Trails

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 …

Anna, Yiannis & I decided to make the most of a beautiful sunny October afternoon by driving to Porto Atheras for a short walk and a swim. We began by parking up at the top …

Everyday my dog Ted and I take several walks together. Without doubt my favourite walk is our first, early morning stroll along the seaside at Karavomylos. We start out from home which is very close …

The picturesque bay below Atheras traditional village, Porto Atheras, seems as if it came out of a time machine. Protected by the weather, it welcomes you to relax.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

At the south part of the island, near Sami and Antisamos, you can find the ruins of the Monastery of Saint Fanentes. The place offers an explicit view of Sami gulf and it is ideal …

A monastery of the 18th century is located just a few km from Sami with amazing views of Antisamos beach and Ithaka. The visit to the monastery can be combined with the walking trail of …

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 …

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 …

A small bay with white pebbles, green waters and big rocks all around, ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. It is located just below Gero Gobos Lighthouse and you can find more coves nearby.

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 …

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.

A Dreamy Location! 8km from Agia Efimia and just 1km from Sami village, the traveller can visit Karavomylos Lake. According to scientists, Karavomylos is part of strange geological phenomena observed in Kefalonia: researchers have found that …

One of the three Lighthouses of Kefalonia, at the northernmost spot of the island, and certainly the oldest. This Venetian Lighthouse of Fiskardo dates back to the 18th century.

Former capital of the island, a place of great importance and beauty. Walking back to history through Saint George’s Castle and picturesque village and the pre-earthquake churches.