KEFALONIA GREECE - 14 TOP THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO AND SEE - THE BEST GREEK ISLAND?? 

Hi there the rest of my vlogs are now over on my new travel RU-vid channel @clairegoeswhere i thought i would seperate the two channels. Speak soon. x Timestamps to click forward to seeing particular points of interest plus, my review on using buses around Kefalonia: 1. Argostoli - The capital of Kefalonia - 0:00 2. Loggerhead turtle spotting in Argostoli harbour - 1:28 3. Land train ride around Argostoli - 2:34 4. Ferry boat over to Lixouri - 3:19 5. Bus trip to Agia Effimia - 4:13 6. Bus trip to Assos (the pretties place on the island!) - 5:37 7. Melissani Lake Caves - 7:21 8. Fiskardo - One of the only areas on Kefalonia not to have been devastated in the 1953 earthquake - 8:31 9. Sami - 13:05 10. Lassi - Where we based ourselves - 13:37 11. Makris Gialos Beach - Costa Costa beach bar in Lassi - 15:38 12. Myrtos beach - We didn’t go down to it but I had to show it from above as its one of the most famous beaches in Greece!! If we had a car, we would have driven down to it. - 16:58 13. Pedal boat ride in Argosoli - 17:25 14. What travelling by bus around the island is like - 18:09 We stayed on Kefalonia island the first week of July 2018, we feel it’s one of the most beautiful islands we’ve been on, breathtaking scenery and quite a chilled island too. In 1953 most of the island was devastated by a large earthquake however, much of the north escaped it. All prices mentioned are based on what we paid July last year, so they may differ but it’s just to give you an idea. Plus, please excuse and spelling mistakes I have dyslexia and I sometimes overlook mistakes. We based ourselves in Lassi as the beaches are amazing there plus it’s close and within walking distance to the capital, Argostoli. If you are planning a trip to Kefalonia or you are wondering what it’s like then, I hope you enjoy and find my video interesting. We were there for one week so as you can imagine, we couldn’t cover all the island in that time. We hope to return one day very soon. Please ask any questions if you’re like to know more information. Take care, Claire x My review of using buses on the island: Traveling around Kefalonia by Bus This review is about how we managed to travel around Kefalonia in one week without a car and how good/bad the bus services are. We were based in Lassi the first week of July this year and found it to be an excellent base for our needs. We traveled all over the island on buses and beside one incident of a missed bus it worked out well. Argostoli is the capital and all bus links start from there. There’s around 3 bus stops in Lassi and the buses run every half past the hour from 9.30am onwards. It’s costs 1.50 euros and takes around 10 minutes. Stay on the bus until you get to the main bus stop. All the buses are lined up with numbers and destinations on them and also there’s sheets of paper with times and destinations by the side of each bus. There’s a big screen telling you times and buses and also there’s a fab tourist information inside with lots of timetables to take. I pre planned day trips before we arrived in Kefalonia by looking on the www.ktelkefaloniad.gr so I had times already worked out. Fiskardo and Assos only have around 2-3 buses running daily so pre planning is crucial and they don’t always run every day- the timetables will show you. Always arrive at least 15 mins before catching the bus as we left a few mins early on a few occasions. The bus stop in Argostoli is fine though. It’s a 2hr direct bus journey up to Fiskardo and I think there’s a 11am and a 3pm bus up and a 5pm return. It’s stunning seeing all the scenery, you go right up into the mountains but also you can see the coast aswell as other islands too, I loved travelling on bus for the scenery. There’s aircon, free wifi and they were never full when we went. To Agia Efimia there’s a direct bus routine too and I think that took around 1hr. Sami there’s a direct route also but if you wanted to go to Antisamos beach where Captain Corellis Mandolin was filmed, you would have to catch a mini bus from Sami. Melissani caves- we took a bus to Sami then caught another bus to Melissani and told the bus driver we wanted to go to the caves. He dropped us off by a big road sign of the caves on your right ( around 10 min drive away from Sami) and we walked up a short hill which is clearly signposted. It’s beautiful there and we arrived just before the hoards of crowds arrived (before 12pm - we caught the earliest bus) We were due to catch a mini bus back to Sami at 12.40pm but it didn’t turn up!!! So we found a gorgeous restaurant/bar near the water and had a drink and ordered a taxi. As there were 5 of us, my husband walked. It took him around 20-30 walking back to Sami and it cost us 8 euros in a taxi. We loved Sami the prices were so good too. Then we caught the big coach back to Argostoli at around 3pm. Although, you will see on the timetables that some times are in blue this means there might be a delay as the bus waits for a ferry to come in... we had to wait, around 45 mins. Assos you catch a bus from Argostoli which then stops at Divarata for a change over to a mini bus to take you down to Assos. I think there was only one bus there and one bus back. Assos was our favorite place, truly stunning. We took a towel and swimwear and went for a swim in a little bay the other side of the harbor, so so clear and calm, beautiful. The bus drops you off at the top of a hill which is around a 10 min walk but it’s a pretty walk down and up. We wanted to go to Myrtos beach but the bus times meant that we would be there for many hours which we didn’t want to do as I’d read it’s not great for swimming for children. We wanted to spend around an hour there but as we didn’t have a car, we couldn’t. But, we got to see it from above on the bus journeys a few times which was nice. Fiskardo is a must, it’s your traditional Greek fishing village with beautiful quirky alleyways and brightly colours houses, lots of yachts and ferries come in and crowds come off and head to the harbour side restaurants but if you carry on walking past them all you will find a much prettier spot with a fab restaurant called Panormos. It overlooks the sea and houses and not bad prices too. We did a lot around Argostoli too, we all loved going over to Lixouri on the ferry which leaves at the first bus stop into Argostoli and leaves every hour I think. We also got to see lots of turtles in the harbour in the mornings. The cost of buses were very good, short trips were 1.50 Euro and the most we paid was to travel to Fiskardo (a 2hr journey|) which cost 6.40 Euro. We packed in a lot but if we had extra time, we would have loved to go to Ithaka, explore more around Lixouri area, and maybe go to Poros and Skala and Dogerati caves. We will return one day

