Drapano: Argostolion
Argostoli sits on Argostoli Bay on Kefalonia, Greece, where the island’s capital follows the shore of a deep Ionian inlet. Its broad waterfront is lined with cafés, palms and moorings, while low, scrub-covered hills rise across the bay. The city was largely rebuilt after the devastating Ionian earthquake of 1953, yet it remains the administrative and commercial centre of Kefalonia. The stone De Bosset Bridge, first built in 1813, crosses the lagoon at the head of the bay and is among the town’s defining landmarks. Argostoli also provides a base for exploring Kefalonia’s coves, beaches and inland villages.
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Drapano sits at Argostoli Bay on Kefalonia’s Ionian coast in Greece, where a low, sheltered peninsula faces the island’s principal town. The locality belongs to the urban fringe of Argostoli, yet the bay gives it a distinctly maritime setting, with the wider Ionian Sea immediately beyond the harbour. Argostoli is the administrative centre of Kefalonia and a useful place to encounter the island beyond its resort beaches. Its De Bosset Bridge, built in 1813 during British rule of the Ionian Islands, crosses the Argostoli Lagoon and remains one of the city’s defining historic structures. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Kefalonia connects across the Ionian Islands.
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The terrain of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian ranges from the low coastal plains of western Peloponnese to the Pindus mountain country in the north, creating a region of strong contrasts between shore and interior. The Ionian Sea defines its western edge, alongside islands including Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada, while the Alpheios River runs through Elis towards the coast. Ancient Olympia, in Elis, was the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and its archaeological site remains one of Greece’s most important classical landmarks. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of western Greece and the Ionian.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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