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==Kefalonia (Port of Entry)==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalonia Kefalonia] (Κεφαλλονιά) also spelled as Kephallinia, Cefalonia, Cephalonia,  Kephalonia and Kefallinia is the largest of the Ionian islands. For a history of the island, ''click on'' [[History of Kefalonia]].  Lying eight miles N of [[Zakinthos_(Zante)|Zakynthos]] and six miles S of [[Lefkas]], it is separated from the smaller island of [[Ithaca]] on the E side by a narrow channel.  Within a total area of 688 square kms it encompasses several mountain ranges, of which the highest, Mount Enos, is 1,626 metres above sea level.  A beautiful island, Kefalonia boasts a number of lovely beaches around its coasts, including the spectacular Myrtos beach on  the NW coast.  Inland, many of its slopes are covered with vineyards producing the Robola white and red wines for which the island is renowned.  Kefalonia has a thriving tourist trade, boosted more recently by the success of the novel ''Captain Corelli’s Mandolin'' by Louis de Bernieres, which is based around the massacre of 3,000 Italian troops by Nazi forces on the island in 1943.  In 1953 the island was struck by a major earthquake which devastated most of its towns and villages, and the evidence of the destruction is still to be seen today in many parts of the island.
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[[Image:Fiskardo.jpeg|thumb|345px|right|Fiskardo is one of the island's most popular harbours<br />''Click for larger view]]
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[[Image:MyrtosBay.jpg|thumb|345px|right|Myrtos Bay with Assos in background<br />''Click for larger view]]
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[[Image:KefaloniaCypress.jpg|thumb|345px|right|Much of southern Kefalonia is thick with cypress<br />''Click for larger view]]
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[[Image:RobolaVineyards.jpg|thumb|345px|right|Kefalonia is famed for its Robola wines<br />''Click for larger view]]
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalonia Kefalonia] (Κεφαλλονιά) also spelled as Kephallinia, Cefalonia, Cephalonia,  Kephalonia and Kefallinia is the largest of the Ionian islands. For a history of the island, click on [[Kefalonia history]].  Lying eight miles N of [[Zakinthos_(Zante)|Zakynthos]] and six miles S of [[Lefkas]], it is separated from the smaller island of [[Ithaca]] on the E side by a narrow channel.  Within a total area of 688 square kms it encompasses several mountain ranges, of which the highest, Mount Enos, is 1,626 metres above sea level.  A beautiful island, Kefalonia boasts a number of lovely beaches around its coasts, including the spectacular Myrtos beach on  the NW coast.  Inland, many of its slopes are covered with vineyards producing the Robola white and red wines for which the island is renowned.  Kefalonia has a thriving tourist trade, boosted more recently by the success of the novel ''Captain Corelli’s Mandolin'' by Louis de Bernieres, which is based around the massacre of 3,000 Italian troops by Nazi forces on the island in 1943.  In 1953 the island was struck by a major earthquake which devastated most of its towns and villages, and the evidence of the destruction is still to be seen today in many parts of the island.
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Yachts cruising the island mostly tend to sail down the E coast, where there are sheltered harbours at [[Fiskardo]], [[Ayia Eufimia]], [[Sami]] and [[Poros]], or the more exposed W coast, where there is only one settled weather harbour at [[Assos]] before the harbours of [[Argostoli]] and [[Lixouri]] in the Gulf of Argostoli at the SW end of the island.  Prevailing winds are mostly from the NW or W and only occasionally above force 5 - 6, in which conditions all the E coast harbours are safe, although gusts are experienced in [[Ayia Eufimia]] and some swell in [[Sami]] and [[Poros]].  Assos is untenable in strong W or NW winds.  In [[Lixouri]] and [[Argostoli]] shelter can be found in all conditions.
Yachts cruising the island mostly tend to sail down the E coast, where there are sheltered harbours at [[Fiskardo]], [[Ayia Eufimia]], [[Sami]] and [[Poros]], or the more exposed W coast, where there is only one settled weather harbour at [[Assos]] before the harbours of [[Argostoli]] and [[Lixouri]] in the Gulf of Argostoli at the SW end of the island.  Prevailing winds are mostly from the NW or W and only occasionally above force 5 - 6, in which conditions all the E coast harbours are safe, although gusts are experienced in [[Ayia Eufimia]] and some swell in [[Sami]] and [[Poros]].  Assos is untenable in strong W or NW winds.  In [[Lixouri]] and [[Argostoli]] shelter can be found in all conditions.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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All approaches except for the approach to the Gulf of Argostoli and Lixouri are straightforward.  See individual port entries for details.
All approaches except for the approach to the Gulf of Argostoli and Lixouri are straightforward.  See individual port entries for details.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> The approaches to the Gulf of Argostoli from both E and W are full of dangers, and under no circumstances should you enter during the dark.
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{{Danger}} The approaches to the Gulf of Argostoli from both E and W are full of dangers, and under no circumstances should you enter during the dark.
==Check-in facilities==
==Check-in facilities==
Customs in [[#Argostoli|Argostoli]].
Customs in [[#Argostoli|Argostoli]].
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==Berthing Options==
==Berthing Options==
