Description:
This is the largest of the Ionian islands and is green and rugged like its neighbour, Ithaca.
Argostolion - see separate entry - is the capital.
All the towns on the island (with the exception of Fiskardho) were destroyed in the 1953 earthquake and have been rebuilt using reinforced concrete. Consequently, Fiskardho is the most charming of island ports and the most popular. Be sure to arrive early in the day to secure quay space. A few old buildings remain, giving a hint of its more elegant past.
A yacht on passage from Malta to Kephalonia was hit 80NM from the coast at night by an unlit (fishing) vessel in June 2017. The vessel did not stop and the yacht was dismasted and badly damaged. Yachts should navigate with great care and vigilance at night in these waters. See report here.
Position:
38° 17.85'N, 020° 38.61'E (off Sami)
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