I traveled a lot in my life and i can tell you that it’s the most beautiful place in the world. Beautiful, clean and safe. Simply amazing. Absolutely zero crime, you can be alone or with company and go anywhere you feel like it, day evening or night. Asos is my favorite spot, breathtaking. When you reach the island that’s when you’ll realize that deep down inside we are all “Greeks in exile”. Welcome home people ......

I barely recognise it. Last time i was there it had a huge statue of Zeus i used to climb. Its good to see the plague has ended too.

God bless Greek and people, from Ethiopia💚💛❤🤲🤲⛪⛪🙏🙏

I heard you can find some decent mercenaries here

Excellent video covering a variety of sights in Kefalonia. I am a permanent citizen on the island and I really thank you for boosting our tourism with the exceptional video of yours!

Nice video. Felt very proud for my home kefalonia and more proud for my Village which is fiskardo. A real Diamond

Love Kefalonia, been 3 times it’s so beautiful, and the Greeks are always so welcoming 💓

Greece, Rome, Austria, Egypt. 🤩 I hope i can visit these places before i die!

Such a beautiful place with wonderful people (which is a rarity). Wishing everyone there the best recovery from the recent storm. Love from UK

This video is one of the best of its kind I have seen. I can't overstate how useful this is for me. Thank you so much!

Good job. I love the island. I've been traveling to Greece and living there since 13 years ago. Frkm all the places I've been to, Kefalonia is by far my fav one. I can't wait for next summer 🌞🇬🇷❤

I was in Kefalonia in July/August, we stayed in Argostoli. It was absolutely amazing! That little stretch of pavement at the beginning of the video was the road that we’d walk down everyday to get breakfast from the bakery 💕

I can't believe how clean and clear the water is and somehow it looks almost magical, wow love ❤️ love ❤️ 😍 it.

Amazing view! I would like one day to visit these wonderful places! It is stunning! Waw! Waw! Waw!

One year ago our son married in Kefalonia, beautiful place and beautiful girl ,now our lovely daughter-in-low.Good memories.💙💙

I come here every year

I've been in kefalonia in the summer and it was so beautiful and amazing. I had a really great time and can't wait to go back! Love from the netherlands❤

Wow! So amazing!😍 Thank you for taking us along. I’ve never been outside the US so this was a treat! ❌⭕️

4:01 My house by the sea!!

