Argostoli: I Love Kefalonia
Argostoli occupies the sheltered head of Argostoli Bay on Kefalonia in Greece’s Ionian Islands. Kefalonia’s capital spreads around a working waterfront, where a palm-lined promenade and yacht berths place the “I Love Kefalonia” sign within the town’s central shore. Across the bay rise the wooded slopes of Mount Ainos, Kefalonia’s highest mountain and the core of a national park. East of the centre, the De Bosset Bridge crosses Koutavos Lagoon; built in 1813 under British rule, it is a defining remnant of the island’s early 19th-century administration. Argostoli is also Kefalonia’s principal port and commercial centre, and its protected bay gives the town a close relationship with the sea.
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Argostoli lies along the sheltered waters of Argostoli Bay on Kefalonia’s southwest coast, where a broad inlet and the island’s slopes shape the capital’s waterfront setting. The town is the administrative centre of Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, and its quays bring together ferries, fishing boats and cafés. The De Bosset Bridge, first built in 1813 under British rule, crosses the bay beside Koutavos Lagoon and remains one of Argostoli’s defining landmarks. Near the harbour, the Katavothres sinkholes reveal the island’s distinctive limestone geology. Argostoli is also a practical base for exploring Kefalonia’s beaches, villages and mountainous interior. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kefalonia and the Ionian Islands.
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