Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia. It has a population of about 10.000 residents and it is the most secular part of the island, both during the winter and the summer. It has many sights within a short distance and it combines serenity with vivid entertainment and a variety of flavors in certain picturesque taverns and restaurants of the area. The city was built in total after 1953 and you may find many points that worth visiting.

One of the most beautiful areas of Kefalonia is, without a doubt, Lassi. It is a particularly developed tourist destination, with lovely secular or not beaches, tourist shops, luxurious hotels, but with the potential for hiking or biking in lush green areas full of sights.

Where to look first in Lassi? The mesmerizing beaches are breathtaking, every spot being full of people from early on, enjoying the most beautiful and cleanest waters. The beaches are one after the other. From the secular Plati and Makri Gialo to its more “less crowded” ones; Turkopodaro, Gradakia, Mediterranne, Fanari, Maistrato, many small bays with either sand or pebble… The terrain here is literally wonderful.

Further down, you can find anything in the area’s shops, but also taste special flavors in the regional restaurants. Naturally, there is also nighttime entertainment, present in the area during the summer.

If walking or bike riding relaxes you, the Lassi roundabout is an unique route, with a constantly changing flow of imagery, which is bound to calm you…

Assos is one of Kefalonia’s most beautiful and picturesque villages. It is located 37 km. from Argostoli and it belongs to the Municipality of Erisos. It was named after the sailors from Assos in the Asia Minor, who used the area as a passing.

The permanent inhabitants of the area aren’t more than 25 residents these days. Still, it is one of the most beautiful places of the island and from Easter onwards, tourists from Greece and abroad swarm the area. The element that makes this sight so special is that the visitor can go back to the age when castles and knights didn’t exist only in fairytales and feel like the hero in his own story, switching between present and past, as the area combines houses which have maintained traditional Ionian architecture during their reconstruction and small taverns which offer a contemporary feeling. Historical signs can be found everywhere, as the residents don’t wish to create a tourist resort, but to also offer generously what makes them timeless.

A visitor can witness one of the most beautiful sunsets from the castle of the area, because due to its location, the view of the sun is as it falls on the waters of the Ionian is majestic. The beaches with blue waters- some of which are accessible only by boat- that are situated around the small stretch of land is one more thing that makes the castle of Assos so famous, providing one more reason for the island to win impressions!

Generally, Antipata Erisou is located in the area of Erisos in the northern part of Kefalonia. It’s a village on the country road Argostoli-Fiskardo, right before the village Germenata, on the way to Fiskardo. It’s an area that has a view of the western Ionian from almost everywhere. It’s a village filled with old houses that are over 300 years old, as it’s located in the area of Erisos which generally was the only area which was completed destroyed by the catastrophic earthquake of 1953. The village also has many impressive modern homes inspired by European and American architecture, as many inhabitants are immigrants in Europe and America. The village also has many types of accommodation, hotels and villas for renting. There are also restaurants, a café, a pizzeria and a mini-market. The old school, which is quite interesting, is also saved. Also, the Church of the Resurrection in the village square displays particular historical, architectural and religious interest.

Kourkoumetala is one of the most beautiful, superb, picturesque and impressive villages of Kefalonia, even though characterizing it as the most beautiful village in the entire island wouldn’t be an exaggeration! One visit is enough for someone to easily verify this title! It is located 10klm. from the island’s capital, Argostoli, and is a part of the Municipal Department of Livathos. It is a village which is considered to be the capital of this particular area, as it’s located in its heart and differs from the others because of its beautiful view and its excellent infrastructure.

Kourkoumelata has been inhabited since the end of the 15^th century and its name originated from the surname “Kourkoumelis”, as the “Kourkoumelides” are said to be the first village residents.

Kourkoumelata can be considered as “Kefalonia’s Ekali”! But as opposed to the impassable of the northern suburbs, one can gaze at the houses’ beauty in this village! It has beautiful buildings, well preserved and well-attended to. One particular characteristic of the village is the variety in the construction design of the houses, which aren’t in the road but instead follow rules of excellent infrastructure. But despite the beauty and tastefulness of the buildings, it’s not the buildings that play the lead role in Kourkoumelata, but the colorful gardens, which are an integral part of the area and are tended to by the villagers with great care. Even the public spaces are impressive, with grass being everywhere and with gigantic palm trees lingering over the central square.

There is a park, a square, a hotel, a building where the Philharmonic of Livathos is based, a majestic, traditional style church, a shrine, athletic facilities and a stadium in the village. Next to the stadium is a big concert hall, a fascinating structure of neoclassical architectural design, which functions as a spiritual-educational-cultural centre. It is a Display Centre of Kefalonian works of art, with parallel activities for informing and educating the audience on issues concerned with our traditional art. An exceptional example to be followed! In the 118^th edition of the 1^st issue of the Government’s Newspaper (29^th April 1977) a Presidential Decree was published about “the approval for composing the Georgios and Mari Vergotis Public Benefit Foundation”. Mrs. Mari, wife of Georgios Vergotis, bestowed the “Educational Centre” to the recommended foundation to be used as a Centre and Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art Museum, with spiritual activities, exhibitions, lectures etc. Cultural events are held there nowadays, helping promote our island’s cultural world and more, thus attributing to Kourkoumelata the impression of its being a progressive Kefalonian village.

The view of the airport and the surrounding areas is mesmerizing, especially during sunset. One can admire it while enjoying his coffee at the local café or from the park with which it borders. We could say that it is a model village that many would like to copy!

The village is one of the island’s sights and there are excursions by coach to Kourkoumelata with visitors from all over the world all year round. It’s worth visiting, as the elaborate buildings, modern road planning, superb polyanthus gardens, flowerbeds, plants, tropical trees, clean roads and spectacular view compose an idyllic environment. Rightfully is Kourkoumelata considered as “the most beautiful village in the Balkans”!

Peratata is located in the southwestern section of Kefalonia and is part of the area of Livathos. On a hill north of Peratata, is the Castle of Saint George, which dates back to the 12^th century. Peratata probably got its name from perno-perama(=pass-passageway) because it is literally a place from which many pass by in order to go from the west to the east of the island and vice versa.

The village is built on the main road and, as logic dictates, it has a mini-market, a bakery, a patisserie, a tavern, a petrol station and other shops. Nevertheless, it does not lack greenery; there are plenty of trees on the edge of the road and the houses have yards, gardens, bright colors and traditional beauty.

Quite a few visitors choose to stay at Peratata during their summer holidays, since access to all the beaches in Livathos and Argostoli is much easier from this point.

Ratzakli is located in the general area of Poros and, more specifically, it’s a picturesque village just before Skala. Before the earthquake, the village had quite a few residents, but now there are only a few permanent inhabitants left.

The village’s name derives from the word ratzat which means raisin, as the village produced great amounts of raisins, to a point where exports were made, when it was bustling with life. A characteristic feature of the village is that all the houses have terracotta-tiled roofs, which is explained by other historical facts of the area.

In the recent years, it has known a great tourism development, as quite a few small units have been built, as well as permanent houses of people from abroad who come to reside here. Next to Ratzakli is Kaminia, one of the most beautiful and yet calm, sandy beaches of the island.