Region: ionian
Is Kefalonia worth visiting?
Kefalonia is worth visiting for the scale of its coastline and the fact that it absorbs visitors without feeling crowded. It is large enough that a car is genuinely necessary, which keeps its best beaches quieter than the Cyclades equivalents.
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Common questions
Yes. The island is large and the best beaches and caves are spread far apart with limited public transport.
Between roughly 11am and 1pm, when the sun is high enough to light the water blue through the collapsed roof.
Four to five nights lets you cover Melissani, Myrtos, Assos, Fiskardo, and still have beach days.