Guidebook for Cephalonia

Vatsa Villas
Vatsa Villas
Guidebook for Cephalonia

Food Scene

Brilliant home cooked food. If you are vegetarian try the vegetarian dish of the day. If you eat meat try Kefalonian meat pie. The best in the island! (You may have to ask for it in advance). It has a kid's playground.
6 locals recommend
Captain Nikolas
6 locals recommend
Brilliant home cooked food. If you are vegetarian try the vegetarian dish of the day. If you eat meat try Kefalonian meat pie. The best in the island! (You may have to ask for it in advance). It has a kid's playground.
Brilliant place to have a swim and a drink or something light to eat..I call it Maldives in Kefalonia...sandy floor and thatched roof.. The kids can play on the beach.
14 locals recommend
Vatsa beach
14 locals recommend
Brilliant place to have a swim and a drink or something light to eat..I call it Maldives in Kefalonia...sandy floor and thatched roof.. The kids can play on the beach.
Restaurant above the beach with beautiful sunset views..it also has a bar for drinks on the beach. Kids playground
Remetzo Village Kefalonia Fish tavern
Spyrou Remounti
Restaurant above the beach with beautiful sunset views..it also has a bar for drinks on the beach. Kids playground
Excellent food and service by the fantastic pebbly beach! (Fantastic sunsets too and spectacular scenery as you drive down the mountain! Have your camera ready to take some spectacular photos, prior to enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea (underwater springs in he sea) and a fantastic meal at Erasmia's
11 locals recommend
Erasmias petani
11 locals recommend
Excellent food and service by the fantastic pebbly beach! (Fantastic sunsets too and spectacular scenery as you drive down the mountain! Have your camera ready to take some spectacular photos, prior to enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea (underwater springs in he sea) and a fantastic meal at Erasmia's

Parks & Nature

It has beautiful off road trails that you can drive in any car all the way to the top and enjoy the dark green pine trees (unique in this part of the world) and the Amazing views and the clean air. There are many signposted walks that you can do. There are also wild horses you can see if you are lucky enough.
98 locals recommend
Mount Ainos
98 locals recommend
It has beautiful off road trails that you can drive in any car all the way to the top and enjoy the dark green pine trees (unique in this part of the world) and the Amazing views and the clean air. There are many signposted walks that you can do. There are also wild horses you can see if you are lucky enough.

Sightseeing

Fantastic caves with lake. It is worth the visit when the sun is on the top (around lunchtime) when the light will be best for photos. A trip in one of the small boats in the lake is a must. ( When I visit, I usually ask the guides to let me dive from the boat and have a quick swim into the crystal clear AND VERY COLD waters. It is invigorating). You will also need to climb out on the rock, so not for the faint hearted! They only let me do it because I ask nicely and I am perceived as a local ;-)
202 locals recommend
Melissani Cave
202 locals recommend
Fantastic caves with lake. It is worth the visit when the sun is on the top (around lunchtime) when the light will be best for photos. A trip in one of the small boats in the lake is a must. ( When I visit, I usually ask the guides to let me dive from the boat and have a quick swim into the crystal clear AND VERY COLD waters. It is invigorating). You will also need to climb out on the rock, so not for the faint hearted! They only let me do it because I ask nicely and I am perceived as a local ;-)
A cave with fantastic Acoustics and beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Many concerts have taken place here (Maria Kalas has sang in here, Mikis Theodorakis and many others performed in this fantastic cave). If you are lucky a performance maybe taking place during your visit.
129 locals recommend
Drogarati Cave
129 locals recommend
A cave with fantastic Acoustics and beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Many concerts have taken place here (Maria Kalas has sang in here, Mikis Theodorakis and many others performed in this fantastic cave). If you are lucky a performance maybe taking place during your visit.
One of the most photographed beaches in Greece, Europe and the world. There are two vantage points and are signposted as you travel on your way to Assos. Stop and take pictures from both sides. Keep a lookout for the vantage points as you can start seeing Assos from the main road.
168 locals recommend
Myrtos Cave
168 locals recommend
One of the most photographed beaches in Greece, Europe and the world. There are two vantage points and are signposted as you travel on your way to Assos. Stop and take pictures from both sides. Keep a lookout for the vantage points as you can start seeing Assos from the main road.
Assos has a beautiful castle if you want to climb up there (pick a time where the sun will not be incredibly hot). Beautiful spot to find a nice taverna to eat have a swim. You can make it a day out too, going to Assos and then Fiskardo.
82 locals recommend
Assos
82 locals recommend
Assos has a beautiful castle if you want to climb up there (pick a time where the sun will not be incredibly hot). Beautiful spot to find a nice taverna to eat have a swim. You can make it a day out too, going to Assos and then Fiskardo.
One of the most famous places in Kefalonia. Very busy during High Season, worth a visit and a walk around the harbour and ossibly a drink anda meal if you can find anywhere to seat. You can also go to the fantastic nearby beaches and go for an evening drink or a meal to Emelise hotel. In the night at the Emelise they light up all roman torches around the paths. Majestic and romantic atmosphere! You can also take the ferry from here to Lefkada (Vasiliki) and from there to mainland Greece.
124 locals recommend
Fiskardo
124 locals recommend
One of the most famous places in Kefalonia. Very busy during High Season, worth a visit and a walk around the harbour and ossibly a drink anda meal if you can find anywhere to seat. You can also go to the fantastic nearby beaches and go for an evening drink or a meal to Emelise hotel. In the night at the Emelise they light up all roman torches around the paths. Majestic and romantic atmosphere! You can also take the ferry from here to Lefkada (Vasiliki) and from there to mainland Greece.
Beautiful beach that you have to go down walking on a path and steps carved in natural stone. Nearby there is a ferry port for the ferry that takes you to Zante.
29 locals recommend
Pessada Beach
29 locals recommend
Beautiful beach that you have to go down walking on a path and steps carved in natural stone. Nearby there is a ferry port for the ferry that takes you to Zante.
Beautiful long beach, beautiful tavernas
21 locals recommend
Lourdas Beach
21 locals recommend
Beautiful long beach, beautiful tavernas
Beautiful beach, beautiful taverna. Visit and have a swim and something to eat. Enjoy what a summer in Greece is all about.
10 locals recommend
Atheras
10 locals recommend
Beautiful beach, beautiful taverna. Visit and have a swim and something to eat. Enjoy what a summer in Greece is all about.
Beautiful pebbly beach with fantastic waters (and loud music)
50 locals recommend
Petani Beach
50 locals recommend
Beautiful pebbly beach with fantastic waters (and loud music)

Beautiful beach

Amazing, hidden, pebbly beach with a small cave to swim in on the right. You park and walk for about 15 minutes slightly downhill, under the cover of the trees, to be rewarded with a spectacular view of the beach and the crystal clear water of the sea. If you like to walk and explore and have a swim in between, this is a place to visit, use G.o.o.g'l' e maps will get you there.
30 locals recommend
Dafnoudi Beach
30 locals recommend
Amazing, hidden, pebbly beach with a small cave to swim in on the right. You park and walk for about 15 minutes slightly downhill, under the cover of the trees, to be rewarded with a spectacular view of the beach and the crystal clear water of the sea. If you like to walk and explore and have a swim in between, this is a place to visit, use G.o.o.g'l' e maps will get you there.