Pessada Ferry routes
The routes from Pessada Kefalonia to Agios Nikolaos Zakynthos will start operating on Sunday 19/5/2024. The routes until 09/6/2024 are configured as follows: From Pessada Kefalonia to Agios Nikolaos Zakynthos: Daily, except Thursdays 23-5-24, 30-5-24 & 06-6-24: 7:30 & 18 :00 From Agios Nikolaos Zakynthos to Pessada Kefalonia: Daily, except Thursdays 23-5-24, 30-5-24 & 06-6-24:…
Let’s make memories together
Hello, lovely people! We at Kefalonia Taxi Service are dedicated to making your travels in our beautiful island an absolute breeze. As a private company, we believe in providing personal and heartfelt service to each and every one of our guests. From the moment you step into our cabs, consider yourselves family! We’ve got the…
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
George Gordon, or Lord Byron, one of the first and best-known philhellenes, actively participated in battles in Greece’s War of Independence, eventually losing his life in Missolonghi on April 19, 1824. Born in 1788, Gordon, who had the title of Lord Byron, became the leading figure of British Romanticism at the beginning of the 19th century….
Olympic Flame Begins Journey From Ancient Greece to Paris
The Olympic Flame, the symbol of the Olympic Games, is being lit on Tuesday in Ancient Olympia and begins its long journey to Paris for the Summer Olympics. Some 600 dignitaries attend the ceremony, headed by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. The ritual includes actresses in the role…
The myth of “Kefalos”
The word Kefalos is Greek for “head”, perhaps used here because Cephalus was the founding “head” of a great family that includes Odysseus. It could be that Kefalos means the head of the Sun who kills (evaporates) Procris (dew) with his unerring ray or ‘javelin’. That is simply an aition explaining the name of Kefalonia and reinforcing…
Greek Passport Among Top 5 Most Powerful in World
The Greek passport has jumped up two places and is now the fifth most powerful in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. This year saw a strong reshuffle in the list, announced annually by the London-based migration consultancy, which uses IATA data to rank the passports of all countries from the most…
Μost recommended things to do in Kefalonia
1. From Nydri: Ionian Islands Full-Day Boat Cruise with Swim Stops.Enjoy the beauty of the Ionion on a full-day cruise departing from Nydri. Swim in the crystal clear water at designated stops, including Egremni beach and Porto Katsiki, and explore Fiskardo village. 2. Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch.Enjoy a full-day trip on a…
Greek Warriors Liberate Kalamata on March 23, 1821
The Greek War of Independence actually began a few days earlier than its official declaration, with the liberation of Kalamata on March 23, 1821. The uprising in Mani had begun in the first days of March, with Maniots and other Morias (Peloponnese) rebels taking up arms. Theodoros Kolokotronis was in Kardamili, and the Filiki Eteria had put Petrobeys Mavromichalis at ease…
Clean Monday in Greece
Also known as Orthodox Shrove Monday or Ash Monday. In Cyprus, the holiday may be called ‘Green Monday’. Clean Monday (“Kathara Deftera”) begins the season of Great Lent (“Sarakosti”) in Eastern Orthodox Churches on the first day of the seventh week before the Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday. Traditions of Clean Monday Great Lent corresponds to Lent as found in Western Christianity,…
Celebrating Ancient Greek Math on Pi Day
Happy Pi Day! Math fanatics from all around the world and everyone else who just loves pi (or pie) celebrate Pi Day on March 14. Pi was named for the Greek symbol π, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The number’s first three digits are 3.14. Pi Day is observed…
Meat Eaters Delight as Greece Celebrates Tsiknopempti
Thursday is not going to be a banner day for vegetarians in Greece. The country is currently indulging in the great annual feast of barbecued meats as part of the celebrations for Tsiknopempti, one of the most important dates on the calendar in Greece. Tsiknopempti, meaning literally “Smelly Thursday”, or even “Charred,” “Smoky,” or “Barbeque” Thursday,…
The De Bosset Bridge in Kefalonia
The De Bosset Bridge (or De Bosset Causeway) is the largest stone bridge in Europe on a seawater body. It was constructed in 1813 when Swiss engineer Charles Philippe De Bosset was employed by the British Army. Thanks to his contribution in the form of study and construction of the bridge, Monsieur de Bosset was…
Kefalonia among the most romantic alternatives for Valentine’s Day