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The principal ports in Kefalonia are listed in clockwise order round the island, starting from Fiskardo.
The principal ports in Kefalonia are listed in clockwise order round the island, starting from Fiskardo.
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====Fiskardó====
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====[[Fiskardo|Fiskardó]]====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Fiskardo]]''.
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{{Image right|Fiskardo.jpeg |Fiskardo is one of the island's most popular harbours<br />''Click for larger view }}
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''Click on above link for details.''
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====Ayia Eufimia====
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====[[Ayia Eufimia]]====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Ayia Eufimia]]''.
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''Click on above link for details.''
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====Sami====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Sami]]''.
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====Poros====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Poros Harbour]]''.
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====Pessades====
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====[[Sami]]====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|18.6|N|20|28.7|E|}}<br />
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''Click on above link for details.''
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Pessades is a tiny ferry harbour a few miles SE of Argostoli. The harbour is shallow (under 1.5 metres) and there is very little space for yachts.
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====[[Poros Harbour]]====
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''Click on above link for details.''
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====Argostoli====
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{{Poi |38|18.6|N|20|28.7|E| | type= port| name= Pessades
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Argostoli]]''.
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| text= Pessades is a tiny ferry harbour a few miles SE of Argostoli. The harbour is shallow (under 1.5 metres) and there is very little space for yachts. }}
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====Lixoúri====
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====[[Argostoli]]====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Lixouri]]''.
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''Click on above link for details.''
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====Assos====
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====[[Lixouri|Lixoúri]]====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Assos]]''.
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''Click on above link for details.''
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====Ayia Kyriaki====
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====[[Assos]]====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|06.5|N|20|35.5|E|}}<br />
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{{Image right|MyrtosBay.jpg |Myrtos Bay with Assos in background }}
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''Click on above link for details.''
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Ayia Kyriaki or Ayia Kiriaki is a lovely small harbour in NW Kefalonia. However, it is usually full of fishing boats and only a small yacht could squeeze in.  It is totally exposed in the prevailing NW winds and entry would be dangerous in winds of any strength from that quarter. Depths in the harbour are 2.0 metres or less.
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{{Poi|38|06.5|N|20|35.5|E| | type= port| name= Ayia Kyriaki
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| text= Ayia Kyriaki or Ayia Kiriaki is a lovely small harbour in NW Kefalonia. However, it is usually full of fishing boats and only a small yacht could squeeze in.  It is totally exposed in the prevailing NW winds and entry would be dangerous in winds of any strength from that quarter. Depths in the harbour are 2.0 metres or less.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* '''Pelagha''' - A new marina is under construction at Pelagha and it is understood to be opening shortly (May '08). (''Please update here'')
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* '''Pelagha''' - A new marina is under construction at Pelagha and it is understood to be opening shortly (May '08). {{Magenta|Please update here.}}
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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In any case, you can anchor and take long stern lines to the rocks ashore. Even better, go deep into the cove and take a long bow line and a stern line to the rocks. The bottom is not always secure and there can be some surge.
In any case, you can anchor and take long stern lines to the rocks ashore. Even better, go deep into the cove and take a long bow line and a stern line to the rocks. The bottom is not always secure and there can be some surge.
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====Ayia Eufimia====
====Ayia Eufimia====
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''See separate Wiki page for [[Ayia Eufimia#Anchorages|Ayia Eufimia]]''.
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''See''  [[Ayia_Eufimia#Anchorage|Ayia Eufimia]].
====Kato Kastelos====
====Kato Kastelos====
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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* In [[Argostoli#Marine_Stores|Argostoli]]
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* There is a good mechanic in [[Fiskardo#Yacht_Repairs_and_Services|Fiskárdo]]. Ask Mr. Makis who runs the ''Philoxenia'' agency
