Island Experiences

Argostóli
The Island’s Beating Heart

The capital hums with colour and charm. Stroll the palm-lined promenade, watch fishermen bring in the day’s catch, and look for loggerhead turtles gliding through the bay. Cross the Drapano Bridge at sunset, explore small museums, and linger over dinner where music drifts between tables.

St George’s Castle
History in the Hills

Above Peratata, the Venetian fortress of St George rises in sun-bleached stone. Wander through crumbling walls and wildflowers, take in the sweeping views, and feel the centuries beneath your feet. Go early morning when the air is cool and the light gentle.

Monastery of Agios Gerasimos Island of Faith

Set beneath Mount Ainos, this sacred site honours Kefalonia’s patron saint. Step quietly through the church and gardens, see the ancient plane tree he planted, and listen for the hush that seems to live in the air itself.

Robola Wine Cooperative Vineyards of the Valley

At the base of Mount Ainos, 300 growers produce the island’s most beloved wine. Visit for a tasting of crisp, citrus-bright Robola and discover why the grape thrives only here. Bottles and olive oil are available to take home.

Mount Ainos – The Roof of Kefalonia

Rising 1,628 metres above the Ionian, Mount Ainos is home to black pines, wild horses and sweeping views of nearby islands. Pack water and walking shoes and set out early, when mist still clings to the slopes and the world feels newly made.

Melissani & Drogarati Caves – The Island Beneath the Island

Explore Kefalonia’s hidden underworld. Glide by boat across Melissani’s sunlit lake, where light turns the water sapphire. Then descend into Drogarati, a cathedral of stalactites whose cool air and perfect acoustics have hosted concerts and whispered myths for centuries.