You will see this beautiful village from above as you drive to Fiscardo. It's also in the north part of the island, built within the cliffs and among cypress trees. If you have rented a car, we highly recommend visiting this village. It's a 25min drive from Fiscardo.

Myrtos is the most famous beach in Kefalonia. It is a large coast with turquoise waters and white sand, surrounded by steep cliffs. This can also be viewed from above as you travel the coast road past Assos and on route to Fiscardo. If you have a car, you can drive to this pebble beach to swim.

Nautilus is a boat company that offers day trips from Fiscardo to the best 3 pasts of Ithaca:

1) Afales Bay (beautiful beaches)

2) Frikes for 1h (a small fishing village to have a coffee or walk)

3) Kioni - the brides village for 1h30 for lunch

Total time is from 10am to 5pm

Fiscardo is the picturesque Greek harbour village in the North of Kefalonia. Fiscardo is unique in that it is the only village in Kefalonia that has many original Venetian buildings intact and still in use. The port and marina are considered a boaters’ paradise and it is packed with yachts in the summertime. There are many restaurants and cafes to sit.

If you don't have a car, you can walk to Emplisi beach. It is a picturesque beach with white pebbles and lots of greenery. It’s very close to Fiskardo and one of our favourite places to swim! There is a small canteen for drinks and snacks.

You will need a car to get to these beaches:

1) Jerusalem - one of the local “secrets” and still relatively quiet in summer. There is a traditional Greek tavern that provides good too!

2) Alaties - a small sandy beach surrounded by a rocky landscape. It is located 9 km away from Fiskardo and has an excellent Greek restaurant.

3) Foki - One of the most scenic beaches in Kefalonia, Foki and its U-shaped bay doubles as a monk seal sanctuary (don’t miss out on the caves). This tiny strip of heaven jumps right out at you with its dramatic setting amongst cypress trees and olive groves, and its proximity (1.4km) to the village of Fiskardo is an added bonus.

There are many companies from Fiscardo Village that rent boats. Regina's Boats is a company that offers small boat day rentals to use and explore the coastline! If you walk around the village, you will likely see other boat charter companies of much bigger boats like Seaway Cruises, Fiscardo Sailing, and Private Yachting Greece.

Enjoy a day sailing the crystal clear waters around Kefalonia and Ithaca. Visit private beaches and learn about the local wildlife aboard this 65ft sailing Yacht.

If you do not rent a car, you may choose to rent a scooter. From the village in Fiscardo, there are companies like Litsos "Rent a Fis Car Do" where you can rent a scooter to explore some of the nearby beaches or villages. Generally, cars are safer on the roads.

You can go on a boat charter to scuba dive with Fiskardo-Divers. It accommodates both beginners and certified divers.

The cave lake of Melissani is located in Karavomylos, an area close to Sami town. Melissani was discovered in 1951. It has become one of the most famous tourist attractions.

Argostoli Town is the Capital of Kefalonia and the main port, it is situated on the south-west coast of the island. This town is a busy harbour right on the water’s edge. Argostoli is well-known for its turtles. Turtles can be sighted early in the morning when fishermen return to the harbour after a night fishing.

Antisamos - Antisamos is a vast golden beach, surrounded by lush greenery. Many scenes from the Hollywood movie "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" were filmed here. The beach has a number of bars and restaurants, and you can have cocktails delivered directly to your beach bed.

Petani - The craggy cliffs that surround Petani beach are carpeted with green vegetation. The sea colours change due to a stream of water that trickles down the mountainside, making this a great snorkelling spot.

Skala - One of the largest beaches in Kefalonia, Skala boasts turquoise waters and a pine-fringed esplanade. Skala is all about sun, sea and food.