Saristra Festival will partner with Verbena Festival for a summer event scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the abandoned village of Palaiá Vlacháta (Old Vlachata) near Sámi, on the island of Kefalonia.
Kefalonia has been named The Telegraph’s 8th best island in the Mediterranean, confirming its status as one of Greece’s standout holiday destinations. Known for its mix of stunning beaches, ancient history, and dramatic scenery, the island offers far more than a typical summer escape. Highlights include the historic Acropolis of Sami, the towering Mount Ainos, Greece’s first dark sky park, and the spectacular Fteri Beach, ranked among the best beaches in the world.
The Kefalonian Tratarisma Gastronomy & Wine Festival returns to Argostoli for its 3rd consecutive year on Sunday, June 14, 2026. This vibrant summer event celebrates authentic island hospitality, local producers, and regional wines (including the famous Robola). Entrance to the festival is free of charge.
The Kefalonia Tourism Partnership presents its new documentary-style video, “Craft – Lace – Memories,” inviting viewers to explore a treasured aspect of Kefalonia’s cultural heritage through the stories and hands of the people who preserve it.
The Kefalonia Tourism Partnership presents its new documentary-style video, “Cheese, Care, Tastes”, inviting viewers to discover one of the island’s most cherished culinary traditions through the people who keep it alive.
The Kefalonia Tourism Partnership presents its new documentary-style video, “Kefalonia – Nature, Life, Contrasts,” inviting prospective visitors on a different kind of journey—one experienced through the eyes of the island’s people and the stories woven into its traditions, landscapes, and everyday life.
“Get Up and Dance” by the Cultural Association “O Ainos”
The KYMATA International Film Festival returns this summer for its 5th edition, taking place from August 21 to 30 at Thalassomylos, presenting its richest and most expanded program to date. With new additions, more days of activities, and a strongly interdisciplinary character, the festival continues to transform Kefalonia into a meeting place for cinema, music, and contemporary art.
The Municipality of Sami informs the public that the opening hours of the Drogarati Cave and the Melissani Lake Cave, from May 21 to May 31, 2026, will be as follows:
We ride our motorcycles for a good cause.
Fteri Beach is ranked number 1 amongst Best Beaches in Europe and number 2 amongst Best Beaches in the World.
The traditional custom of “Smashing the Pots” comes to life once again this year in Argostoli, with the Municipality of Argostoli collaborating with the Lyceum Club of Greek Women to revive this impressive event, which dates back to the Venetian period.
Discover Airlines is expanding its route network to Kefalonia for the 2026 season.
Drive from Italy to Kefalonia Bari ⇄ Kefalonia (Sami) | Summer 2026 with SuperFast Ferries. From 01.06 to 30.09.2026, travel by ferry from Bari to Kefalonia and bring your car or motorbike with you.Take your vehicle on board
VERGOTIA 2026 International Meeting is in the World Athletics Calendar.
Trithea Villa – Your Holiday Escape in Kefalonia!
"KYMATA" Film Festival is the only film festival in the Ionian Sea and takes place in the Municipal Building Complex of Thalassomilos, which is located next to the sea, about 2 km from the center of Argostoli. More info at: https://www.kymatafestival.gr/en/
4th Open Water Swimming Event “De Bosset Bridge” in Argostoli
🏃♂️ 2000m Endurance Run – Livathos, Vlachata
A lively atmosphere full of joy, delicious food, and nonstop dancing set the scene at the Agia Marina Festival in Vlachata. The event was perfectly organized, drawing locals and visitors alike into the celebration. True to their reputation, the people of Kefalonia showed just how well they know how to dance and enjoy themselves, filling the night with music, laughter, and vibrant energy that lasted until the early hours. Special thanks to Andreas Debonos from Kefalonitis Magazine for sharing a YouTube link that perfectly captures the rhythm and energy of the night
The Cultural Association of Pyrgi "The Pyrgi" for another year with the assistance of the Ionian Islands Region, the Municipality of Sami, the Community of Pyrgi, the participation of the O.F.Y.KE.PA and the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Argostoli and under the auspices of the E.O.T., organise on September 28, 2025 the fifth mountain running marathon in Ainos, "Ainos Mountain Marathon".
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