Every place u showed us is like someone has painted them 😘😘😘soo natural and beautiful 😘😘 💞💞 awesome video 😍😘

Hi there, a bit of a different video today, back to beauty related videos tomorrow but if you’ve been to Kefalonia, planning a visit there or wondering what it’s like on the Greek Island then you might enjoy this 😉 xx

Wow! Very good job with the video! Thank you a lot for sharing your experiences with us!

Your video is the best ive eeen..having many details and places... Thanks for sharing!!!!

I will be there next week. Cant wait.

Brilliant video, informative, interesting, excellently filmed, can't wait for my holiday in 5 weeks, thank you!

This is great we are going here in August for 2 weeks cant wait yay great vid !

Cant believe how touristy it has become. I was fortunate to visit Kefalonia 20 years ago. Man do I feel even more blessed that I was there so long ago.

Best video!!! My grandpa was from Kefalonia! Thank you!!!

looks so beautiful - I for sure want to go someday 💞

Wow just wow 😍in my bucket list now😍

We go to Kefalonia because I think is a wondrous place. We stay in Trapazeki, fantastic restaurants,especially my favourite Alecos. Simple food but so so good. We are going there again in July. I cannot wait to see my friends in this restaurant

Wawwww it is Amazing!

I watched it with pleasure, beautiful place to visit in future -)

Probably the best guide to Kefalonia on utube.All the important and useful information is here.Its also beautifully shot!😁👍👍👍

We have booked to go next June can't not wait ,🤗 x

Im in Kefalonia and its amazing

Great video love the timestamps get to see alot of kefalonia!

What a stunning video, such a beautiful place.☀️ 🌄🌅🏖☀️🙂😎 I think I know where I'll be going on my next holiday 😎☀️👙 Thanks for posting this.👍💕

I knew this was you BY these awesome pictures!!!! 💖💖

Love it!ive been there...

We’re going for our 4th time next month. It’ll be our 2nd visit to Skala. The one thing we do every year is captain Makis boat trip from Argostoli harbour. Sounds cheesy I know. Makis is a real character and it’s great fun on the boat with the “champagne” diving, clay body covering, beach volleyball and Greek barbecue. We’ve been all over Spain and various other med destinations and Kefalonia is top of the list. Kleftiko virtually every night and I come back about a stone heavier. A magical place though!!!!

Was there a number of years ago for a two week break, it was one of the most lovely places I have been too including many Greek islands, the history the scenery the people were fab. Even had a little earth tremor to talk about when we came home. The only downside was when we took a coach trip up to Fiscardo, I was crapping myself sitting at the window seat on the bus looking down at a thousand foot drop to the sea. Made sure I was sitting at the other side of the bus on the way back. Bought The film Captain Corelli as soon as we came home.

Fiskardo ticks every box for us, we visit in May, hire mountain bikes and cycle through the villages in the hills. There are wonderful pine woodland walks and small shale beaches. It’s incredibly picturesque. Cocktails in the evening at Theodora’s, lots of restaurants to choose from, a good supermarket, wonderful people.

Really Mam I Have Lot's Of Fun With You Really And Thank you For Awesome Video

Wow nice place..

Our favourite Greek Island!

Amazing vid, thanks soo much, I'm going to Kefalonia on August and your video will be my guide, great job 👍 ❤

Very cool and informative. Thank you :)

I'm in cafelonia right now for holidays I went on two plains Ryanair and Ryanair

Oh my goodness. What a BEAUTIFUL place! I can imagine it holds a lot of history too. Absolutely breathtaking! I love that you are able to get to most places via public transport (I don't currently drive). I visited Kos and the Greek half of Cyprus with my parents when I was much younger - loved it and still love Greek food and culture to this day. My hubby has never been abroad. This looks like it would be a perfect first destination, especially with the ease of travel to get from A to B. Thank you so much for sharing this - a really good insight. Take care and sending hugs xxxxx

My grandpa is from Ayia/ Agia Efimia and he was born there in a village called Makryotika. Really nice video as it brings back memories. It’s sad cause we haven’t been there for like two years and don’t think that we’re going back soon 😔

Been to kefalona 8 times now and this is the best video yet iv seen of it take care and keep the plastic from the beaches

Been to this stunning island 3 times ...God was showing off when he created this stunning island...Hope to be back soon 😍😍😍😍

I’m here because of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, it’s beautiful! ❤️

Going next week, looks great!

