The best time is May to June and in September, when the sea is already warm and the crowds are smaller than at the peak of summer.
Best months: May, June, September
Approximate temperatures in these months: 15° to 29° (long-term averages, not a forecast)
Getting there
The flight from Israel to Kefalonia usually includes a connection, most often via Athens or another European city, and in some summer months there are also seasonal flights. Check the entry requirements and passport validity in advance, and expect standard border checks when entering the Schengen area.
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Who it suits
Couples · Families with children · Friends · Honeymoon
Beach and sea · Nature and Scenery · Food and Wine · Sailing and yachts
How long: 5-7 days
What to do
Myrtos Beach
Melissani Cave (underground lake)
Drogarati Cave
The town of Assos
Fiskardo
Argostoli
Mount Ainos
Antisamos Beach
Good to add
Car rental
Day cruise to Ithaca
Ferry tickets between the islands
Travel insurance
Suggested day plans
Classic 5-day tour
Landing and settling in Argostoli or Lixouri
A day at Myrtos Beach and photographing the view from the road
Visit to Melissani Cave and Drogarati Cave
A trip to Assos and diving or snorkeling in the bay
An evening in Fiskardo with a meal at the harbor
Nature and wine for 4 days
Morning on Mount Ainos and a drive through the mountain villages
Wine tasting in the Robola area
A day of sailing around the southern beaches
Stopping at Antisamos and the northern beaches
Tips
The roads are winding, so it is a good idea to rent a car and drive carefully, especially to the famous beaches.
Myrtos Beach is most beautiful in the morning, and the parking and the steps down to the beach are more crowded at midday.
The island is large, so it is best to choose one area to stay in rather than trying to see everything.
In summer the wind is strong at some of the beaches, so check the forecast before planning a cruise.
In the shoulder seasons some restaurants and hotels are closed, so it is best to confirm in advance.
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