Guidebook for Rifi
Food Scene
'Atsoupi' tavern is very close to the house, It is only 3' minutes walk. It is a traditional Greek tavern and there you can eat delicious food at very good prices. Don't miss to visit !!
The traditional food of Kefalonia is the meat pie. Try it!!
6 locals recommend
Atsoupi Tavern
'Atsoupi' tavern is very close to the house, It is only 3' minutes walk. It is a traditional Greek tavern and there you can eat delicious food at very good prices. Don't miss to visit !!
The traditional food of Kefalonia is the meat pie. Try it!!
The traditional tavern 'Ladocola' is located in the neighboring village of Damouliana.Is very close to the house, only 5-7' minutes walk. There you can eat delicious food at the best prices.
The view is unique and you can see the most beautiful sunset………...
Damoulianata
The traditional tavern 'Ladocola' is located in the neighboring village of Damouliana.Is very close to the house, only 5-7' minutes walk. There you can eat delicious food at the best prices.
The view is unique and you can see the most beautiful sunset………...
Drinks & Nightlife
At Lixouri you' ll find many bars, cafes, restaurants. Around the central square there are many shops of any kinds.
34 locals recommend
Lixouri
At Lixouri you' ll find many bars, cafes, restaurants. Around the central square there are many shops of any kinds.
Sightseeing
Μonastery on the rocks, ideal for sunsets with immense views across the western Ionian Sea.
Kaminarata
Μonastery on the rocks, ideal for sunsets with immense views across the western Ionian Sea.
Andreas Laskaratos was a satirical poet and writer from the Ionian island of Cefalonia (or Kefallinia), representative of the Heptanese School (literature). He was excommunicated by the Greek Orthodox Church because his satire targeted many of the church's prominent members.
Andreas Laskaratos, shooting towards Argostoli, was looking and staring at the shit! A great name and a wonderful history!
34 locals recommend
Lixouri
Andreas Laskaratos was a satirical poet and writer from the Ionian island of Cefalonia (or Kefallinia), representative of the Heptanese School (literature). He was excommunicated by the Greek Orthodox Church because his satire targeted many of the church's prominent members.
Andreas Laskaratos, shooting towards Argostoli, was looking and staring at the shit! A great name and a wonderful history!
Essentials
All kind of shops are in Lixouri. However, there is a mini market store in the village nearby (Agia Thekli) where you can find basic consumption goods.
Agia Thekli
All kind of shops are in Lixouri. However, there is a mini market store in the village nearby (Agia Thekli) where you can find basic consumption goods.
Arts & Culture
In Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, you can find many deifferent places of ineterset (museums, theater, cinemas, concerts, art galleries, libraries etc.)
115 locals recommend
Argostolion
In Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, you can find many deifferent places of ineterset (museums, theater, cinemas, concerts, art galleries, libraries etc.)
The great painter Panagis Gavrielatos was born in Rifi and his beautiful house became a gallery.
Rifi
The great painter Panagis Gavrielatos was born in Rifi and his beautiful house became a gallery.
Parks & Nature
Melissani Cave is a cave located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami, about 5 km SE of Agia Efthymia, NE of Argostoli and NW of Poros. Forests surrounds the cave and the mountain slope is to the west. Near the cave is the entry to the cave with parking lots and is passed almost in the middle of the main road linking Sami and Agia Efimia especially to the northern part of the island.
27 locals recommend
Sami
Melissani Cave is a cave located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami, about 5 km SE of Agia Efthymia, NE of Argostoli and NW of Poros. Forests surrounds the cave and the mountain slope is to the west. Near the cave is the entry to the cave with parking lots and is passed almost in the middle of the main road linking Sami and Agia Efimia especially to the northern part of the island.
Beache “Petani” is a word of Homer, meaning an area with abundant water throughout the year. The Petani Beach consists of fine white pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters. The path to the beach is just as unique as the beauty of the whole of the landscape which literally leaves the visitor speechless. The beach is fully organized with canteen, sun beds and many restaurants on the seafront. Enjoy your coffee or drink, while admiring the breathtaking sunset.
