Villages and towns

Argostól
Has been the capital of Kefalonia since 1759, and
is superbly positioned at the entrance to a Bay. The British settled in Cephalonia in 1809 and their presence has strongly influenced the island’s development. The streets of Argostóli were constructed by the distinguished administrator of the island Philip de Bosset. He involved himself in the planning of Argostóli and constructed important public buildings including The Drápano Bridge, which had originally been made of wood.
Other important buildings were constructed by the
Governor Charles Tawb Napier - the Argostóli Court House, The Customs House, The Light House of Saint Theodoros, The Market of Lixoúri and others. British rule in Cephalonia ended in 1864 following the Union of the Ionian Islands with the rest of Greece.

Lixoúri
Is Kefalonia's second city, a friendly place situated south on the Pallikí Peninsula and surrounded by mountains. The bustling harbour area is busy with boats and ferries Departing for Argostóli.

Fiskárdo
Lies 54km northeast of Argostóli. It is a beautiful, quiet little fishing town (with the exception of July & August). It has Venetian houses situated around the harbour. Fiskárdo still retains much of its original charm. In recent years Fiskárdo has become the most significant tourist resort of Kefalonia throughout the summer months. Yachts and boats drop anchor in its calm waters, encouraging crowds of people to visit the island.

Skála
Is well known for its fantastic beach (one of the largest sandy beaches on the island) the tavernas in the town are lovely and the staff are so friendly. Make sure you visit the old town of Skála in the hills. If you want some night life then Skála is probably the best resort.

Lássi
This resort is an excellent place to use as a base to get around the island. It has good bars, restaurants and some nightlife, although still reasonably peaceful.
 

Sámi
Is located on the eastern coast of the island covering an area of 129,326 acres and with a population of 2,297. Sámi has the most significant harbour on the island with links to Italy and Corfu. Along the coastline one finds landscapes of exceptional beauty, such as
Paliouras and Antisamos Beach, as well as the small lake of Karavomylos.

Kateliós
Is a small resort with springs and a long sandy beach around Mounda Bay. Póros
Is a charming, quiet village covering about 2km of coast, and is rapidly developing as a resort.

Ásos
Town with a castle dating from the late 16th century and a good example of a Venetian
fortification. Ásos is considered to be the islands
most picturesque settlement. It is situated 36km
away from Argostóli. For many years from 1593
it was the capital of Northern Kefalonia. It has a
lovely picturesque bay and the view from the road
is spectacular. Ásos is a great place to stop between Myrtos Beach and Fiskárdo. If you have hired a car, come here for the sunset at the medieval castle, which is breathtaking.