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Argostoli
ℹ️Practical info — Argostoli
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💡 Tips
- Walk across the De Bosset Bridge, the world's longest stone bridge built over the sea.
- Look for Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in the harbor near the fishing boats in the morning.
- Join the evening stroll on Lithostroto, the elegant marble-paved pedestrian street.
- Take the local ferry to Lixouri for a scenic and very affordable 20-minute boat ride.
- Visit Vallianos Square after 21:00 when the local social scene truly comes alive.
🍽 Food
A hearty, traditional pie filled with a unique blend of meats and spices.
Red honey-glazed almonds that are the island's most iconic sweet treat.
Taste this crisp, citrusy white wine produced in the island's high-altitude vineyards.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit historic confectioneries for traditional nougat (Mantolato) and quince paste.
Buy local Kefalotyri cheese and thyme honey directly from the market stands.
Look for Robola wine to take home a piece of Kefalonia's viticulture.
A peaceful nature reserve at the end of the bay with a shaded walking path.
A quiet circular monument great for panoramic sea views and sunset photos.
A relaxed walking trail along the coastline offering views of the open sea.
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Argostoli is the capital and largest port of Kefalonia, situated on the eastern shore of a peninsula within a deep bay that creates one of the finest natural harbors in the Mediterranean. The city underwent a dramatic reconstruction following the catastrophic earthquake of 1953, resulting in a modern urban layout that still respects the traditional aesthetics of the Ionian islands. A centerpiece of the city's heritage is the De Bosset Bridge, an 689-meter stone causeway built in 1813 by the British governor, which stands as the longest stone bridge over sea water in the world. The waterfront serves as a daily habitat for loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), which follow fishing boats into the harbor, much to the delight of tourists. Central life revolves around Vallianou Square, a pedestrian-friendly space lined with palm trees and neoclassical buildings, and the nearby Korgialenios Library. Unique geological phenomena occur at the Katavothres swallow holes on the city's outskirts, where seawater flows into subterranean tunnels only to emerge weeks later on the island's opposite coast at Melissani Lake. Argostoli remains a resilient and animated gateway to the treasures of the largest Ionian island.
- Location: Greece
- Top sights: Korgialeneio Historic and Folklore Museum of Argostoli · Archaeological Museum of Argostoli · Platis Gialos Beach
- Nearby: Minia (5 km)
- Population: ~9.820
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 116 | 88 | 70 | 40 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 71 | 100 | 125 | 145 |
Geography
Facts
- The De Bosset Bridge spans 689 meters and was originally built in 1813 during British rule.
- A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Argostoli in August 1953, leveling most buildings.
- Argostoli's harbor is a sheltered lagoon with a maximum depth of approximately 20 meters.
- The Korgialenios History and Folklore Museum exhibits artifacts from pre-1953 Ionian life.
- Seawater entering the Katavothres holes takes about 14 days to reach the other side of the island.
- Argostoli replaced the inland castle of Agios Georgios as the island's capital in 1757.
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Sights in the town Argostoli (16)
Archaia Krani🏺 historical
The ruins of one of the four ancient cities of the island of Cephalonia.
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