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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Argostoli, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece 1
Population
36,064 people in the 2021 census for the Kefalonia regional unit, which is the island. The 2011 census was 35,801. 1
Internet Speed
Average 50 Mbps VDSL; Starlink broadly available for 200+ Mbps
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate used for Greece was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, about 0.8925 euro per US dollar. 2
Tap Water
Tap water in most places a tourist visits is drinkable. It often tastes poor, especially on islands, where it may be imported and heavily chlorinated, and many people buy bottled water. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
Cosmote, Vodafone Greece and Nova sell prepaid SIMs, and activation needs a passport or identity card. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS for 14.50 euro for 30 days. Vodafone Data Day is 1.20 euro for 15 GB for 24 hours. 4 3
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are widely used; local Piraeus Bank for residency requirements.
Accommodation
Mix of stone villas, boutique apartments, and family-run pensions.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards accepted in most shops/restaurants; cash still preferred in remote mountain villages.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com prices range from €45-€120/night depending on season.
Budget Accommodation
Kefalonia Backpackers in Argostoli or studios in Lassi for ~€35/night (off-season).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Lassi (beaches) or Skala (resort vibe and nightlife).
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Argostoli (year-round life, proximity to services) or Sami (scenic and quiet).

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking room with a street address was found. A map search for coworking in Argostoli returned no place, and Workhubs lists its spaces in Britain. Many apartments and bars on the island offer free wifi. 14 15 5
Best Cafe for Work
Antico Cafe (Argostoli Waterfront) - Reliable Wi-Fi and power outlets; Coffee ~€4.50.
Networking Events
Digital Nomads Kefalonia Facebook Group meetups at Baroque Le Bistro.
Social Events for Expats
Kefalonia Expats & Locals group; weekly meetups at Captain's Table in Argostoli.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber/Bolt; use Radiotaxi Kefalonia (+30 2671 022700).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Kefalonia Rent a Scooter hires a SYM Symphony SR 125 from 20 euro a day with no card and no deposit, for pickup at its Argostoli and Lassi offices, at Sami port or at Kefalonia airport (EFL). 11 26
Best Beach Nearby
Makrys Gialos in Lassi is the busy beach a short way from Argostoli. Myrtos, on the west coast, is the beach most often called the island's best; the shore drops steeply and it is a poor choice for non-swimmers. 5
Top Regional Airline
SKY express flies Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Athens. On 29 October 2026 its route page advertised one-way fares from 44 euro, with October 2026 from 192 euro and November 2026 from about 60 euro. 16
Top International Airline
Aegean Airlines or Ryanair (Seasonal direct flights from London, Milan, Berlin).
Highway Access
The main roads are the Argostoli to Sami national road, the Argostoli to Poros road, and the Argostoli to Fiskardo road, which also links toward Lixouri. 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no train. The KTEL Kefalonias station is at Antoni Tritsi 5, Argostoli. 10
Public Transport Passes
KTEL Kefalonias sells single tickets. Argostoli to Sami is about 4.40 euro and takes about 45 minutes, with one or two buses a day. No monthly pass is published on the timetable. 10
Regional Travel
Levante Ferries one-way foot-passenger fares are 14.50 euro between Kyllini and Poros and 15.40 euro from Patras to Sami. Sami to Pisaetos on Ithaca, run by Levante Ferries and Ionion Pelagos, starts at 4.50 euro. 9 24 25

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
General Hospital of Kefalonia, Saint Gerasimos, at Souidias 17, Argostoli. It is open all day and night. The switchboard is +30 26713 61100. 6 7
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Kefalonia Yoga (Sami) - Drop-in classes ~€15.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gymland, Lithostroto 47, Argostoli, phone +30 2671 026120. Weekdays 08:30 to 23:00, Saturday 09:00 to 19:00, closed Sunday. The gym publishes no prices on its site. Palmos Gym shops, and a 59.99 euro month, are in Athens. 12 13
Laundry Services
Wash & Dry Self Service Laundry (Argostoli waterfront).

