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Day 7 Day 9
To the north of Sámi, you can take a The local Lixoúri–Argostóli car ferry is a
gentle boat ride into the spectacularly useful shortcut to Kefaloniá’s capital.
blue underground lake at Melissáni Cave Once in Argostóli (p84), visit the fascin-
(p85), then drive to the picture-perfect ating Focas-Cosmetatos Foundation.
cove at Agía Efthymía. Try some of the After a lunch of gigantes beans or baked
organic produce at Odisseas taverna (Agía pork at traditional daytime-only Tsivras
Efthymía; 26740 41133), before continuing restaurant (V Vandórou 1; 26710 24259),
north to explore the yachting mecca of tour Ágios Gerásimos monastery, taste
Fiskárdo (p85) and its neighbouring coves. wine at Robola winery and ramble in
Choose from any seafront bar for a sun- Ágios Geórgios castle. After a full-on day,
downer and eat some succulent grilled savour a quiet dinner of grilled meat,
or baked meat at Lagoudera, a taverna mezedes and Robola wine at Kastro Café
by Fiskárdo square (26740 41275). (26710 69367), right beside the castle.

Day 8 Day 10
Kefaloniá is known for its beaches, and After sipping your morning Greek coffee,
today you’re going to sample the best. stroll round the Botanical Gardens and
Drive down the winding west coast road along Lithóstroto, Argostóli’s main
to the long curve of Mýrtos beach, pausing shopping street. Head southeast for
at picturesque Ássos for a coffee. After lunch on the spacious and stylish patio of
a swim and lunch at one of the beach Denis (26710 31454) on Trapezáki beach,
canteens, carry on the Pallikí Peninsula and spend the afternoon sunbathing
to the magnificent Petaní beach for here. Round off your time in Kefaloniá
another dip. Watch the sunset and tuck with an exquisite seafood meal suspended
into fresh fish on the deck of beachside above the water at Kyani Akti (p84) and
Xouras taverna (26710 97458). maybe a bop at buzzing Bass bar.
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