Anna Votsi

From Katelios you can experience traditional fishing with nets or longline with an organised tour with Fishing Tourism Kefalonia “Dimitrios-Efthimia”, then enjoy a swim whilst lunch is prepared onboard, and afterwards explore some of the …

Updated weekly as information is received. At the time of publishing all of the following events are correct but also subject to any new Covid-19 restrictions and protocols. Throughout the year many events take place …

The sun is out, the sky is blue… what better time than to hop on a scooter and explore this beautiful island? Contact Ainos bikes Kefalonia, to rent one! Travelling around on a scooter has …

Beers from exotic Brazil and sunny Mexico to the vast Czech meadows, the traditional Bavarian villages and the underground cellars of the Belgian monasteries… Visit the world of Draught Grill & Beer House !!! Draught …

Fiskardo Kayak’s range of kayaks will cater to all needs and levels of experience. Rent a kayak to all the best beaches, sea caves and beautiful bays around the north part of Kefalonia

Located right by the sea at the square of Assos village, the traditional Greek restaurant Nefeli-Anait awaits you!  Antonis Chrysafis and his family opened the doors of this taverna in 1989 and since then their home-made dishes …

“Isalos” (water line), is located on the top of Spartia beach, in a cosy and enjoyable environment with friendly service.

If you are visiting or staying in Argostoli, you enjoy walking and are looking for somewhere to relax, swim or picnic, one of these four idyllic beaches is within walking distance!

Rent an eBike (electric bicycle) and discover secret and unspoilt areas of Erissos, north Kefalonia. From amateur to professional cyclists Ionian e-bikes provides the opportunity to have fun and explore without the use of environmentally …

Greeks are well known for their friendly and welcoming attitude towards guests; it’s called Filoxenia. Literally translated as ‘hospitality’ Filoxenia encompasses so much more, it’s a generosity of spirit towards visitors and none more so …

A team of enthusiastic and certified child carers and teachers with the support of a qualified psychologist are arranging a variety of creative and imaginative activities for your children including organised parties and workshops at …

The Carnival is celebrated with a big parade a day before the start of Lent, in Argostoli and Lixouri. The latter seems to have a bigger reputation. The residents are dressed as masquerades and either …

Old Farsa is an atmospheric place to visit to watch the sunset through the ruins. Exploring the paths in and around the village gives us a great insight into the life of a traditional Kefalonian …

The Traverso Festival has taking place usually in July for the past 6 years. It is hosted in Lakithra Hill and included a wide variety of great live music, a circus, a bazar, a buffet, …

Following the signs to “Saristra Festival” from the main road of Sami- Karavomilos, you will get to the Old Vlachata village. The remnants of the pre-earthquake’s settlement still stand in good condition.

Mojito Beach Bar – Restaurant on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.

Located in a traditional pre-earthquake building in a beautiful lane in Fiskardo, The Fishbone Bar is a lively and fun place to head for! The friendly and energetic staff welcome you to join them! Live …

Since 2001 Kate, Cristoforos and Foteini, the chefs, the children, Amalia, Vaggelis and Dionysis and their friendly staff has been serving home made traditional food in a relaxing family environment. Situated on the coastal road …

Magnificent views of the Argostoli Gulf and Paliki Peninsula from the old road route, which is approximately 5 km long (so it is very easy to walk).

There are so many great reasons to visit Kefalonia we couldn’t possibly mention them all! These five categories are just a small sample for inspiration. Explore my website for a fuller picture, and for specific …

IN Gallery is a fine art shop offering a huge selection of paintings, handicrafts, jewellery and ceramics created or carefully chosen by its charismatic owner, Dana. An accomplished artist herself, Dana makes unique religious iconographies, …

In October 2017 the Hellenic Tourism Organization hosted a diving conference in Kefalonia and invited journalists and diving photographers from the UK, Germany and Poland to experience what the island has to offer. With its …

Marshland, cliff faces, mountains and slopes, seaside and lakes are the reason that Kefalonia has such a rich bird life diversity, thus a great place for birdwatching.

