Kefalonia
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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. | 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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Kefalonia (Port of Entry)
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Kefalonia (Κεφαλλονιά) or Cephalonia or Kephalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands. For a history of the island, click on Kefalonia history. 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
- See Ionian Sea Weather.
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides.
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
See separate Wiki page for Fiskardo.
Ayia Eufimia
See separate Wiki page for Ayia Eufimia.
Sami
See separate Wiki page for Sami.
Poros
Poros is a small harbor just N of Cape Mounda. It is reported to be an uncomfortable harbor.
Pessades
Pessades is a tiny ferry harbour a few miles SE of Argostoli. The harbour is shallow and there is very little space for yachts.
Argostoli
See separate Wiki page for Argostoli.
Lixoúri
See separate Wiki page for Lixouri.
Assos
See separate Wiki page for Assos.
Ayia Kyriaki
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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995 --Istioploos
- 2008 --telfordmike 22:47, 9 March 2009 (GMT)
Kato Kastelos
Kato Kastelos is a sheltered bay NW of Cape Mounda.
Offshore Islands
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
- In Argostoli
Repairs/Yards
- There is a good mechanic in Fiskárdo. Ask Mr. Makis who runs the Philoxenia agency
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- In Argostoli arrangements can be made for mini-tanker delivery of fuel
- In Fiskárdo arrangements can be made for mini-tanker delivery of fuel
- In Ayia Eufimia there is gas station on the S of the bay, a short walk.
- Water
- On the quay in Argostoli
- On the quay in Fiskárdo
- On the quay in Ayia Eufimia
- Electricity
- N/A (Not Available)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Food groceries in Argostoli, Fiskárdo, and Ayia Efimia
- In Ayia Eufimia there is an excellent bakery
- Robola wines are sold all over the island and are of excellent quality.
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
- In Argostoli, Fiskárdo, and Ayia Eufimia
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
- Cephalonia] (Wikepedia)
- Kefalonia Net
- Kefalonia Travel
References & Publications
See Ionian Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.
Contributors to this page |
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Names: Istioploos, Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington, telfordmike, Rodger, Monterey |
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