Lixouri

“The doll made of humble materials has been for many centuries the favorite, and most often the only toy. Traditionally it was made by the mother or grandmother (a law in my place) or even the children themselves. Indeed, here in Kefalonia they called it κουτσούνα”.

Take a daily cruise, a sunset cruise, a private cruise or a cruise to Zante with Lixouri Cruises by Gloria on this beautiful and comfortable boat. Visit Vardiani Island, isolated beaches, swim and snorkel and have a wonderful homemade lunch on board.Enjoy the romance of sunset and evening swimming on the sunset cruise. The boat is available for private groups too.

Join Captain Gerasimos Mourelatos a fisherman for 40 years in Kefalonia with Poseidon Fishing Tourism departing from Lixouri or Argostoli. The day includes collecting the catch, laying the nets and lunch. Look out for turtles and dolphins.

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 parade with their groups dancing or performing satirical sketches, or just participate on the celebration.

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…

There are some places that are memorable! This eastern coast of Paliki peninsula is a breathtaking sight !

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…

One more nature’s paradox! On your day trip around the area of Paliki, if you pass from the south, stop for a visit at Kounopetra. Just 8kms from Lixouri town, close to Xi and Vatsa…

Located 11km from Lixouri on the Paliki Penisula you will find Gero Gobos Lighthouse –  one of the most important lighthouses in the Adriatic Sea –  it stands at the southwest corner of Kefalonia on…

Kefalonia’s second largest town It is a beautiful little town, the second largest after Argostoli and the biggest one in the peninsula of Paliki. Lixouri is a lively working town and port with an interesting street layout, an impressive…