Free Time for Families
Whether you come to Kefalonia just to do our Sea turtle volunteer family programme, or if its part of a longer holiday, in your free time, there are lots of exciting places to explore, even if its for a half day activity or a few days!
Here are some suggestions:
Diving
Pirate Divers Club – a diving centre located in Lassi. He even picks up volunteers from the campsite on occasion in addition to offering the volunteers a discount, but you must confirm this as things change season to season.
Fiskardo Dive Centre – a dive centre located in Fiskardo, which is on the northern-most tip of the island. It is a great dive centre with very well trained staff. However figuring out transportation may be a bit tricky.
Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Kefalonia – they organise day and multi-day kayak trips as well as sea kayak courses in the crystal clear and warm Mediterranean waters of the Ionian. A great way to explore the sea and learn more about marine life. One of their popular deployment spots is in Fanari. They could even offer you a discount if you ask nicely.
Outdoor Kefalonia– run by a young adventure enthusiast. Elements is new to sea kayaking, but just as fun and knowledgeable. They also offer several other activities like paddle boarding, caving, jeep safari tours and much more.
Riding
Kefalonia’s Horse Riding Stables – Their stables are located in Sami and run by Padelis Deftereos. They offer a variety of horse riding activities, catering for beginners, experienced riders young and old. They have different tours that range from beach, country to full day rides.
Activities and Places we recommend
Trekking
Donkey Trekking Kefalonia – Located in the village Grizata, close to the harbour city Sami. Walk alongside donkeys as they lead you through the wonderful countryside. You can discover the beauty and rich history of Kefalonia the traditional way. Enjoy amazing views over the bay of Sami, evergreen valleys of the area and dive into the history of the island.
Other Activities
Drogarati Cave – Located near Sami. The cave is 150 million years old. The entry fee is 7 euros. Despite partial damage by earthquakes, the polychrome stalactites hanging from the roof like curtains still remain in the large underground chamber, which is 37 metres below ground. The second part of the cave is accessible for tourists and a great place to take photos.
Melissani Lake – Located 5km from Sami. Entry to the cave is a walk down an underground tunnel and costs 7 euros per person. For this you get about 10 minutes being rowed in a boat around the cave. Sounds a bit pricey but the cave is an interesting geological phenomenon and there’s no other way to see it. Fantastic colour of blue water and the effect of rippling light on the walls of the cave, best seen around mid-day when the sun is overhead.
Sunset Cruises – These cruise vessels vary every year, but we can guarantee that there will be at least one company offering a wonderful cruise with dinner and the best scenery. Many volunteers have enjoyed this and we highly recommend it.
Day Trips to other areas or islands via tourist boats – There are cheaper and more efficient alternatives to see nearby islands. There are plenty of boats that dock at the Harbour of Argosto- li or in Skala on the eastern part of the Island that conduct day trips to different islands such as Zakynthos, Ithaca and possibly even Lefkada. We recommend: Fiskardo Captain Vangelis boat tours in Skala or the QueenBee which can be found while walking along the Argostoli Harbour where there are many other local boats are available for tours.
Liocharis Kefalonia Olive Mill – Open to visitors and tours during summer. We carry out olive oil tasting sessions and a traditional Greek Brunch with feta cheese as we explain the benefits in health from olive oil consumption.