Kontogennada is located in the area of Paliki, close to Petanoi beach. It’s the last village one meets on the route from Lixouri to Anogi. It’s situated in a spot with a panoramic view. From the central square, it’s possible to enjoy the view of the Lassi and Argostoli area, the airport of Kefalonia and even Zakynthos.
It is characterized as a traditional settlement, which means that there are houses of particular traditional architecture, while its history goes as far back as the Mycenean times, as vaulted and carved grave dating back to that period have been found. It’s a central and well- known village, which had about 500 inhabitants in the past. Nowadays, this number of population is reached only during the summer months.