Why go
- Largest of the Ionian Islands, Greece.
- Served by Kefallinia Airport (EFL).
History
Kefalonia or Cephalonia, formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the sixth-largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes and Chios. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region. It was a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia. The largest cities of Cephalonia are Argostoli and Lixouri.
Where to stay
Pilarinou 10, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · anthemisliving.gr
Spartià 281 00, Greece · eliamos.com
Πλατείες 280 86, Greece · oikosboutique.com
Leof. Ioannou Metaxa 60, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · thetwelvesuitescollection.com
Grigoriou Lampraki, Lixouri 282 00, Greece · auraboutiquehotel.gr
Trapezaki, Kefalonia 281 00, Greece · trapezakibayhotel.com
Μιτακάτα 281 00, Greece · gentiliniretreat.gr
Ammes, Svoronata 281 00, Greece · electrahotels.gr
Avythos Beach, Svoronata 281 00, Greece · leivathohotel.gr
Πλατύς Γιαλός 281 00, Greece · whiterocks.gr
Pl. Vallianou Square, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · ionianplaza.com
Epar.Od. Perataton, Kefalonia 281 00, Greece · piedravillas.gr
kefalonia 281 00, Greece · thalassahotel.gr
Leoforos Antoni Tritsi 109, Λεωφόρος Αντώνη Τρίτση 109, Αργοστόλι, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · hoteltourist.gr
Epar.Od. Perataton, Kefalonia 281 00, Greece · kefalonianluxuryvillas.com
Leof. Antoni Tritsi 82, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · kefaloniagrand.gr
Karouza, 281 00, Greece · hilltopresortkefalonia.com
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Indoor
Καραβάδος 281 00, Greece · kbhotel.gr
Lourdata 281 00, Greece · secretrocvillas.gr
Beach Road, Lourdata 280 83, Greece · fzeenretreats.com
Λάσση, Κεφαλονιά 281 00, Greece · mediterraneehotel.gr
Trapezaki Beach, Kefalonia 281 00, Greece · celestialsuites.gr
Μεσολογγιου 18, Poros 280 86, Greece · hotelni.com
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Poros 280 86, Greece
Kiprou 1, Argostoli 281 00, Greece
Λακήθρα 281 00, Greece
Παλιοσταφυδα, Λασσης 16 Α, Argostoli 281 00, Greece
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Ioannou Tsigante 27, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · apartments-argostoli.gr
21is Maiou, Lixouri 282 00, Greece · ammousa.gr
Lassi Fanari, Argostoli 281 00, Greece · oskarsapartments.com
KOKILIA, Argostoli 281 00, Greece
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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
Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:30 · Ai Helis, Svoronata, 28100 · seasalt-aihelis.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
Fish, Greek, Restaurant · Fish/Greek restaurant · 28100
American, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Breakfast, Greek, Local, Cafe · Breakfast/Greek cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-16:00, 19:30-22:00; Mo, Sa 10:30-16:00
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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
Fish, Greek, Restaurant · Fish/Greek restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Main Road, Trapezaki, 47150
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
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, Cafe · Opening hours: May-Oct: 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Airports
Kefallinia Airport (EFL) 9.2 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
Pessada
Ferry terminal · 7.6 km from the centre · Ionion P. Lines
Argostoli
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Sámi
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Lixouri
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Poros
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Levante Ferries Ticket Booth
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli)
Ferry route · IONIAN SEA FERRIES ΚΟΙΝΟΠΡΑΞΙΑ
Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Ithaca (Pisaetos) - Cephalonia (Poros)
Ferry route · Levante Ferries
Cephalonia (Sami) - Ithaca (Pisaetos)
Ferry route · Levante Ferries
Cephalonia (Pesada) - Zante (Agios Nikolaos)
Ferry route · IONIAN SEA FERRIES ΚΟΙΝΟΠΡΑΞΙΑ
Ithaca (Kioni) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Ithaca (Frikes) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route
Kyllini - Cephalonia (Poros) - Ithaca (Pisaetos) - Cephalonia (Sami)
Ferry route · Levante Ferries
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. The nearest airport on record is Kefallinia Airport (EFL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EFL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Athens, Amsterdam, London, London, Preveza). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pessada, 7.6 km); routes include Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli), Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami), Ithaca (Pisaetos) - Cephalonia (Poros).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kefalonia (Cephalonia). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.