lagoon, 2019
Lagoon 42
Marina Gouvia, Corfu
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
6 900
4 485
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
2
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2018
Bavaria 41 Cruiser
Booked 2 times recently
Marina Gouvia, Corfu
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
3 440
2 924
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
20
WC
2
Bavaria, 2008
Bavaria 46 C
Booked 4 times recently
Marina Gouvia, Corfu
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
2 740
2 192
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
4
Beneteau, 2019
Oceanis 46.1
Booked 7 times recently
Marina Lefkas, Lefkas
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
4 600
3 910
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
3
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2014
Bavaria Cruiser 50
Booked 4 times recently
Marina Lefkas, Lefkas
(Greece)
From 04/06 to 11/06
€
4 840
3 630
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat