Location and Sights

The beauty of Kefalonia

Kefalonia (or Cephalonia) is the largest island in the Ionian Sea and sixth in size in Greece. It covers an area of 786 km² and has a population of approximately 37.000 people.

The island is located south of Lefkada and northeast of Zakynthos

Kefalonia is renowned for its magical crystal-waters and the famous Mountain Ainos, the only place in the world where the Kefalonian Fir (Black pine) of Kefalonia (Abies cephalonica) grows. The island is also known for many geological phenomena, its wonderful caves, the local cuisine, the tasty cheese varieties, honey and meat products, as well as for the amazing Robola wine.

Many species of the marine kingdom have found shelter on the island, such as the loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta and the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus.

Sami (or Same) is Kefalonias main harbour and a popular tourist destination. Visitors can find a bank, shopping area/various shops and medical centre.

Its location combines a breathtaking scenery of raw nature, verdant mountains and beautiful/stunning coastlines only a few minutes away from you, such us:

30 min to Argostoli
30 min to Poros
45 min to Lixouri
40 min to Skala
20 min to Myrtos beach
30 min to Assos
10 min to Agia Evfimia
60 min to Fiskardo

Be sure to visit the famous cave of Melissani lake and the fascinating underground cave of Drogarati known for its stalagmites and stalactites.
In addition, the picturesque monastery of Theotokos Agrilia is found on the top of a cliff in Sami, overlooking the Ionian Sea and the islands of Lefkada and Ithaca.

There are also two interesting museums on Samos: the Archaeological Museum and the Maritime Museum.

The Sami port is connected to the liner traffic to Patras and Ithaca (2 trips daily) and provides direct access to Italy.

Sami also offers a well-equiped for sailing boats and yachts.