Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, and it’s bigger than many people think. It takes a good hour by car to get from Argostoli in the west to Fiskardo in the north, and along the way you’ll drive past Mount Ainos, limestone cliffs and beaches like Myrtos with clear, turquoise water.
That’s why your choice of area matters more here than on smaller islands. Argostoli gives you town life and restaurants, Skala suits a beach holiday with children, and Fiskardo and Assos are quiet harbour villages in the north. Here are my recommendations for seven areas and hotels in several price ranges.
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The Best Areas in Kefalonia
- Argostoli - best area for first-time visitors
- Lassi - best area for sandy beaches close to town
- Lourdas - best area for peace and luxury on the south coast
- Skala - best area for families with children
- Sami - best area for Melissani and day trips
- Fiskardo - best area for couples and good restaurants
- Assos - best area close to Myrtos
Below, I’ll take you through the seven areas one by one, with hotels in different price ranges, so you can pick the base that suits your holiday in Kefalonia best.
1. Argostoli - best area for first-time visitors 🏙️
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: You’ll be staying in the island’s capital, with the waterfront, the shops and the restaurants right on your doorstep.
- 🚌 Transport: The town is the hub for the island’s buses, but there are only a few departures to the rest of Kefalonia, so a hire car makes things much easier.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around 20 minutes by car or taxi, as the airport is a little south of town.
- 💰 Price range: € to €€€€. The three places below cost roughly £50 to £315 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Argostoli is a calm town. Watch out for the traffic along the harbour road, and keep an eye on your bag on busy summer evenings around the main square.
Argostoli is my top pick if it’s your first trip to Kefalonia and you’d like restaurants, shops and evening life within walking distance. The town was rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake, so don’t expect old houses, but the waterfront with its palm trees and fishing boats is a lovely place for a stroll.
In the morning, the fishermen sell their catch on the quay, and you’ll often spot loggerhead turtles in the water close to the boats. If you carry on along the lagoon, you’ll reach the long De Bosset stone bridge, which is a great spot for a sunset walk.
In the evening, the town gathers on the big Plateia Vallianou square and in the pedestrianised Lithostroto street, with its cafés, shops and tavernas. As the capital, Argostoli also has supermarkets, pharmacies and car hire, so it’s a practical base for your whole holiday.
If you can’t fly direct to Kefalonia Airport, you’ll usually travel via Athens. If you’re changing planes there, you can read my guide to getting from Athens Airport to the city centre, and if you’d like a night in the capital, I’ve also written about where to stay in Athens.
I’d choose Argostoli for a short break or for the first few nights of a longer trip, while you get to know the island. From here, you can drive to most places in Kefalonia in under an hour, and it’s easy to pick up your hire car and get help if something goes wrong along the way.
The downside is that there isn’t a proper swimming beach in the town itself. The nearest sandy beaches are in Lassi, a couple of kilometres to the south, and you’ll need around 45 minutes by car to get to Myrtos and Assos. A hire car is almost a must, because the KTEL buses only run a few times a day to most of the towns on the island.
Places to Stay in Argostoli
Casaly Hotel & Spa - best luxury hotel with a spa and pool
Casaly is a five-star, adults-only hotel at the northern end of the waterfront, and it had one of the highest guest ratings in my search in Argostoli. You get both an indoor and an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym. Guests do mention that the outdoor pool is small and doesn’t get much sun, so it’s a hotel for comfort and spa time rather than long days by the pool.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “The staff were truly exceptional, and the hotel is really lovely. Top quality in every way.”
See photos and book Casaly Hotel & Spa here.
Tourist Boutique Hotel - best mid-range hotel on the waterfront
Tourist Boutique Hotel is on Antoni Tritsi, facing the waterfront, a few minutes’ walk from the main square. Breakfast is served and guests praise it, but there’s no pool, and several mention that parking can be hard to find. I’d choose it for a couple who want to stay in the middle of town at a reasonable price.
One guest highlights the location on Booking.com: “Our stay was perfect in every way. A fantastic location right on the waterfront with direct access to the centre.”
See photos and book Tourist Boutique Hotel here.