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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: In [[#Argostoli|Argostoli]], [[#Fiskardó|Fiskárdo]], [[#Ayia_Eufimía|Ayia Eufimia]] and [[#Poros_Harbour|Poros Harbour]] arrangements can be made for mini-tanker delivery of fuel
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: In [[Argostoli#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Argostoli]], [[Fiskardo#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Fiskárdo]], [[Ayia_Eufimia#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Ayia Eufimia]] and [[Poros_Harbour#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Poros Harbour]] arrangements can be made for mini-tanker delivery of fuel
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: On the quay in [[#Argostoli|Argostoli]], [[#Fiskardó|Fiskárdo]], [[#Ayia_Eufimía|Ayia Eufimia]] and [[#Poros_Harbour|Poros Harbour]]  
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: On the quay in [[Argostoli#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Argostoli]], [[Fiskardo#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Fiskárdo]], [[Ayia_Eufimia#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Ayia Eufimia]] and [[Poros_Harbour#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Poros Harbour]]  
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: On the quay in [[Ayia_Eufimia#Fuel.2C_Water.2C_.26_Electricity|Ayia Eufimia]]
==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
====Tourism====
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{{Image right|RobolaVineyards.jpg |Kefalonia is famed for its Robola wines<br />''Click for larger view }}
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=====Argostoli=====
=====Argostoli=====
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In Argostoli you should visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3287 Archaeological Museum] which houses finds from the prehistoric to the Roman periods including a very beautiful 12 century BC Mycenaean [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylix_%28drinking_cup%29 kylix]. Also, the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3415 Historical and Folkloric Museum] is well worth a visit.
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In Argostoli you should visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3287 Archaeological Museum] which houses finds from the prehistoric to the Roman periods including a very beautiful 12 century BC Mycenaean [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylix_%28drinking_cup%29 kylix]. Also, the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3415 Historical and Folkloric Museum] is well worth a visit.
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The [http://www.kefalonianet.gr/listing/fortress-of-assos/ Venetian Castle], although not restored, makes a nice walk.
=====Drakaina Cave=====
=====Drakaina Cave=====
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* Food groceries in [[Argostoli]], [[Fiskardo|Fiskárdo]], and [[Ayia Eufimia]]
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* In [[#Ayia_Eufimía|Ayia Eufimia]] there is an excellent bakery
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* In [[Ayia Eufimia]] there is an excellent bakery
* Robola wines are sold all over the island and are of excellent quality.
* Robola wines are sold all over the island and are of excellent quality.
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* Good restaurants in [[Fiskardo|Fiskárdo]] - Lord Falcon (Thai / Greek) strongly recommended.
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* Good restaurants in [[Ayia Eufimia]]
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====Laundry====
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* In [[Ayia Eufimia]] the hotel a few m S of the jetty in the middle of the bay does laundry.
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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* In [[Argostoli]], [[Fiskardo|Fiskárdo]], and [[Ayia Eufimia]]
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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalonia Cephalonia]] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalonia Cephalonia]] (Wikipedia)
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* [http://www.kefalonianet.gr Kefalonia Net]
* [http://www.kefaloniatravel.com/ Kefalonia Travel]
* [http://www.kefaloniatravel.com/ Kefalonia Travel]
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Kefalonia
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Kefalonia (Κεφαλλονιά) also spelled as Kephallinia, Cefalonia, Cephalonia, Kephalonia and Kefallinia is the largest of the Ionian islands. For a history of the island, click on History of Kefalonia. Lying eight miles N of Zakynthos and six miles S of Lefkas, it is separated from the smaller island of Ithaca on the E side by a narrow channel. Within a total area of 688 square kms it encompasses several mountain ranges, of which the highest, Mount Enos, is 1,626 metres above sea level. A beautiful island, Kefalonia boasts a number of lovely beaches around its coasts, including the spectacular Myrtos beach on the NW coast. Inland, many of its slopes are covered with vineyards producing the Robola white and red wines for which the island is renowned. Kefalonia has a thriving tourist trade, boosted more recently by the success of the novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres, which is based around the massacre of 3,000 Italian troops by Nazi forces on the island in 1943. In 1953 the island was struck by a major earthquake which devastated most of its towns and villages, and the evidence of the destruction is still to be seen today in many parts of the island.

