Walking, Riding & Cycling in Kefalonia

Join the experienced local guides at Sami Trekking who organise walks, treks, running trails and cycling trails for all levels of fitness and experience.

At Megas Soros, the highest peak of Ainos of 1628 meters, you will get a panoramic sea view all around the island. Ainos is a national park due to its unique flora and fauna.

“The Battery Trail” is one of the three walking trails in Fiskardo that were recently organised by “Asteris” club along with the Panhellenic “Greece’s Paths” team. From Fiscardo, take the dirt track running through Larni gorge.…

The “Cypress Trail” is one of the three walking trails in Fiskardo that were recently organised by “Asteris” club along with the Panhellenic “Greece’s Paths” team.

Here you can find 5 of my favourite easy walks on Kefalonia island to enjoy with your family or friends. Low season is the ideal time to explore when the temperatures are cooler, there are…

Outdoor Kefalonia offer unconventional, alternative and extreme activities such as sea kayaking, jeep safaris, hiking, caving, and provide unique and different ways to explore and experience the island of Kefalonia.

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 unfriendly vehicles. Many itineraries are available.

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 village, its architecture/infrastructure, its agriculture, and its social and cultural activities.

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).

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…

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 through valleys, hills and woods and you can even swim with the horses! Beginners, Experienced, Young and old riders are welcome – ride using English and Western Saddles. The stables also provide lessons in Dressage and jumping.

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.

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.

You can enjoy the harmony of nature, take the mountain trails, and ride through the local forest and olive groves with Pantelis and his horses.

Whether you are on vacation with your family, partner or friends, if you enjoy walking this is one of the easiest still breathtaking trails that you can take. You will have to drive to the…

For those staying in the area of Pylaros, this is a great opportunity to explore the area, enjoying unspoilt views of Agia Efimia, Sami bay and Pylaros valley while discovering the Agia Dynati mountain. If…

3 km from Sami on the main road leading to the capital, Argostoli you can stop for a 2,5h refreshing walk. It is an easy trail you can enjoy together with your family and stop for…

The spring has come very early this year, it is the beginning of March and the almond trees are already blossomed! It is exactly a year now that I came to live  at this beautiful…

On Fiskardo’s gulf are located the Byzantine Basilica dating back to the 6th century and the Venetian Lighthouse. Walking the path is a beautiful experience which offers an explicit view of Fiskardo harbour

Located just 6 km from Agia Efimia built in the 11th century with amazing views of Ithaca island and the Ionian sea, the visitors can relax under the shade of the oaks, cool even in the hot days of August.

One of the best attractions of the island’s town and home to many protected species, Koutavos Lagoon hosts a variety of animals – an integral part of Kefalonia’s flora and fauna.

Ainos Bikes & Scooters hire bicycles or scooters, make repairs, and you can make purchases at the store. They also organise cycling tours! They offer all types of bicycles and a wide range of models: BMX , DIRT , mountain biking, hiking, City, Road, FULL SUSPENSION , e-bike, etc and many children’s bikes (from the age of two years).

Botanical Garden raises awareness of the flora of Kefalonia, as well as environmental issues. Visiting the well-organized Botanical Garden in Argostoli and having a self or guided tour by friendly personnel will be an entertaining and educational experience.

The monastery of Atros is located above Poros bay at an altitude of 760 meters. It is the oldest monastery on the island, built around the 8th century. A visit that takes you back in time.

Let the team at Wild Nature Expeditions show you an alternative way to explore the island’s beauties; they offer a wide selection of activities including caving, hiking, jeep safari, rock climbing, coasteering, stargazing and guided tours.

The Cultural and Environmental Society of Asteris has given visitors, as well as locals, a very special gift by completing the signage of three beautiful paths which start from Fiskardo and are up to 10km…

If you fancy to travel back to history by walking through nature, then Ancient Sami’s trail is the best option. The ancient Acropolis of Sami, the ruins of the monastery of Agioi Fanentes and a magnificent view awaiting

Being a National Park and home to many rare species, Ainos Mountain is a great place for exploring Kefalonia’s flora and fauna, while wandering through the forest and guided paths. The panoramic sea view will leave you speechless!

Constructed in the 16th century, Assos Venetian Fortress and Castle are one of two castles in Kefalonia. Through a beautiful guided trail, the visitor can admire a spectacular view of Assos peninsula and Ionian Sea.