Largest of the Ionian Islands, Greece
“A place away from the crowds, where local character and unique stories shine.”
Kefalonia or Cephalonia, formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the sixth-largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes and Chios. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region. It was a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia. The largest cities of Cephalonia are Argostoli and Lixouri.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Warm days and inviting shores make it the season for beach getaways.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
Buses and ferries are available, though service can be infrequent.