34 locals recommend
Paralia Petani
Beache “Petani” is a word of Homer, meaning an area with abundant water throughout the year. The Petani Beach consists of fine white pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters. The path to the beach is just as unique as the beauty of the whole of the landscape which literally leaves the visitor speechless. The beach is fully organized with canteen, sun beds and many restaurants on the seafront. Enjoy your coffee or drink, while admiring the breathtaking sunset.
Xi Beach is an exception compared to other beaches of Kefalonia, because it has no steep cliffs or deep waters. Instead, it is very easily accessible. Its waters are very shallow and thus more than suitable for children. What makes the Xi Beach so unique and extremely impressive is its reddish color of sand. Because of its clayey composition, one can enjoy a natural and free spa session, as it is said to have cleaning and tightening effects to the skin. The beach is well organized and you will easily find a parking place. For water sports lovers, Xi Beach offers a big variety (Jet-Ski, Water-Ski etc.).
83 locals recommend
Xi Beach
Xi Beach is an exception compared to other beaches of Kefalonia, because it has no steep cliffs or deep waters. Instead, it is very easily accessible. Its waters are very shallow and thus more than suitable for children. What makes the Xi Beach so unique and extremely impressive is its reddish color of sand. Because of its clayey composition, one can enjoy a natural and free spa session, as it is said to have cleaning and tightening effects to the skin. The beach is well organized and you will easily find a parking place. For water sports lovers, Xi Beach offers a big variety (Jet-Ski, Water-Ski etc.).
Myrtos
It is the trademark of Kefalonia with numerous international awards as one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean and it is certainly worth it. Moreover, every year Myrtos is being awarded from the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) with the blue flag. The scenery from above is unique and the view is certainly breathtaking. Green rocks that result in quite a long beach with white pebbles and the Ionian Sea at its best. The turquoise waters, with or without wave, will make your swimming experience unforgettable. And when you finally descend and encounter the infinite blue, you will be enchanted. Do not leave until watching the sunset; it’s a unique experience.
168 locals recommend
Myrtos Cave
Myrtos
It is the trademark of Kefalonia with numerous international awards as one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean and it is certainly worth it. Moreover, every year Myrtos is being awarded from the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) with the blue flag. The scenery from above is unique and the view is certainly breathtaking. Green rocks that result in quite a long beach with white pebbles and the Ionian Sea at its best. The turquoise waters, with or without wave, will make your swimming experience unforgettable. And when you finally descend and encounter the infinite blue, you will be enchanted. Do not leave until watching the sunset; it’s a unique experience.
The island of Kefalonia attained special glamour and publicity because of the Hollywood production “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, which was filmed in the year 2000 on the island. The beach that fascinated most viewers was no other than the beach of Antisamos. Awarded with the blue flag, it is located a few kilometers away from the port of Sami. The landscape combines all shades of blue and green.
68 locals recommend
Antisamos
The island of Kefalonia attained special glamour and publicity because of the Hollywood production “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, which was filmed in the year 2000 on the island. The beach that fascinated most viewers was no other than the beach of Antisamos. Awarded with the blue flag, it is located a few kilometers away from the port of Sami. The landscape combines all shades of blue and green.
Lovely beach suitable for families with young children and easy access from Lixouri !!!
8 locals recommend
Lepeda
Lovely beach suitable for families with young children and easy access from Lixouri !!!
Agia Eleni is a wonderful worth-visiting beach located near Damoulianata village. Travelers will have to go up to the Damoulianata village and after savoring the amazing view from high above, go downhill on the other side of the mountain, until they reach Agia Eleni.
The beach is small with white pebbles, crystal clear waters and definitely possesses a unique beauty. It is popular to both young and old people, who dive off from high above into its deep waters and become one with the sea.
6 locals recommend
Agia Eleni Beach
Agia Eleni is a wonderful worth-visiting beach located near Damoulianata village. Travelers will have to go up to the Damoulianata village and after savoring the amazing view from high above, go downhill on the other side of the mountain, until they reach Agia Eleni.
The beach is small with white pebbles, crystal clear waters and definitely possesses a unique beauty. It is popular to both young and old people, who dive off from high above into its deep waters and become one with the sea.