{"id":7933,"date":"2023-09-14T16:35:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifelongholiday.com\/?p=7933"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:52:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:52:13","slug":"kefalonia-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifelongholiday.com\/kefalonia-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kefalonia, Greece, Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kefalonia, Greece, is the largest of all the Ionian islands so as you can imagine it has quite the bucket list! From world-famous beaches and movie locations to natural phenomena and incredibly beautiful villages – there are so many things to do in Kefalonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people visit Greece for its laid-back vibe, beach days, old-fashioned tavernas and friendly locals, and you’re going to get that in spade fulls on Kefalonia island. But peppering your summer escape with a few of our tried and tested day trips and a few Kefalonia hidden gems will sweeten your trip like a good Greek frappe. Let us share with you some of our favourite things to do on Kefalonia, Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Favourite Things To Do In Kefalonia, Greece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just to say that Kefalonia island (also spelled Cephalonia) is a tourist destination for a lot of British and Italian families during the summer. This means that the places on our list (specifically the restaurants and bars) will definitely be open between the months of May to late September. Anywhere outside of these dates it would be worth checking with the venues themselves. Happy Galivanting!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myrtos Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most popular choice of things to do on Kefalonia island is a trip to Myrtos Beach. Even before the movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin<\/em> nudged Kefalonia into the limelight, I am sure this beach has drawn attention for centuries – Romans in their togas have stood atop those cliffs and stared in disbelief I tell you. It’s so unique and so Beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The road that bypasses Myrtos Beach and gives you the most incredible birdseye view is high up on the ledge of the cliffs. Even in the height of summer there’s always room to park and as is the case with nearly all of Kefalonia you don’t have to pay. But seriously, do you really only<\/em> want to see it from a perch??<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arrive before 11 and you’ll have no problem parking close enough to walk onto the sand and loungers will still be available. Any later and it’s anybody’s guess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve seen the movie, this is the beach where Nicholas Cage blows up the unexploded bomb and serendipitously ends up in the care of his sweetheart Pelagia. The sand is bright white and the sea is a colour I have never experienced anywhere before – you have to see it to believe it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two sun loungers and a parasol cost \u20ac10 for the day and there are loo’s, showers and a beach bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another one of those popular Kefalonia ‘things to do’ is a trip to Assos. Assos is Kefalonia’s rainbow town. But the aesthetics don’t stop there – the perfect juxtaposition of terrain, trees and clear blue waters attract the artists and poets in an attempt to capture its beauty. And whilst the summer holidays draw a few bathers to the beach, this is by no means a busy place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have lunch at one of the waterside restaurants then trek up to the old Venetian castle of Assos for views back over the bay. There are a handful of shops and bakeries in Assos but this is a very small town and you will mostly want to visit to see the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular restaurants in Kefalonia, 3 Wise Monkeys<\/strong>, sits on the outskirts of town and if you feel like you’ve had your fill of Kelftico and Souvlaki, their taco’s are infamous. There’s a definite Mexican vibe going on and the frozen margaritas are worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See The Turtles of Kefalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kefalonia, Greece, has attracted the great Loggerhead Turtles for centuries and if you catch a crowd of people by the water’s edge it’s probably these wonderful creatures putting on a show! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loggerheads come ashore every couple of years to lay their eggs and usually to the spot where they themselves were born. There are several Kefalonia island beaches with turtle activity and depending on when you visit the island you could catch them either laying their eggs (May – early August) or the tiny little hatchlings scrabbling for the ocean (July – October). As you would expect, they choose the quieter beaches on the island of Kefalonia, and some only accessible by boat, or sometimes the quieter ends of some more populated beaches too. Here is a list of some of these beach locations…<\/p>\n\n\n\n