Cephalonia Travel Guide: Your Ionian Adventure in Greece's Lush Gem
About Cephalonia
Also known as Kefalonia or Kefallinia or Kephallenia. Cephalonia is located in the western part of Greece. It is the largest of the Ionian island. The city offers lush forests, striking mountains and bewildering high cliffs dropping down to shining blue seas. It is the best city to lose yourself in the air of oleander and the bells of wandering goats. Experience the magic of Greece with our Greece packages.
The gorgeous island of Cephalonia offers beautiful natural scenery to its visitors. The top-rated attractions of the island include Fiskardo, Assos, Myrtos Beach, Argostoli, Sámi, Antisamos Beach, Drongarati Cave, Melissani Cave & Lake and Ainos National Park. The city became more popular after the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin in 2001.
IDEAL DURATION: 3 nights
BEST TIME TO GO: Apr-May (Summer)
BEST AVOIDED: August (Humid, Hot)
IMPORTANT EVENTS: June - St. John Tzannata, July - FESTIVAL of ARGOSTOLI, August - feast of the Saviour
Getting In Cephalonia
Kephalonia International Airpor is the airport that serves Cephalonia. You can easily fly to Cephalonia directly from India. The common airline providers are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways.
| DEPARTURE | DURATION | LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 21h, 2 stops | Rs 42,550 |
| Delhi | 20h, 2 stops | Rs 28,304 |
| Bengaluru | 20h, 2 stops | Rs 42,219 |
| Hyderabad | 26h, 2 stops | Rs 37,584 |
| Kochi | 38h, 2 stops | Rs 55,201 |
| Kolkata | 38h, 2 stops | Rs 43,582 |
| Mumbai | 25h, 2 stops | Rs 50,406 |
| Pune | 45h, 2 stops | Rs 62,968 |
Getting Out from Cephalonia
From Cephalonia, you can travel to Italy, France, Netherlands, Hungary, Turkey and many other neighbouring countries.
| POPULAR DESTINATIONS | IDEAL STAY | MODE OF TRANSPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 4 nights | 5 hrs |
| Budapest | 4 nights | 15 hrs |
| Istanbul | 4 nights | 8 hrs |
How to Move Around Cephalonia
Public Transport
The main bus station is central bus station in Argostoli Source.The central bus station in Argostoli is located opposite the bridge De Bosset. Source.
Taxi & Airport transfer
Taxis are readily available in all tourists spots. Taxis are always available at the ferry ports as well. Kefalonia Taxi Service is the best taxi service provider.
Transport & city passes
There are no city or transport passes available in Cephalonia. Public buses is the best way to commute. Buses are always available.
Driving & Car rental
Car rentals are available in all the tourist spots. Even tourist can rent out motorbikes as well.
Cephalonia Survival Guide
Good to Know
Cephalonia is a friendly, clean, hassle-free city and you can easily go around the city. There are many places on the island which can be reached only by boat. So rent a boat and explore all those destinations. You can also take a horse ride into the mountains, through ruined villages and ancient vineyards. Don't forget to buy the Kefalonian wild thyme honey and also the Robola, local wine.
Essentials
The standard voltage in Greece is 230V and the standard frequency is 50Hz. The power sockets are type F and C. So you should carry a power plug adapter on your trip to Greece. However, you need not carry a transformer since the voltage is the same.
Expenses
Average cost of living for a couple in Cephalonia is INR 3266 per day.
Food & drink
| Meal for two | Rs. 1037.44 |
| Meal for two (Fine Dining) | Rs. 2394.10 |
| Water | Rs. 79.80 |
| Coffee/Tea | Rs. 231.43 |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | Rs. 91.77 |
| Bottle of Wine | Rs. 359.12 |
Essentials
| Tourist Visa | Rs. 4805 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff per km) | Rs. 183.55 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | Rs. 3218.74 |
Emergency contacts
Indian Embassy
No.3 Kleanthous street, Athens, Athina 106 74, Greece Embassy of India, Address
Contact No.: +30 21 0721 6227
Email address: embassy@indianembassy.gr
Lost children
Grigoriou Lampraki, Kefalonia 282 00, Greece
Contact No.: +30 2671 091207
Email address: na@gmail.com
Police
Grigoriou Lampraki, Kefalonia 282 00, Greece
Contact No.: +30 2671 091207
Email address: na@gmail.com
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