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
fagaki.gr (primary local platform) and efood.gr.
Best Local Dish to Try
Kefalonian meat pie (kreatopita), a farmhouse pie. Captain's Table in Argostoli is a recommended place for it, and Dionysos in Poros serves a traditional version. 5
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Oskars (Lassi) - Excellent vegan moussaka; main dishes ~€14.
Best Dessert Spots
Premier (Argostoli Square) - Try the Mandola (traditional caramelized almonds).
Affordable Shopping Spots
AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl (near Argostoli entrance).
E-commerce/Online Store
Skroutz.gr (The Amazon of Greece) for all tech and home goods.
Grocery Delivery
Market In (Online ordering available in Argostoli).
Bar/Nightlife Area
Vallianou Square (Argostoli) and Skala beachfront bars.
Local Brewery
Kefalonian Beer (Brewery in Karavomylos) - Try the Red Ale.
Wine Bars
Gentilini Winery & Vineyards - Tastings from €12; incredible Robola wine.
Street Food Stalls
Kantina at the Argostoli peripheral road for Souvlaki (€3.50).
Popular International Cuisine
Cavo Panos (Italian/Asian Fusion) in Lassi; average main €18.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Myrtos Beach, and Melissani Cave at Karavomylos, about 2 km from Sami. An adult ticket is 10 euro and a reduced ticket is 5 euro. The municipality page opened on 26 October 2026 said the cave is open daily from 10:00 to 15:00. 5 8
Museums & Art Venues
Korgialenio Historical and Cultural Museum in Argostoli. 5
Historical Sites
Castle of Agios Georgios at Kastro, near Perata, a Venetian fort with a wide view. 5
Religious Sites
Monastery of Agios Gerasimos at Omala, dedicated to the island's patron saint. His relics are in the old church. 1 5
Annual Events
Robola Wine Festival (August) in Omala Valley.
Cultural Districts
Lithostroto (Argostoli's pedestrian shopping and history street).
Theater Venues
Kephalos Municipal Theater (Argostoli).
Local Markets
Argostoli Fish Market (Daily at the harborfront near the turtles).
Music Scene
Traditional 'Kantades' (Serenades) performed at local tavernas in the evenings.
Street Art
Occasional murals in the harbor area of Argostoli.
Cooking Classes
Kefalonian Culinary Experience (Metaxata) - prices from €70.
Art Galleries
The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture (Metaxata).
Historic Buildings
De Bosset Bridge, also called the Drapano Bridge, crosses the bay of Argostoli. It dates from the British protectorate, when Charles Philippe de Bosset was provisional governor, 1810 to 1814. 1
Local Heritage
Writers have suggested Kefalonia, rather than today's Ithaca, as Homer's Ithaca. One theory is that the Paliki peninsula was a separate island in the late Bronze Age. 1

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Koutavos Lagoon, on the bay at Argostoli, where loggerhead turtles are seen in the water by the De Bosset Bridge. 1
National Parks Nearby
Mount Ainos National Park covers most of the Ainos range, the island's highest mountain at 1,628 metres. The forest is Greek fir (Abies cephalonica) and black pine. 1
Cycling/Walking Paths
Fanari Road, a coastal walk or drive north of Argostoli and Lassi, passes the Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi and the Katavothres sea mills. 5
Scenic Viewpoints
Sunset at Petani Beach or Assos Village view from the main road.
Birdwatching Locations
Koutavos Lagoon (Argostoli) - home to Loggerhead turtles and swans.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Prohibited on most beaches during summer for fire safety.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
ACS Courier and ELTA (Hellenic Post) in Argostoli.
Tech Repair Services
Computer Land (Argostoli).
Table Tennis Spots
Argostoli Sports Center (Near Koutavos).
Language Classes
The Greek Hub (Online & Seasonal workshops in Fiscardo).
Libraries & Study Spots
Korgialenios Library (Argostoli) - quiet, historical setting.
Community Centers
Municipal Building (Argostoli Town Hall) community spaces.
Gaming Lounges
InSpot Internet Cafe (Argostoli).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Limited; mostly OPAP betting shops.