Romantic souls and savvy travellers, forget about Paris and Venice on Valentine’s Day and find your perfect romantic getaway in Kefalonia! Kefalonia is featured on prestigious Conde Nast Traveler’s list among the “10 Alternatives to Famous Romantic Spots” for Valentine’s Day that are equally beautiful—and without all the loved-up tourists. As the travel editor notes, Kefalonia is an…
EASYJET has announced the extension of the tourist season until November for Kefalonia
In the context of the extension of the tourist season to various island destinations in our country – including Kefalonia – EasyJet Holidays proceeded to inform its partners about the company’s flight schedule for the 2024 season. In particular, in an e-mail sent by EasyJet’s Regional Purchasing Manager to all partner hotels on the island,…
Tips For Planning a trip to Greece
1. HOW LONG IS YOUR TRIP TO GREECE This first step in planning a trip to Greece is to work out how long your visit will be. Do you have a one-week vacation from work, or are you planning to take the summer off and go island hopping? The truth is most of us lie…
Best Things to Do in Argostoli
Museum of Archeology You begin your stay by taking a look at the Museum of Archeology, which is located on Rokou Vergoti Street in Argostoli. This museum features artifacts that were excavated in various sites throughout the island. Since this island was a main player during the Mycenaean Era, most of the artifacts come from…
The Disastrous Earthquake of 1953 in Kefalonia
One of the greatest disasters to ever befall the Greek island of Kefalonia was the earthquake of 1953. An earthquake like this was bound to happen on this island eventually as this island is just east of a major tectonic fault. In August of 1953, a total of four earthquakes hit the island. These earthquakes destroyed…
New year’s eve in Kefalonia
If the entire holiday season in Greece is made special by traditions and legends, the New Year is a real apotheosis of superstitions, religious rituals and some curious habits. From cakes to carols, from pomegranates to cologne, here are 5 New Year traditions in Kefalonia that you might not know about. The day starts with…
Beginning of the Christmas season in Argostoli Square
Beginning of the Christmas season with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Argostoli Square with a rich festive program and a warm festive atmosphere throughout the city. The countdown to the lighting of the Tree was made by the deputy mayor Giorgos Tsilimidos, with the president of the Chamber of Kefalonia – Ithaki Stavros…
Argostoli in the top 6 small European cities for winter travel
Traveling during the winter season is particularly popular, with many people traveling to the Christmas markets and marveling at the magic they exude. In this context, Fred.Olsen searched through thousands of TripAdvisor reviews to discover the best small towns across Europe to put on your winter bucket list. Argostoli is among them, occupying the 4th…
The Greek National Anthem and Its Meaning
The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable anywhere in the world, and it is the longest of any such song, written by the country’s “National Poet,” Dionysios Solomos. Its title is “Hymn to Liberty” (Greek: “Yμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν”). It was written as a 158-stanza poem in 1823 on the Greek island of Zakynthos…
Robola Wine Festival on Kefalonia
The beautiful Greek island of Kefalonia certainly knows how to party. All year round many festivals and cultural and religious events take place. Towns and villages across the island host their own festivities to honour the patron saints. Even the smallest of villages will see dancing, drinking, eating and merriment, going on until the early…
Easter in Kefalonia
Easter in Kefalonia, as in all Greece, is a deeply spiritual event more important than Christmas. The celebrations of Easter are characterized by lunches with whole lambs on the spit, by folk dances and by the nice tradition to paint eggs red, which are then broken with friends. There is a legend that gives an…
10 ελληνικές δεισιδαιμονίες που ακόμα πιστεύουν οι Ελληνες
The Evil Eye “To Mati” The “Mati” (Evil Eye) is one of the most popular superstitions in Greece and worldwide among Greeks. The ‘evil eye’ is thought to be caused by compliments, adoration or envy in Greece and various other countries (Italy, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Turkey,) The consequences vary from headache, yawning, disease, misfortune,…
11ος Βαλλιάνειος Αγώνας Δρόμου
On March 26, Sunday, the 11th Vallian Road Race is coming, with all the familiar “formality”. The IAF certified 10 ari, on the familiar 5km round trip course, returns in full force, challenging and inviting you to participate by running or walking. The discrimination categories are: 13-18, 19-34, 35-49, 50-60 and 61+ separately for men…