If you enjoy walking or hiking there’s no better time to visit Kefalonia than in the cooler, but temperate months. July and August are the busiest months on the island of Kefalonia, the heat is …

Melomakarona and Kourabiedes are traditional desserts prepared primarily during the Christmas holiday season. Kourabiedes are sweet white buttery, crunchy cookies and Melomakarona are brown, honey-soaked delicious cookies. Christmas time in Greek culture is about gathering …

If you want to spend an unforgettable day cruising the northwest coast of Kefalonia, visiting and swimming at two of the best beaches of the island, having fun and dancing with an extremely caring and …

It may be 9th of November but 2017 was a long season for Kefalonia. The island has turned into the winter rhythm more than 10 days now, but even with no direct flights there are …

Taking its name from its vegetation, Koutsoupia is a small cove between the endless blue of the Ionian sea and the ceaseless green of Kefalonia. A visitor might feel that paradise is a place on …

The combination of the gray argyle rocky background, the orange sand and the turquoise sea contrasting with the blue sky cannot be captured on the camera. Sandy and shallow, ideal for kids.

This is our summer! It starts when you leave…no offence… but this is the truth! So we take some time off and if the weather is generous, like this year, we become visitors in our …

Since 2009, Carena bar-restaurant has turned into a hot spot in Agia Efimia. Located at the liveliest part of Agia Efimia’s harbour with views to the sea, yachts and passing by tourists, Carena Bar-Restaurant is the …

Poros is an attractive coastal village located 45 km south west of Argostoli, (the capital) and 35km from Agia Efimia. It is the main port of the island connecting it with the mainland at the port of …

It is always a pleasure sharing with visitors my love for this special island!   This time though, the pleasure was even greater as it was so obvious that this very special guest has a …

Sunrises are beautiful moments lasting as much and as little to remain unforgettable… Dias (Zeus) is a rocky little island named after the ancient altar of Zeus. Today there is a small chapel built on …

The atmosphere of this beach is a return to our childhood memories. Olive trees almost touching the sea and some pre-earthquake reminiscence of a house standing by the sea will travel you back in time.

It is not the first time I present you the two beautiful beaches under the isolated village of Komitata with the unique views towards Ithaca! Some of my guests have complained that this is a …

Let me introduce myself through a series of underwater experimental photos with the title: “Regressus ad uterum” ” He who looks in the mirror of the water, first sees his own image. He who looks …

The Βarcarolle (or Varkarolla) Festival is held every year on the 24th of August in the beautiful village of Assos as well as in Lixouri. The event in Assos has been combined with the religious celebration of …

Visiting Ithaca from Kefalonia is easy. You can get a daily tour from Agia Efimia and Sami or take the ferry with your car and stay there for a night or two or even more …

Join Captain Simos from the lovely small harbour at Agia Kyriaki on his fishing boat Melissa and have a choice of two routes exploring the eastern side of Paliki Peninsula, visiting remote beaches and stopping …

Saristra is a Music & Art Festival that started back in 2012 and takes place on an annual basis in the village of Old Vlachata, near to Sami, on the island of Kefalonia.

Leaving from Fiskardo the charming and friendly team at Ionian Discoveries – Marine Adventure offer a special voyage of excitement and discovery for friends and families (even with young children) on their traditional Greek wooden …

Connie, the owner of the Bavarian Horse Riding Stables, just outside of Sami, is the perfect guide and a great professional. A ride will give you a unique view of Kefalonian nature, you will travel …

Daily Cruises, Sami Star have experienced and kind captains along with an enthusiastic crew, leaving from the port of Sami will take you on unique cruises in the spectacular Ionian waters to Ithaca.

