Thanks to the small size of the island it’s easy to see all of Kefalonia’s top attractions and towns/villages on a 2-week holiday when renting a car but visitors who don’t drive should be aware that the bus network is not as developed as on other Greek islands which makes choosing where to stay more important.
There are 2 beautiful sandy beaches at Lassi with the popular Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos also close by, each beach is well-equipped with amenities including beach bars and water sports but quieter beaches are also just a short distance away.
The most popular holiday resort on the island, the lively yet lovely South Coast village of Skala provides couples and families with a typical beach resort holiday whilst still retaining some of its original Greek charms.
The modern cosmopolitan capital city (more like a large town) is a lively place with a good nightlife that combines tourism and local life with plenty to offer culture vultures who like seeing and doing rather than laying out on the beach all day doing nothing.
Its backstreets contain old pastel-painted Venetian buildings that survived the devastating 1953 earthquake, a selection of modern cafes, bars, and boutique shops can be found in the new section, and the harbor is packed full of yachts as well as traditional fishing boats.
Assos is one of the most beautiful places on the island of Kefalonia, one of those places with delightfully picturesque alleys where it feels like time stood still.