Argostoli
Αργοστόλι
The island's capital and main base for driving tours; loggerhead turtles are often spotted on the harbour walk at dawn, and the Lithostrotos pedestrian street is lively.
Argostoli is Kefalonia's capital and largest port, rebuilt after the 1953 earthquake. Cafés crowd the area around Vallianos Square in the centre, and the Lithostrotos pedestrian street is the main street for shopping and strolling. Walking the harbour path at dawn toward the fish market, you can often see loggerhead sea turtles surfacing to feed. The town has an Archaeological Museum and the Korgialenios History and Folklore Museum. It makes a good base for touring the island by car, and the airport is about 10 km from the town centre.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- De Bosset Bridge
- Makris Gialos & Platis Gialos
- Katavothres
- Lighthouse of Agioi Theodoroi
- Castle of St. George
- Xi Beach
- Monastery of Saint Gerasimos
- Robola Cooperative Winery