Jajamini Loft - cheapest pick with a view over the bay
Jajamini Loft is an apartment around 500 metres from the centre, and it was the cheapest of my three picks in Argostoli when I searched. Guests praise the view over the town and the bay, and there’s free parking. The sofa bed is small, so the apartment suits a couple best, and it’s about a 15-minute walk to Kalamia beach.
One guest describes the apartment on Booking.com: “The room was clean and comfortable and had a fantastic view over Argostoli and the bay in front.”
See photos and book Jajamini Loft here.
2. Lassi - best area for sandy beaches close to town 🏖️
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: The Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos beaches are around 3 kilometres south of the centre of Argostoli.
- 🚗 Transport: You can walk to Argostoli if you don’t mind a long walk, but most people go by car, taxi or scooter.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around 15 minutes by car.
- 💰 Price range: € to €€€. The three places below cost roughly £70 to £225 a night when I searched for a weekend in May.
- 👮 Safety: Lassi is a calm resort. The beaches are in open bays, so keep an eye on the children when it’s windy and the waves get bigger.
Lassi is the obvious choice if you want a sandy beach right on your doorstep and still be able to head into Argostoli in the evening. It’s one of the most developed resorts on the island, with hotels, apartments, bars and tavernas along the main road.
The two big beaches, Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos, sit right next to each other, with fine, pale sand and clear water. Both have sunloungers and beach bars in season, and they’re some of the few sandy beaches in Kefalonia that you can walk to from a town.
Between the beaches and Argostoli, there are small coves like Gradakia, where you can swim from the rocks and steps. Out on the headland north of Lassi stands the Agioi Theodoroi lighthouse, with columns all the way around, and it’s a popular place to watch the sunset.
Accommodation in Lassi is mostly apartments and smaller hotels, often with a kitchen, so it’s easy to keep costs down on a longer holiday. Many of the places are on the slope above the beaches, so check the distance before you book if you don’t want to walk uphill with your beach bag every day. If you’re arriving on a late flight, it’s also handy that it’s only a short drive from the airport.
I’d choose Lassi for a week of beach time and relaxing, when you’d like to be able to go out for dinner without driving far. It also works well for families, because the beach, the supermarkets and the town are all close by.
On the other hand, Lassi isn’t the place if you’re dreaming of a picturesque village setting. The buildings are mostly newer holiday developments, and the beaches are packed in high season. If you want to see Myrtos, Assos or Fiskardo, you’ll still need to allow for a long drive.
Places to Stay in Lassi
Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only - best adults-only boutique hotel
Thalassa is around 250 metres from Makris Gialos and is an adults-only boutique hotel with a pool, a spa and breakfast. It was the most expensive of my three picks in Lassi and suits couples who want peace and quiet close to the beach. A few guests mention that there isn’t much screening between the balconies.
One guest sums up their stay on Booking.com: “Everything was fantastic. We couldn’t find a single fault!”
See photos and book Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only here.
Studios Angeliki - best mid-range pick close to the water
Studios Angeliki is a set of small, adults-only apartments around 60 metres from the little beach at Gradakia and about a 15-minute walk from Platis Gialos. It has one of the highest guest ratings in the whole guide and free parking. There’s no pool, and some guests feel the rooms are a bit small for a longer stay.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “Everything was good: a good location, a good host, everything was perfect.”
See photos and book Studios Angeliki here.
Liostasi Retreat - cheapest pick with a view over Argostoli
Liostasi Retreat is on the hill on the southern edge of Argostoli, on the road towards Lassi, and it was the cheapest of the three places when I searched. There’s a restaurant and a bar on site, and guests praise the view over the town. It’s around 2 kilometres to Makris Gialos, so you’ll get the most out of it with a car, and some guests mention noise.
One guest singles out the staff on Booking.com: “The staff were incredibly friendly and let us check in very early.”
See photos and book Liostasi Retreat here.
3. Lourdas - best area for peace and luxury on the south coast 🌄
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: Around 20 kilometres to the south-east along the south coast road.
- 🚗 Transport: You’ll need a car. The bus between Argostoli and Skala passes through, but only a few times a day.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around 25 minutes by car.