Wow. What a great video. Thank you for showing all the different places and stunning scenery. I actually cried watching this as i know it will be even more beautiful in person. I absolutely love how you included bus info and prices, so helpful. I've not been to kefalonia but planning to go hopefully later this year. I can't wait now. Thank you.

thumbs up hun thanx for sharing now i want to go on holiday but knowing my luck it would be barry island lol 🤗 xx

This video is lush. It reminded me a lot of the Algarve. Places like island of Tavira. Vila real de Santo António, Albufeira... you don’t need to swim with your sandals in there 😂. Thanks I’m going on holiday tomorrow and can’t wait 😊

Xi beach with red sand. Skala beach which is over 1km long and night base for turtles, also beautiful town. Mouda beach ( near Skala) long shallow water beach, perfect for children, beautiful smooth fine sand. Myrthos is must see from up close. All the restbu already mentioned. Great vid. Visit more islands. Lefkada and Corfu are also beautiful...

Great song choice

Woow so Nice 💖💖💖💖 love it's sooo beautifuls

It's my island! Thank you so much for this beautiful video ❤️😊🙏

You have done this very well and great places you’ve recorded, maybe some of the old Greek music won’t need royalties.

Very nice video ..outstanding nature and amazing sea..Thx for sharing video! Best regards from Canada ! 🍁✌🍷💕🌹👍🍁

This video was very helpful as I am planning a family trip to the island and we have also booked the Mediterranee hotel in lassi. Thank you 😊

amazing video

Lovely video! I didn't know that there is place called Lassi, Lassi is boy name here in Finland 🙂 it's not popular name anymore, but it was quite popular when I was kid 😄 nowdays international names and "old school" names and nature based names are popular here ☺️

Bravo!

i found this out some 24 years ago stayed in svoronata it was a good base to travel from we stayed at the Helena apartments with a great eating place just 15 minutes stroll from our room it looks like a very large open tent looking out over the IONIAN sea its called the FOIS try it when you go back. thanks for memories

I live in kefalonia and it's 👌

Going here this summer, can’t wait 😜

Beautiful video !

Ever been to Karpathos? It is my personal favorite Greek island. So wild and beautiful.

Bravo

Great video! I will be there next month 😀

Looking forward to my summer vacay in Sarti, Sithonia. Was wondering if 7:03 was near Sarti.💙

Great video - well done 🙂

Very informative video for the tourist and even seasoned Islanders like myself. Comprehensive look around the largest of the seven Ionian Islands. My ancestral home is Ithaca.

Добрый день Кефалония! Я была в августе на острове. Красивый остров. Понравилось осталось давольна. Красивые пляжи.

Great video btw

I'm going here next week

Hola, que tal?, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos.

2019 Greece ❤🌐

Its beautiful😍😎😎😎

👍👏 Excellent 🙋‍♂️

Welcome to the comments! Here you will find: 60% comments about the Island 40% comments about Asassin's creed odyssey

The cave rowing boat ride.we got the guy who sang the cornetto song.

We should be sailing around the ionian Greek Islands again by now :(( Damn this Covid 19!! We always long line our yacht in front of the Cocktail bar. God i need to sail!!

i love this video, i hope to visit Greece one day! However i have been to Turkey and it looks very similar ❤️❤️

Thank you very much for this beautiful video. We're off to Kefalonia in a couple of weeks so this video has been essential and have taken notes. We haven't got a car and we are staying in Svronata so will use the buses or taxi as there are 4 of us. Are the bus prices one way ? Looking forward very much, thanks again.

Wheres the statue of zeus or markos vineyard..???

If I visit this place, it'd be with my PS4 #Alexios

Thank you. I have 2 weeks stay this coming June. You have inspired me, and give me hope. It may be too early in the year (early March) when I write this. Could you supply the link to the bus companies. Thanks again. :)

Your video is amazing. So informative and helpful hints. Will definitely go there next time I’m in Greece.

Agrostoli, Melisani, etno tour top❤

Anyone here because assassin creed odyssey?

I live kefallonia. I love kefallonia

This is Sparta!!!

Hi.. thanks for sharing this video. Probably the only video where one has travelled in local busses. Can you share how and where we can find the time tables. Are the time tables reliable? Thanks for your answer