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,700 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €68,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €120,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €96,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €120,000)
Corporate Tax
22% 20
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% 21
Tax System
Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. People who are not resident are taxed on income arising in Greece. Residence turns on physical presence in Greece during any 12-month period and on the centre of vital interests. The Greece tax profile uses more than 183 days for that presence test. 18 19
Highest Income Tax Bracket
44 percent on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro. The band from 40,000 euro to 60,000 euro is 39 percent. From tax year 2026 some rates are lower for people under 30 and for dependent children. 18
VAT
24 percent standard since 1 June 2016. 13 percent covers basic food and services such as restaurants, cafes and tourist stays. 6 percent covers medicines, books, newspapers and tickets for theatre and concerts. A further 30 percent cut applies on Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios, not on Kefalonia. 17
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes, applicable to Greek tax residents.
Property Tax
ENFIA (Annual tax based on location/size).
Property Transaction Tax
3% plus notary/legal fees.
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
The digital nomad visa does not itself cut tax on foreign remote-work pay. Article 5C exempts 50 percent of employment or business income arising in Greece for seven tax years, if you were not a Greek tax resident in five of the previous six years, you move from an EU or EEA country or a country with a tax-cooperation agreement, and the work is for a Greek legal entity, a foreign company permanent establishment in Greece, or a business you carry on in Greece. Article 5A is a 100,000 euro annual lump sum on foreign income for 15 years for someone who invests at least 500,000 euro. Article 5B taxes a pensioner's foreign income at 7 percent. 22 23