- 💰 Price range: € to €€€€. The three places below cost roughly £45 to £470 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Lourdas is a quiet place. The roads up to the villages are steep and narrow, so drive carefully, especially after dark.
Lourdas, which is also called Lourdata, sits in a wide bay on the south coast with Mount Ainos right behind it. The beach is long, with a mix of sand and pebbles, and a handful of tavernas and beach bars line it. It’s a place for you if you’d rather have peace, views and space on the beach than town life.
Most of the accommodation is on the slopes and in the village of Vlachata above, so many rooms have a sea view. In return, you’ll have to deal with steep roads and steps, and from several of the places it’s quite a way down to the water.
Lourdas is a good base if you want to head up into Mount Ainos National Park, where Greek fir trees cover the mountain almost to the summit at more than 1,600 metres. A road runs a good way up the mountain, and from there you can carry on along the hiking trails.
In the evening, the tavernas by the beach are a good place to watch the sunset over the bay. Prices are lower than in Fiskardo and Assos, and the apartments up in Vlachata in particular are cheap for the view you get. Book early if you’re travelling in July and August, because there aren’t many places to choose from.
Near the village of Peratata, between Lourdas and Argostoli, you’ll find the Castle of Agios Georgios. It used to be the island’s capital, and from the walls you get a view out over the whole south coast.
The downside is that there isn’t much to do in the evening apart from the tavernas by the beach, and without a car you’re rather isolated. I’d choose Lourdas for couples who want to relax, or for a family with a hire car who want to be close to both Argostoli and the beaches in the south.
Places to Stay in Lourdas
F ZEEN Kefalonia - best luxury hotel right on the beach
F ZEEN is a five-star, adults-only hotel with direct access to the beach in Lourdas, three pools and a spa. It’s the most expensive hotel in the whole guide and a place for a honeymoon or a special occasion. The hotel is on a steep slope, so it isn’t suitable for guests who have difficulty walking.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “The staff really do the hotel proud.”
See photos and book F ZEEN Kefalonia here.
Garbis Villas & Apartments - best mid-range pick with a pool and sea view
Garbis is on the slope around 500 metres from the beach in Lourdas and has apartments and an outdoor pool with a view over the sea. It has a high guest rating and suits families and couples on a week’s holiday. It’s on a hill, and guests mention that the walk up from the beach can be hard for older visitors.
One guest highlights the host on Booking.com: “The host gave us a really warm welcome.”
See photos and book Garbis Villas & Apartments here.
Sirines - cheapest pick with a pool in Vlachata
Sirines is in the village of Vlachata above Lourdas, and it was the cheapest place in the whole guide when I searched. You get a simple apartment hotel with a small pool, free parking and a very high guest rating for the price. It’s around 1.8 kilometres down to the beach, so you’ll need a car, and there isn’t much going on in the village in the evening.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “We think the hotel was really good value for money, and we can definitely recommend it.”
See photos and book Sirines here.
4. Skala - best area for families with children 🏊
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: Around 40 kilometres, and the journey takes about an hour by car.
- 🚗 Transport: You can walk around the town and along the beach. The bus to Argostoli only runs once or twice a day, so hire a car for your day trips.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around 50 minutes by car or transfer.
- 💰 Price range: €€ to €€€. The three hotels below cost roughly £105 to £200 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Skala is a safe family resort. The beach faces the open sea, so check the wind before the little ones go in the water.
Skala is on the south-eastern tip of Kefalonia, and it’s my pick for a family who want a beach, a pool and everything close by. The town is built around a main street with tavernas, ice cream parlours and small supermarkets, and just below it there’s a long beach with a mix of sand and pebbles.
Most of the beach has sunloungers and parasols in season, but there are also stretches where you can find a spot more to yourself. At Porto Skala, a little north of town, the water is especially clear and good for snorkelling.
In the town, you can see the remains of a Roman villa with floor mosaics. Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on the beaches in the southern part of the island in summer, so keep your distance if you see marked nests in the sand.
From Skala, it’s a short drive to the port town of Poros, where Levante Ferries sails to Kyllini on the mainland. In summer, there are also ferries from Pessada on the south coast to Zakynthos, and if you’d like to stay there for a few nights, I’ve written a guide to where to stay in Zakynthos.
