Beaches
Kefalonia is famous for its beautiful beaches and clear blue seas, and it's a reputation that's well deserved. The island boasts a varied coastline, with the south home to longer expanses of sandy beaches and the north possessing rugged inlets and pebbly coves overlooked by mountainous landscapes, giving a greater sense of seclusion.
Myrtos bay is the island's most famous beach, thanks to the number of scenes shot here for Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Unsurprisingly perhaps, it's also the island's most beautiful. The sheltered bay encloses the pebbly beach and clear blue water with a backdrop of rugged cliffs.
Travel south of the Lixouri peninsula and you'll be met with another lovely beach whose trademark is the long stretch of red sand. Lassi meanwhile has a number of long sandy beaches and Makris Yialos, also known as Long Beach, is one of the best. Here you've also got a full range of facilities including snack bars and a water sports centre.
Nightlife
Nightlife away from the larger resorts is a relaxed affair, with evening walks and leisurely dining being popular ways to pass the warm evenings.
Looking for a more happening atmosphere? Then head to the island's capital. Argostoli has a good selection of bars, restaurants, clubs and discos. The Cinema Music club is a popular place to dance the night away and the Stavento Club, located on the beach, makes an ideal setting for letting your hair down.
Other main resorts like Sami, Skala , Fiscardo and Poros have lively bars and clubs but they don't dominate the town, so non-clubbers can enjoy their evenings as much as those looking for a party.
Food, Drink and Shopping
Food and drink
Kefalonia 's cuisine is another delight which you should definitely throw yourself into. Like on many of the Greek islands, fresh fish is a speciality and scharas (grilled swordfish) comes highly recommended. Served with fresh salad, it's a healthy and satisfying dish. Another fish-based meal is taramasalata which is a purée of salted mullet roe combined with bread crumbs or potato. Once a meal only eaten during Lent, it's now a firm favourite at any time of the year.
The Greeks love their bread and it comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to be eaten with every meal. Grab yourself a piece to fit in with the locals.
For meat lovers there's kleftiko, which is fresh goat meat cooked in parchment to trap in all the lovely flavours. Meat, rice and tomato pie is another treat, and why not start it off with a traditional Greek salad? Made with tomatoes, cucumber, onions, herbs, peppers and feta cheese, it's become a popular accompaniment to many meals. And if you don't fancy goat then lamb is another meat which forms the basis of many delicious Greek dishes.
Shopping
Shopping is most varied in the large resorts and capital Argostoli is understandably the best option for shopaholics. Here you can find the biggest selection of shops and boutiques where you can stock up on local handmade produce such as lace, tapestries, silver and gold jewellery, olive oil, ceramics and leather goods.
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