A combination of a small sandy cove and the rocky platforms that end in the crystal blue waters will leave you speechless. Ainos mountain’s view while swimming and wandering around the cliffs are beach’s musts.

The fine white pebbles and the huge rocks above the sea give this indescribable turquoise color to the waters of Afales beach. The steep dramatic cliffs and the lush vegetation color this portrait of wild …

Fishing Tourism in Kefalonia “Michalis” takes passengers on his traditional wooden Greek fishing boat, leaving from the port of Agia Pelagia in Svoronata . Guests are invited to join in with collecting the catch if …

Vegetated rocks end in the sea, a green valley between two hills and a small cove made of coarse pebbles shape the beach of Kapsolimionas.

Discover Koutavos Lagoon in Argostoli and meet the turtles with Argostoli Lagoon Activities it’s a fun way to see our birds and wildlife close up in the nature reserve.

The 25th of March is, for us the Greeks, a double celebration, both historical and religious, commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 as well as the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates …

23d of March was this year, for us, the privileged ones, the first day of our summer! We had our first swim at the special waters of our favorite spot in Agia Efimia, we had our …

Goats, my best friends during winter! Even those from us that do not have the chance to breed them, we come across them so many times during the day, while driving or walking, that we develop …

Καλή Σαρακοστή σε όλους! – Happy Lent to you all!

Impressive mountainous background and soft sand are the characteristics of this golden beach. Ideal for families with kids as well as romantic couples wanting to stay late and look up to the shining stars, far …

Dense vegetation, craggy rocks spilling into the sand, rocks jutting out of the sea, white sand mixed with pebbles and deep blue waters, Fteri and Amidi is just one experience you will never forget!

One of the most isolated monasteries on the island, Zoodohos Pigi is more than just a nice experience. Located on the Ainos’s mountain slopes, at an altitude of 1200 meters, it is ideal for hiking.

A picturesque village by the sea and seaside bars and restaurants that beautify the atmosphere, the sandy beach in Katelios will never be too crowded. Simple and beautiful it won’t disappoint you.

Located at the west of Kefalonia island, Paliki’s name comes from the ancient town of Pali, located at the north of Lixouri, now an archaeological site. Paliki, for some was considered to be the Homeric …

Every New Year is the perfect chance to start something new and see things differently. So lets do our bit this year and make this world a better place for everybody. Happy New Year 2017!  

May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the season brings. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!  

Some friends and relatives from Athens still ask me why do I still stay in Kefalonia, if I am bored here in the winter, how is time passing in a small village… My friends in …

A little lake formed by a rock that separates the beach in two and the reddish brown sand with swallow waters and a great taverna is ideal for families with children wanting to have fun …

In the western Peloponnese, in the Altis (Valley of Gods), less than 4 hours journey from Kefalonia island, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of Ancient Greece, dedicated to the worship of Zeus, in whose honour Pan-Hellenic …

The Kefalonian meat pie was traditionally cooked as a main course on Sundays or feast days mainly by the families that owned flocks … for the rest, it was a more rare dish only for …

There is no doubt that Kefalonia is a little paradise for guests and locals, a unique destination for all travellers. Visitors that have travelled to some dream destinations (that most of us will admire only on travel …

One year older, maybe a bit wiser, with some suntan left on my skin, run down by hard work but full of new experiences and great memories from all of you and from Kefalonia! I take this …

It is not the first time I share with you my excitement going for a walk after a heavy rain. I explain to some of my guests that they should not get down by a …

Kefalonia is among the most popular family destinations in Greece, ideal for kids of all ages! It’s beauty,  history, various myths, numerous rare geological phenomena and archeological sites create a fairy tale destination that can …

When you live permanently in this island, summer may not be the best time to admire the landscape and take photos! That is why you are patiently waiting for some rare, special, windy days that …

It will be 5 years soon that I moved here, to this unique place. There have been some happy days and some very bad days… but all these 5 years the beauty of Kefalonia was always here to help …