Why go
- Group of islands in Greece.
History
The Ionian Islands are a group of islands in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. They are traditionally called the Heptanese, but the group includes many smaller islands in addition to the seven principal ones.
Where to stay
Χαλιωτάτα 280 80, Greece · homervillaskefalonia.com
Χαλιωτάτα 280 80, Greece · sunrisevillakefalonia.com
Agia Effimia 280 81, Greece · hotelodyssey.gr
Karavomylos 280 80, Greece · athinahotel.gr
Aghias Efimias - Samis Beach Road, Ag. Effimia 280 81, Greece · grekaioniansuites.com
Agias Efimias, Samis Avenue, Karavomilos 280 80, Greece · melitisuites.com
Cephalonia 280 80, Greece · samibeachhotel.gr
Αγία Εφημία, Κεφαλονιά 280 80, Greece · kefaloniabaypalace.gr
Καραβόμυλος 280 80, Greece · ionianemerald.gr
Poulata 280 80, Greece · kefalonia-toulatos-rooms.gr
Cephalonia 280 80, Greece
Kiprou 1, Argostoli 281 00, Greece
Indoor
Unnamed Road, Kefalonia 280 80, Greece
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Salad, Chocolate, Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: delivery, vegan… · coffee-break-kefalonia.business.site
Regional, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 · Trapezaki · deniskefalonia.gr
Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00 - 15:30, 19:00 - 23:00 Features: takeaway · facebook.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Su 15:00-22:30 · 17 Ιωσήφ Μομφεράτου · gelatogaliatsatos.com
Coffee Shop, Greek, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Σπαρτιά, 28100
Crepe, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:30-20:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:00 · 2 Αγνής Μεταξά · paliaplaka.gr
Barbecue, Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 0, Trapezaki, 28100
Cake, Coffee Shop, Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Μεταξάτα - Πεσσάδες, 28100
American, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Breakfast, Greek, Local, Cafe · Breakfast/Greek cafe
Fish, Greek, Restaurant · Fish/Greek restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-01:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-16:00, 19:30-22:00; Mo, Sa 10:30-16:00
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Regional, Greek, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Μιαούλη, Σάμη, 28080
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · ilborgo.gr
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00
Coffee Shop, Greek, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00 · 28100
Sandwich, Ice Cream, Crepe, Mediterranean, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Sandwich/Ice Cream cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · oskars.gr
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Greek, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Apr 25-Oct 25: Mo-Su 12:30-24:00; Oct 26-Apr 24 off Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian…
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-00:00 · 135 Αντώνη Τρίτση, 281 00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · 8
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Main Road, Trapezaki, 47150
Greek, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-01:00 · Δεβοσέτου, 28100
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Cafe · cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:15
Cafe · cafe
Greek, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Mo 09:30-16:30; We-Fr 09:30-18:30 Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Λουρδάτα - Βλαχάτα
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
77 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kefallinia Airport (EFL) 13 km to the centre
Kefallinia Island, F, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, easyJet, Olympic Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Athens, Amsterdam, London, London, Preveza (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Preveza
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Sámi
Ferry terminal · 6.7 km from the centre
Argostoli
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Pessada
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Ionion P. Lines
Lixouri
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Pisaetos
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Poros
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli)
Ferry route · IONIAN SEA FERRIES ΚΟΙΝΟΠΡΑΞΙΑ
Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Cephalonia (Sami) - Ithaca (Pisaetos)
Ferry route · Levante Ferries
Ithaca (Pisaetos) - Cephalonia (Poros)
Ferry route · Levante Ferries
Ithaca (Kioni) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Ithaca (Frikes) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Cephalonia (Pesada) - Zante (Agios Nikolaos)
Ferry route · IONIAN SEA FERRIES ΚΟΙΝΟΠΡΑΞΙΑ
Kastos - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ionian Islands, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sámi, 6.7 km); routes include Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli), Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami), Cephalonia (Sami) - Ithaca (Pisaetos).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ionian Islands, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Boat Tour
Sightseeing