The hotels in Skala are close together, and many have a pool, so it’s easy to switch between the beach and the pool during the day. In the evening, the main street is full of families, and the tavernas are used to children. That makes Skala one of the easiest places on the island if you don’t fancy driving every day.
The downside is the distance to the north. You’ll need a good hour by car to get to Myrtos and around an hour and a half each way to Fiskardo, so Skala suits a holiday where the beach comes first and you go on just a few day trips.
Places to Stay in Skala
Makis Hotel - best hotel right across from the beach
Makis Hotel is on the road towards Poros, right across from the beach, and has a pool, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. It was the most expensive of my three picks in Skala and suits families who want everything in one place. Guests mention that the sunloungers on the beach cost extra and that the breakfast could be better.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “The hotel and the grounds were absolutely fantastic, and all the staff were super friendly and helpful.”
See photos and book Makis Hotel here.
La SkalaVista - best mid-range hotel with a pool
La SkalaVista is in Skala, around 400 metres from the beach, and has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. It has a high guest rating, and guests particularly praise the staff. A few guests have had problems with the hot water in the shower, though.
One guest singles out the staff on Booking.com: “An excellent host and exceptional staff.”
See photos and book La SkalaVista here.
Natalie’s Hotel - cheapest pick with a saltwater pool
Natalie’s Hotel is around an eight-minute walk from the beach, and it was the cheapest of the three when I searched. You get a small hotel with a saltwater pool, a pool bar and a high guest rating. Some of the rooms have a spiral staircase up to the bedroom, so check the room type if you struggle with stairs.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “A lovely place in a good location.”
See photos and book Natalie’s Hotel here.
5. Sami - best area for Melissani and day trips ⛴️
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: Around 30 kilometres over the mountains, and the journey takes about 40 minutes by car.
- ⛴️ Transport: Sami is a ferry port with connections to Ithaca, and buses run to Argostoli a couple of times a day.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around 45 minutes by car.
- 💰 Price range: €€ to €€€. The three places below cost roughly £80 to £150 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Sami is a calm harbour town. There can be a lot of traffic on the quay when the ferries come in, so keep a firm hold of the children there.
Sami sits in a deep bay on the east coast, with green mountains on both sides and a view across the water towards Ithaca. The town is bigger than Assos and Fiskardo but still easy to get your bearings in, and along the waterfront there are cafés and tavernas with tables right out on the quay.
The big reason to stay here is that several of the island’s best-known sights are close by. Melissani Cave, near the village of Karavomilos, is an underground lake where you’re rowed around in a boat while sunlight falls through a hole in the roof. The colours are at their strongest around midday, and admission costs about 10 euros (around £8).
A couple of kilometres south of town is the Drogarati stalactite cave, and over the hill east of Sami you’ll find Antisamos beach, with pebbles, clear water and green slopes. It became famous as a filming location for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.
I’d choose Sami for a holiday where you want to see a lot of the island without driving too far. From here, it’s around half an hour to Myrtos, and the ferry sails to Ithaca if you fancy a day trip to the neighbouring island.
Accommodation in Sami is mostly apartments and small guesthouses rather than big hotels. That gives you plenty of space and a kitchen for your money, but don’t expect a pool and a restaurant on site. If you stay in Karavomilos, just west of town, you’ll be within walking distance of both Melissani and the beach.
The downside is that the beach in the town itself is narrow and pebbly, and lots of day trippers come to the caves in the middle of the day. If you get to Melissani early in the morning, you’ll often avoid the longest queue.
Places to Stay in Sami
ELENI & MEMAS Luxury Apartments Kefalonia - best luxury apartments in Karavomilos
Eleni & Memas are new apartments in Karavomilos, around a five-minute walk from the beach and close to Melissani Cave. They have one of the highest guest ratings in the guide, and the apartments are spacious. There’s no pool, the shops are a bit of a walk away, and some guests mention that the hot water ran out in the morning.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “The hosts’ hospitality and care deserved 10 stars! There’s nothing to complain about.”
See photos and book ELENI & MEMAS Luxury Apartments Kefalonia here.
