Travel guide

Kefalonia

Ionian island of dazzling coves

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Greece

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About Kefalonia

The largest Ionian island — the iconic white-cliff cove of Myrtos, an underground lake cave, cypress-clad mountains, and the vineyards behind "Captain Corelli's Mandolin".

⭐ Things to do in Kefalonia

Myrtos Beach viewpointMelissani Cave lakeAssos villageFiscardo harbourRobola wine tastingAntisamos beachDrogarati CaveMount Ainos fir forest

🍽️ What to eat in Kefalonia

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Kefalonian meat pieFresh seafoodRobola white wineRiganada

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a car — the island is large and mountainous.

💡 Local tip

View Myrtos from the clifftop lookout, then descend for a swim in its electric-blue water.