Argostoli – Capital City Walking Tours
Argostoli, our beautiful capital city! The islands capital city of Argostoli offers many attractions and activities to the visitor. Its relatively compact nature, neat street layout and gentle undulations mean it’s a great city for walking around. The city is easy to navigate, it’s interesting and full of life: from the bustling harbour and market, […]
Terms and Conditions of Using the Accommodation Booking System of the site Kefalonia by Anna
Kefalonia by Anna site is a personal travel guide of the island of Kefalonia. In collaboration with Lovely Properties advertises selected properties around the Island. It is thus a venue and is not party to any rental agreement or other transaction between users of the site. Renters :We have selected some properties to advertise and […]
It has been a while since we talked…
Ideally people could make a living from their hobbies. I am one of those lucky people that have managed to leave the busy capital, a great job and loads of good friends and relatives (that luckily come to visit me often) and come to this special island to create the life that I always dreamed […]
Christmas Celebrations and Traditions in Kefalonia, by Anna
Christmas in Kefalonia is a holiday full of activity, food and, of course, festive traditional celebrations. Many of the celebrations are religious in nature and whilst Easter is the most important holiday celebrated in Greece there are still many reasons to come and celebrate Christmas Kefalonian style! You will recognize many Christmas traditions but there […]
De Bosset Bridge (Drapano), Argostoli – A World Record Holder!
During October 2018 the beautiful De Bosset (Drapano) stone bridge which spans the Koutavos Lagoon in Argostoli was officially certified the world’s longest (680m) stone bridge on a sea water body by Official World Record. The bridge was constructed in 1813 by Colonel Charles Philip de Bosset (a Swiss engineer in the employ of the […]
A short walk in colour
Assos, a short walk, a wall, a cat and loads of colour through a mobile phone!
Melissani Lake
Phenomenal! Melissani Lake was opened to the public in 1963 and is located northwest of Sami village near Karavomilos. The cavern, caved in, several thousand years ago creating an amazing sight.The cave is about 500m from the sea but its water level is a meter higher than sea level, the brackish water rises from a 30m […]
Ai Helis Beach, Svoronata
Located approximately 10 km from Argostoli, and very close to the village of Svoronata in Livathos, the large sandy beach of Ai Helis offers many attractions for the visitor. Towering rock faces and beautiful greenery create the scenic backdrop to this large sweeping bay. The shallow, crystal clear waters and beautiful grey-brown sand make this […]
The end of the season – October in Kefalonia
After an extremely busy and hot summer Kefalonia moves towards the end of the tourist season and the atmosphere becomes more relaxed and laid back. Now the temperature is not so punishing and some tourist workers hours are decreasing you will find villagers having some time to swim, visit the coffee shops more often and […]
Learn from the locals!
Special Holidays does not only mean relaxing under the sun and swim in crystal clear turquoise waters… It can be so much more than that and I am here to help you discover the way… Converse with the locals, learn through visiting and exploring local production, old professions, customs and history. Immerse yourself in the local gastronomy, […]
Porto Atheras Beach, Paliki Peninsula
Porto Atheras Beach is located approximately 14km north of Lixouri on the Paliki Peninsula, and is easily reachable by car, or by foot from Atheras village – at about a distance of 3.2km. On the journey down to the beach, winding through the traditional village roads of Atheras, stop and admire the stunning, unspoilt views […]
Agia Eleni Beach, Paliki Peninsula
This small but beautiful beach is located on the Paliki Peninsula and is reached from the village of Damoulianata. Drive to the village, taking the main road to the north of the peninsula towards Petani beach. When you descend from the village pause to admire the stunning views, then carefully drive down to Agia Eleni (Saint Eleni) Beach. […]
Cinema Paradiso & Kourkoumelata Symposium
Cinema Paradiso – Kourkoumelata is for those who love the beauty and experience of outdoor cinema, movies played under the moon and stars. Inspired by a kind and elderly gentleman that used to go to the village (Kourkoumelata) once a week during the 1960s and 1970s, this tradition was re-established in 2004 by John Kourkoumelis, (degree in […]
St. John Chrysostom little church at Vari, Erissos
On your way to Fiskardo, there are several places worth stopping at. One of them is the little church of St John Chrysostom (one of the Three Hierarchs) at the small village of Vari. Followers of John Chrysostom countered that the “Golden Mouthed” (Greek: Χρυσόστομος) Archbishop of Constantinople was unmatched in both eloquence and in […]
September Calendar of Events in Kefalonia
After the high season has peaked in August things begin to cool down and chill out…But there are still many festivities and events to celebrate in September! Enjoy: 31st Aug -2nd – 4th Ionian VolksFest Kefalonia – Organised by the Classic Car Club of Kefalonia 1st Sept – Lixouri, main square, Grupo Buenaventura Latin American […]
Reduce your costs and waste on holiday and recycle!
We all want to help reduce waste don’t we? and if we can save some cash whilst we are doing it even better!!! You don’t have to be an experienced eco-warrior… here are a few simple suggestions to reduce your costs and waste on holiday and recycle! Water Yesterday I was asked ‘Am I drinking […]
Road trip of temples, snakes and lilies – 15th August
One of the most important dates in the Eastern Orthodox calendar is 15th August – the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It’s a national holiday which sees events taking place all over the country to celebrate Mary ascending into heaven. Of course Kefalonia celebrates too, so Anna and I decided to visit some of the […]
Assumption of Virgin Mary, Arginia
At the church in the tiny settlement of Arginia, high up on the mountainside above the south coast, there is an icon of the Virgin Mary depicting her with snakes. Each August, around the feast of the Assumption on the 15th, snakes appear at the church and rest on the icon. Parishioners and visitors are […]
Panagia Lagouvarda or Fidoussa, Markopoulo
The church of Panagia Lagouvarda or Fidoussa (of the snakes) is located in the mountainside village of Markopoulo around 30km from Argostoli. The church is renowned throughout the Orthodox world for the icon which depicts the Virgin Mary with small snakes. “Panagia Fidoussa” is the name given to the image – Virgin of the Snakes […]
Virgin Mary Gravaliotissa or of the Krina (lillies), Pastra
The church of Gravaliotissa is located in the small mountain village of Pastra and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. On August 15th the feast of the Assumption is celebrated on Kefalonia and this particular church plays an important role in the celebrations drawing many visitors and tourists from all over the world to witness […]