Sami Bayview - best mid-range pick on the waterfront
Sami Bayview is a set of apartments on the Akti Miaouli waterfront in the middle of town, with a view over the bay from the balcony. Guests praise the décor, and you have restaurants and cafés right on your doorstep. The kitchenette is small, and there’s no pool.
One guest describes the apartment on Booking.com: “The apartment was clean, modern, stylish, comfortable and luxurious.”
See photos and book Sami Bayview here.
Remezzo Apartments - cheapest pick close to the beach
Remezzo Apartments is in Sami, around 300 metres from the beach, and it was the cheapest of the three places when I searched. You get spacious rooms, free parking and a host that guests praise. There’s no pool, and some guests mention that there aren’t many buses, so you’ll get the most out of your stay with a car.
One guest sums it up like this on Booking.com: “A good location. A spacious, comfortable room and a good host.”
See photos and book Remezzo Apartments here.
6. Fiskardo - best area for couples and good restaurants ⛵
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: Around 50 kilometres, and the journey takes a good hour by car.
- ⛴️ Transport: The village is small enough to walk around. The bus to Argostoli only runs once or twice a day, and ferries sail to Lefkada from the harbour.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Allow around 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
- 💰 Price range: €€ to €€€. The three places below cost roughly £75 to £190 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Fiskardo is very calm. Parking is the biggest problem in the summer months, so arrive early if you have a car.
Fiskardo is at the very northern tip of the island, and it’s Kefalonia’s most photogenic harbour village. According to Visit Greece, it was one of the few places on the island that escaped the 1953 earthquake, so the old pastel-coloured houses still line the harbour here.
In summer, sailing boats and yachts are moored side by side along the quay, and in the evening the tavernas and restaurants by the water fill up. Restaurant prices are higher than on the rest of the island, and the atmosphere is relaxed and a little exclusive.
There’s no big beach in the village itself, but you can walk to the little cove of Foki in about 15 minutes. A bit further away, there are several small coves with clear water, which are easiest to reach by car or boat.
Fiskardo is a good place to combine Kefalonia with life on the water. Ferries sail to Lefkada, and in season you can hire small motorboats in the harbour and head along the coast yourself to coves you can’t reach by car.
Fiskardo gets lots of day trippers and sailors in high season, so the harbour is busy in the middle of the day. In the morning and late in the evening, it’s much quieter, and those are exactly the hours you get to enjoy when you stay here. Accommodation is mostly small apartments and guesthouses, so book well ahead for July and August.
The downside is the distance to the rest of the island. The airport, Argostoli and the beaches in the south are a long way off, and parking in the village is limited. That’s why I’d choose Fiskardo for couples who want peace and good dinners, ideally combined with a few nights somewhere else on the island.
Places to Stay in Fiskardo
Fiscardo Bay Hotel - best adults-only hotel with a pool
Fiscardo Bay Hotel is a small, adults-only hotel with a pool and a pool bar, and it has a high guest rating. It suits couples who want a pool and still be close to the restaurants by the harbour. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Foki, and some guests mention that there isn’t much space around the pool.
One guest singles out the staff on Booking.com: “The staff were always so helpful and friendly!”
See photos and book Fiscardo Bay Hotel here.
Stella Hotel Apartments - best mid-range pick with a sea view
Stella is just south of the harbour in Fiskardo and has apartments with a view over the sea. It’s about a five-minute walk to the water, and breakfast is served. Guests do feel that the bathrooms are small and that the breakfast is simple, though.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “We had a spacious apartment with a fantastic view.”
See photos and book Stella Hotel Apartments here.
FiscardoStudios - cheapest pick close to the harbour
FiscardoStudios is around 90 metres from the little beach in Fiskardo, and it was the cheapest of the three places when I searched. Guests are very happy with the location and the high standard for the price. The kitchen doesn’t have much worktop space, and parking can be tricky.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “I wish we’d stayed here for the whole trip. Everything was perfect.”
See photos and book FiscardoStudios here.
7. Assos - best area close to Myrtos 🏰
- 📍 Distance from Argostoli: Around 35 kilometres, and the journey takes about 45 minutes by car.