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. English Wikipedia, Kefalonia, 2021 population 36,064, roads, Mount Ainos and the De Bosset BridgeSecondary
  2. European Central Bank reference rate on 22 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollarsOfficial
  3. Wikivoyage Greece, 230 V plugs, tap water and prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  4. Vodafone Greece prepaid price list, Combo 9GB 14.50 euro for 30 days and Data Day 1.20 euro, in force from 9 February 2026Official
  5. Wikivoyage Kefalonia, beaches, meat pie, Fanari Road, castle and free wifiSecondary
  6. General Hospital of Kefalonia, Saint Gerasimos, Souidias 17, ArgostoliOfficial
  7. OpenStreetMap way for the General Hospital of Kefalonia in ArgostoliReference
  8. Municipality of Sami, Melissani adult ticket 10 euro, open 10:00 to 15:00Official
  9. Ferryscanner route page, Kyllini to Poros run by Levante Ferries, foot-passenger one-way 14.50 euroSecondary
  10. KTEL Kefalonias Argostoli to Sami, about 4.40 euro, station at Antoni Tritsi 5Secondary
  11. Kefalonia Rent a Scooter price list, SYM Symphony SR 125 from 20 euro a dayOfficial
  12. Gymland, Lithostroto 47, Argostoli, hours and phoneOfficial
  13. Palmos Gym memberships, shops in Athens rather than ArgostoliOfficial
  14. OpenStreetMap search for coworking in Argostoli, no resultReference
  15. Workhubs coworking list, spaces in Britain, none in ArgostoliOfficial
  16. SKY express Kefalonia to Athens fares, October and November 2026Official
  17. AADE basic value-added tax rates, 24, 13 and 6 percentOfficial
  18. PwC Greece personal income tax, worldwide income for residents, 44 percent above 60,000 euroSecondary
  19. PwC Greece tax residence, presence in any 12-month periodSecondary
  20. PwC Greece corporate income tax, standard rate 22 percentSecondary
  21. PwC Greece withholding tax, dividends 5 percentSecondary
  22. AADE tax guide for non-residents, Articles 5A, 5B and 5C, 9 July 2025Official
  23. AADE page on tax incentives for new tax residents, Articles 5A, 5B and 5COfficial
  24. Ferryscanner route page, Sami to Pisaetos on Ithaca run by Levante Ferries and Ionion Pelagos, one-way from 4.50 euroSecondary
  25. Ferryscanner route page, Patras to Sami run by Levante Ferries, foot-passenger one-way 15.40 euroSecondary
  26. Kefalonia Rent a Scooter home page, pickup at the Argostoli and Lassi offices, Sami port and the airport, no depositOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Greek Digital Nomad Visa offers 50% income tax reduction for 7 years. The digital nomad visa does not itself cut tax on foreign remote-work pay. Article 5C…
    • Best Beach Nearby Makris Gialos (Lassi) - 5 mins from Argostoli. Makrys Gialos in Lassi is the busy beach a short way from Argostoli. Myrtos, on the west…
    • Best Coworking Space The Workhubs (Argostoli) - Flexible daily desks ~€20/day. No coworking room with a street address was found. A map search for coworking in Argostoli…
    • Best Hospital General Hospital of Argostoli 'Agios Gerasimos'. General Hospital of Kefalonia, Saint Gerasimos, at Souidias 17, Argostoli. It is open all…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Kreatopita (Kefalonian meat pie) at Tassia in Fiscardo. Kefalonian meat pie (kreatopita), a farmhouse pie. Captain's Table in Argostoli is a…
    24 more changes
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Kefalonia Moto Rent (Argostoli); Scooters ~€25/day, E-bikes ~€35/day. Kefalonia Rent a Scooter hires a SYM Symphony SR 125 from 20 euro a day with no card and…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include National Bank of Greece and Alpha Bank in Argostoli. Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate used for Greece was 1 euro =…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Coastal path from Argostoli to the Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi. Fanari Road, a coastal walk or drive north of Argostoli and Lassi, passes the Lighthouse…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Palmos Gym (Argostoli) - €10 day pass / €50 monthly. Gymland, Lithostroto 47, Argostoli, phone +30 2671 026120. Weekdays 08:30 to 23:00…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% 44 percent on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro. The band from…
    • Highway Access Main island road connects Argostoli to Fiscardo (North) and Skala (South). The main roads are the Argostoli to Sami national road, the Argostoli to Poros road, and…
    • Historic Buildings De Bosset Bridge (World’s longest stone bridge over sea). De Bosset Bridge, also called the Drapano Bridge, crosses the bay of Argostoli. It dates…
    • Historical Sites St. George’s Castle (Kastro) - Venetian ruins with views. Castle of Agios Georgios at Kastro, near Perata, a Venetian fort with a wide view.
    • Local Heritage Odysseus ties—local claims to being the true Homeric Ithaca. Writers have suggested Kefalonia, rather than today's Ithaca, as Homer's Ithaca. One…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains; KTEL Bus Station in Argostoli is the primary hub. There is no train. The KTEL Kefalonias station is at Antoni Tritsi 5, Argostoli.
    • Museums & Art Venues Korgialenio Historic and Cultural Museum (Argostoli). Korgialenio Historical and Cultural Museum in Argostoli.
    • Must-See Landmarks Myrtos Beach and Melissani Underground Lake (€8 entry). Myrtos Beach, and Melissani Cave at Karavomylos, about 2 km from Sami. An adult ticket is…
    • National Parks Nearby Mount Aenos (Mountain range with unique Abies Cephalonica firs). Mount Ainos National Park covers most of the Ainos range, the island's highest mountain at…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Aenos National Park (Mount Aenos) - home to wild horses. Koutavos Lagoon, on the bay at Argostoli, where loggerhead turtles are seen in the water…
    • Population 35,800 (Island total) 36,064 people in the 2021 census for the Kefalonia regional unit, which is the island. The…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Public Transport Passes Single tickets only, typically €2.00 to €5.00 depending on distance. KTEL Kefalonias sells single tickets. Argostoli to Sami is about 4.40 euro and takes about…
    • Regional Travel Ferries from Sami to Ithaca (€15) or Poros to Kyllini (Mainland) (€12). Levante Ferries one-way foot-passenger fares are 14.50 euro between Kyllini and Poros and…
    • Religious Sites Monastery of Agios Gerasimos (Island patron saint). Monastery of Agios Gerasimos at Omala, dedicated to the island's patron saint. His relics…
    • SIM Card Cosmote (best coverage), Vodafone, and Nova. Available at Germanos Argostoli. Cosmote, Vodafone Greece and Nova sell prepaid SIMs, and activation needs a passport or…
    • Tap Water Generally safe for showering, but bottled water is highly recommended for drinking due to… Tap water in most places a tourist visits is drinkable. It often tastes poor, especially…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents; Greece-source only for non-residents. Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income. People who are not resident are taxed…
    • Top Regional Airline Sky Express (Daily flights to Athens). SKY express flies Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Athens. On 29 October 2026 its route page…
    • VAT 24% standard; 13% for food/services. 24 percent standard since 1 June 2016. 13 percent covers basic food and services such as…

    fix pass after the batch check. Every address, opening hour and price behind a citation was re-opened. The power sockets line now reads like the other Greece cities; the scooter hire names the live operator and its pickup points after the old shop's site went offline; the regional airline fares are the ones on the page today; the ferry fares now cite pages that open and name the operator; the gym line drops a review price whose page blocks access.

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