Yachts cruising the island mostly tend to sail down the E coast, where there are sheltered harbours at Fiskardo, Ayia Eufimia, Sami and Poros, or the more exposed W coast, where there is only one settled weather harbour at Assos before the harbours of Argostoli and Lixouri in the Gulf of Argostoli at the SW end of the island. Prevailing winds are mostly from the NW or W and only occasionally above force 5 - 6, in which conditions all the E coast harbours are safe, although gusts are experienced in Ayia Eufimia and some swell in Sami and Poros. Assos is untenable in strong W or NW winds. In Lixouri and Argostoli shelter can be found in all conditions.

Charts

BA
203 Nisos Zakinthos to Nisos Paxoi
1557 Argostoli Port
Imray-Tetra
G12 Nísos Levkas to Nísos Zákinthos
NIMA
54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
Greek
2 Ionio Pelagos
30 Kefalonia, Ithaki

Radio Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

Approach and Navigation

All approaches except for the approach to the Gulf of Argostoli and Lixouri are straightforward. See individual port entries for details.

Danger: The approaches to the Gulf of Argostoli from both E and W are full of dangers, and under no circumstances should you enter during the dark.

Check-in facilities

Customs in Argostoli.

Berthing Options

Ports

The principal ports in Kefalonia are listed in clockwise order round the island, starting from Fiskardo.

Fiskardó

Fiskardo is one of the island's most popular harbours
Click for larger view

Click on above link for details.

Ayia Eufimia

Click on above link for details.

Sami

Click on above link for details.

Poros Harbour

Click on above link for details.

Pessades

Pessades/wiki/Kefalonia#Pessades
World icon.png Pessades [[Kefalonia#Pessades|Pessades]] 38°18.6′N, 20°28.7′E
Pessades is a tiny ferry harbour a few miles SE of Argostoli. The harbour is shallow (under 1.5 metres) and there is very little space for yachts.

Argostoli

Click on above link for details.

Lixoúri

Click on above link for details.

Assos

Myrtos Bay with Assos in background

Click on above link for details.

Ayia Kyriaki

Ayia Kyriaki/wiki/Kefalonia#Ayia_Kyriaki
World icon.png Ayia Kyriaki [[Kefalonia#Ayia Kyriaki|Ayia Kyriaki]] 38°06.5′N, 20°35.5′E
Ayia Kyriaki or Ayia Kiriaki is a lovely small harbour in NW Kefalonia. However, it is usually full of fishing boats and only a small yacht could squeeze in. It is totally exposed in the prevailing NW winds and entry would be dangerous in winds of any strength from that quarter. Depths in the harbour are 2.0 metres or less.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Pelagha - A new marina is under construction at Pelagha and it is understood to be opening shortly (May '08). Please update here.

Anchorages

Coves S of Fiskardó

These coves are all very fjord-like and very attractive surrounded by cypress trees. in the first cove S of Fiskardó there is a good restaurant on the road turn but it is hidden in the trees. The second cove to the S is my favorite.

In any case, you can anchor and take long stern lines to the rocks ashore. Even better, go deep into the cove and take a long bow line and a stern line to the rocks. The bottom is not always secure and there can be some surge.

Ayia Eufimia

See Ayia Eufimia.

Kato Kastelos

Kato Kastelos is a sheltered bay NW of Cape Mounda.

Offshore Islands

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Repairs/Yards

  • There is a good mechanic in Fiskárdo. Ask Mr. Makis who runs the Philoxenia agency

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In Argostoli, Fiskárdo, Ayia Eufimia and Poros Harbour arrangements can be made for mini-tanker delivery of fuel
Water
On the quay in Argostoli, Fiskárdo, Ayia Eufimia and Poros Harbour
Electricity
On the quay in Ayia Eufimia

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Much of southern Kefalonia is thick with cypress
Click for larger view
Kefalonia is famed for its Robola wines
Click for larger view
Argostoli

In Argostoli you should visit the Archaeological Museum which houses finds from the prehistoric to the Roman periods including a very beautiful 12 century BC Mycenaean kylix. Also, the Historical and Folkloric Museum is well worth a visit.

Assos

The Venetian Castle, although not restored, makes a nice walk.

Drakaina Cave

This cave is near Poros. It has been used as a place of worship from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic times.

The Castle of Ayios Georghios

The Castle of Ayios Georghios or Yiorgios (St. George) is a Byzantine castle which was later restored and used by the Venetians was the capital of the island until 1757. It is located near the village of Peratáta about 5 km N of Argostoli.

Melissani Lake

An underground cave and lake located a short taxi drive away from Sami or Eufimia. Very pretty when sunlit through the hole where the ceiling caved in some thousands years ago.

Also see individual port entries.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Good restaurants in Fiskárdo - Lord Falcon (Thai / Greek) strongly recommended.
  • Good restaurants in Ayia Eufimia

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

  • In Ayia Eufimia the hotel a few m S of the jetty in the middle of the bay does laundry.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily flights to Athens and ferries to the mainland and other Ionian islands.

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Ionian Sea.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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