- 🚗 Transport: You’ll need a car. The road down to the village is steep with lots of bends, and there are only a few parking spaces.
- ✈️ Time from Kefalonia Airport: Around an hour by car.
- 💰 Price range: €€ to €€€. The three places below cost roughly £110 to £170 a night when I searched for a weekend in June.
- 👮 Safety: Assos is very peaceful. The current can be strong at Myrtos when it’s windy, so don’t swim out too far.
Assos is a small fishing village on the west coast, built on a narrow isthmus leading out to a peninsula with a Venetian castle. The houses are painted in pastel colours, and there are only a handful of tavernas around the little harbour, so it’s quiet in the evening once the day trippers have left.
You can walk up to the castle along a path that winds up the peninsula. It takes around half an hour each way, and at the top you get a view back over the village and the bay.
The big advantage of Assos is that you’re close to Myrtos, which is often called one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. It’s around 800 metres long, with white pebbles and sand beneath steep limestone cliffs, and the water is a clear turquoise. In July and August, you should get there early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
I’d choose Assos for couples who want peace, beautiful scenery and short drives to both Myrtos and Fiskardo, which is around half an hour further north.
Accommodation in Assos is mostly apartments and small boutique places with just a few rooms, so it sells out quickly in high season. In return, you get a village that’s completely quiet in the evening, where you can have dinner by the water after a day at Myrtos.
The downside is that the choice of accommodation and restaurants is small, and prices are higher than in Lassi and Skala. The beach in the village is pebbly, and the road down is so steep that you’ll soon be glad of the car. If you have young children who need sand and shallow water, Skala or Lassi is a better choice.
Places to Stay in Assos
Kanakis Apartments - best pick with a pool and sea view
Kanakis Apartments is around 30 metres from the water in Assos and has a pool, a bar and apartments with a view over the bay. It was the most expensive of my three picks in the village and has a very high guest rating. A few guests feel that the beds are too hard.
One guest writes on Booking.com: “A beautiful place with an incredible view over the sea.”
See photos and book Kanakis Apartments here.
Roi Boutique Suites - best adults-only mid-range pick
Roi Boutique Suites is a small, adults-only place with a pool and spacious suites around 300 metres from the beach in Assos. It suits couples who want a view and peace and quiet. There isn’t a reception on site all day, and the options for food during the day are limited.
One guest describes the place on Booking.com: “A beautiful hotel with a fantastic view and a very spacious room.”
See photos and book Roi Boutique Suites here.
Asos Terrace House - cheapest pick in the middle of the village
Asos Terrace House is a holiday home with a terrace about a four-minute walk from the beach, and it was the cheapest of the three when I searched. It works more like a private rental than a hotel, so there isn’t much service on site. There’s no pool, and some guests feel the shower is small.
One guest highlights the location on Booking.com: “The location is simply unbeatable.”
See photos and book Asos Terrace House here.
Where should you avoid staying in Kefalonia?
I wouldn’t choose Fiskardo or Assos if you only have a few days and want to see most of the island. The distances are bigger than they look on the map, and the roads in the north are narrow and winding, so you’ll end up spending a lot of time in the car.
Lixouri on the Paliki peninsula is a charming town, but it’s out on its own on the other side of the bay from Argostoli. It’s fine for a quiet holiday but impractical as a base for exploring the island.
Be careful with the small inland villages too if you don’t want to hire a car. Accommodation there is often cheap, but without a car you won’t get to the beach or the restaurants, because the buses run so rarely.
If it’s your first time in Kefalonia and you’d like to be able to walk out for dinner, I’d stay in Argostoli, or in Lassi if you want the beach right on your doorstep. Families get the easiest beach holiday in Skala, Lourdas suits a quiet holiday in the south, and Sami is the most practical base if you want to see as much of the island as possible.
If Fiskardo and Assos are what you’re dreaming of, you can split your stay and spend a few nights in the north and the rest in the south. If you’d like to carry on to another of the Ionian Islands, I’ve written about where to stay in Corfu, and if you fancy a completely different kind of Greek island, you can read my guides to Crete, Santorini and Milos.
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