Sights

• National Park of Mount Aenos (altitude 1620m). Established in 1960, for the protection of the unique dark green fir. On the slopes lives a rare breed of wild horses.

• Katavothres - Argostoli. Here the sea waters enter natural holes, follow an underground route and reappear days later to Karavomylos lake in Sami at the other end of the island.

• Drapanos Bridge – Argostoli. Constructed in 1813 form the English and connects Argostoli with Drapano shore.

• the Lighthouse of St Theodoron in Fanari area.

• Monument for the Italian soldiers of the Acqui army division. Dedicated to the Italian soldiers massacred by the Germans durig the 2nd World War.

• Asos Fortress. A Venetian castle of the 16th century at the top of the peninsula in an area covered with cypress trees and pines and a great view.

• St. George Castle. 16th century Venetian castle that used to be the capital of Cephalonia.

• Lake-cave Melissani - Karavomylos. Part of the roof of the cave has collapsed so that the sun rays enter the cave and in combination with waters make a magnificent sight. The waters flow to the nearby Karavomylos lake One can visit the cave by boat.

• Drogarati Cave. An impressive cave with stalactites and stalagmites. The cave has artificial lighting that creates a magnificent view. Due to its great acoustics it is used for concerts.

• St Gerasimos Cave, where the saint lead an ascetic life.

• Archaeological area of Krani

• Archaeological area of Sami

• Mycenaean Tombs - Mazarakata.

• Roman villa – Skala.  Ruins of a Roman villa of the 3rd century A.D with well preserved mosaics and signs.

• Vaulted Tomb - Tzanata. The findings show the existence of a significant Mycenaean center.

• Monastery of Virgin Mary at Koronato.

• Monastery of Virgin Mary – Paleoherso.

• St. Gerasimos Monastery, protector of the island – Omala

• Church of Virgin Mary Lagouvarda –Markopoulo. On August 15th every year appear Virgin Mary’s snakes.

• St. Andreas Monastery - Milapidia.

• Iakovatios Library - Lixouri. Housed in a neoclassic mansion the library includes a rich collection of old books, manuscripts and icons.

• Korgialenios Library – Historical and Folk art Museum - Argostoli.

• Archaeological Museum - Argostoli, with findings form excavations in the island and a section with exhibits from the Mycenaean period.

• Ecclesiastic Museum in St. Andreas Monastery – Peratata.