Sightseeing in Kefalonia
In Kefalonia there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities and places of interest, below are a few which are the most popular and definitely worth seeing during your visit.
Myrtos and Asos
Myrtos is the flagship beach of Kefalonia used in many guidebooks and adverts, understandably so. The view from the top is breathtaking; Myrtos is a powdery white sand cove and turquoise sea surrounded by cliffs, trees and mountains. There is ample parking along the road and then follow the steps down to the beach – you need to be mobile to access it. Like all the beaches in Kefalonia, expect pebbles and small stones not just sand.
Lassi and St Thomas
Lassi is an area with a few beaches along the coast and has more sand than a lot of the other beaches in Kefalonia. We managed to find parking close to Makris Gialos which was ideal with nice soft sand to build sandcastles and the lovely Costa Costa beach bar close by. St Thomas has a small strip of sand, a small cafe overlooking the bay and a nice little path to walk around and take in the view. Further along the coast is a little harbour with small boats which are worth admiring. A nice stop when driving around Kefalonia
Antisamos and Sami
Antisamos is where Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed and it is easy to see why –a perfect banana cove with the bluest water we have ever seen. The views driving down to the beach are also spectacular, stop off and take some pictures on the way. The beach is approached from behind with a car park behind some beach bars. Get there early for some breakfast and claim a beach bed. Like most beaches in Kefalonia it has pebbles and stones so bring footwear. Sami is a port, the second largest to the capital Argostoli with ferries over to Patra, Ithaca and Italy. There are wide streets, a promenade, bigger supermarkets and lots of restaurants. A perfect place to stock up on provisions, go for a walk and get a coffee when driving around Kefalonia.