History of the Island
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands along with the island of Ithaka which forms the Prefecture of Kefalonia. It has a population 32.000 inhabitants and its capital town in Argostoli. The mountainous morphology of its terain with the flow of much water creates strange geological phenomena. Beautiful rocky shores and sandy beaches surround the island on all sides. Its mild climate with its sun shining during most of the days of the year, allows the visitor to enjoy the sea and its natural beauties. The Argostoli airport and the seaports of Sami, Agia Efimia and Argostoli, provide the possibility for good communication and development of tourism.
How to Come to Kefalonia
By Air
Kefalonia International Airport is just 8 km from Argostoli and there are daily flights to and from Athens International Airport. The duration of the flight is 45 min.
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By Ferry
Kefalonia is connected everyday with mainland Greece by ferry through the ports of Sami, Poros and Fiskardo (from Lefkada and Astakos). Most ferries travel to Killini-Poros (duration 1h and 30min). During summertime there are ferry connections between Zante (from Pessada port) and Lefkada (from Fiskardo). Also, throughout tourist season there are connections to and from Italy via Sami. For any further information you can call on the following:
Port Authorities
or on the website
By Bus
Bus station (KTEL Kefalonias)
Athens +30 210 515 0785: From Kifissos, Athens there are daily bus connections with Kefalonia. The bus travels either to Patra or Killini and gets on the ferry. The bus ride is cheaper than flying to or from Athens but it's a longer trip (duration 6-7 hours). For more details about the timetable you can call on the following:
