Argostoli, the captivating capital of Kefalonia, is a beautiful town with of 14,000 inhabitants. It is located in a natural bay surrounded by mountains and verdant forests. The town was rebuilt after the major earthquake of 1953.
Argostoli or Argostolion is the main port town. With a handful of cruise liners in the bay on a regular basis, Argostoli is often busy.
Kefalonia the largest of the Ionian islands, is a rugged, mountainous island with a population of approximately 50 000 people. It is an important tourist destination and has been used as the location for many films including J Captain Corelli’s Mandolin starring Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz.
Kefalonia is an amazing island with a lot of things to do. The village of Sami is a busy port with incredible views of the harbour and island. The town has many shops, restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy a coffee or meal overlooking the water.
The best way to travel around the island is by car. The road network is very good and there are many beautiful beaches to visit. There are many many villages around the island, here’s a guide to Sami.
The main town of Argostoli is the administrative capital, while other towns include Lixouri, Sami and Fiscardo.
There are ferries to and from Italy, Albania, Croatia and Greece. The island is also a popular destination for yachtsmen who use the marinas in Argostoli, Sami and Lixouri.
The port of Sami is very busy with ferries to Italy, Albania, Croatia and Greece. The island is also a popular destination for yachtsmen
Like most of Kefalonia, the earthquake in 1953 destroyed much of the Sami village, most of it has been rebuilt. Due to this natural disaster, the locals were forced to rebuild everything in the town from scratch. Therefore, the town is not famous for its ancient architecture as some parts of Greece are. Instead, the buildings here look new, modern and vibrant. However, around the village of Sami, you will find many Roman baths, Venetian buildings and even a few monasteries. Of course, the Sami beaches and views of the Ionian Islands are unbeatable. So if you are looking for a traditional Greek town with incredible scenery, Sami is the perfect place.