South-west beaches
about 10 min by car
Spartia, Pessada, Trapezaki, Ai Helis, Avythos and Lourdas are all within 15 minutes: sandy coves and clear water, several with the Blue Flag.
Location
Pernari Apartments are in Spartia, on the sunny south-west side of Kefalonia, close to the airport, to Argostoli and to some of the island’s best beaches.
Where we are
Pernari is just ten kilometres from the island’s capital Argostoli and one kilometre from the beach of Klimatsia. A few kilometres further you can reach the beautiful beaches of Ammes, Ai Helis, Avythos, Trapezaki, Lourdas, Makrys and Platys Gialos, several of which have been awarded the Blue Flag.
- 7 km from the airport
- 9 km from Argostoli
- 30 km from Sami port
- 35 km from Poros port
- 1 km from Klimatsia beach
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What’s Nearby
In Spartia village
- Minimarkets, cafés and a taverna: 250–300 m, a few minutes on foot
- Car rental: 400 m
- More tavernas by the sea at Spartia and Pessada: about 1 km
Everyday needs
- Pharmacy, bakery and petrol station in Peratata: about 3 km
- Supermarkets, banks, hospital and shops in Argostoli: 11.3 km · 15 min by car
- Kefalonia Airport: 8.3 km · 15 min by car
Beaches close by
- Spartia (Klimatsia) beach: 1.8 km · 5 min by car
- Pessada beach: 3.1 km · 10 min by car
- Trapezaki beach: 6.9 km · 10 min by car
- Ai Helis beach: 6.2 km · 10 min by car
- Ammes beach: 6.7 km · 10 min by car
- Avythos beach: 5.9 km · 15 min by car
- Lourdas beach: 9.4 km · 15 min by car
- Makrys & Platys Gialos (Lassi): 10.8 km · 15 min by car
Culture & wine
- Mycenaean tombs of Mazarakata: 3.5 km · 5 min by car
- St George’s Castle, Peratata: 5.8 km · 10 min by car
- Local wineries: 2–5 km
- Monastery of St Gerasimos & the Robola vineyards of Omala: 13.9 km · 20 min by car
Distances are by road from Pernari, drive times approximate.
Things to Do in Kefalonia
Pernari is a great base for exploring the island: the south-west beaches and Argostoli are minutes away, and the highlights of the north are an easy day trip.
Argostoli & Lassi
about 15 min by car
The island capital: the stone De Bosset bridge, the Lithostroto shopping street, the seafront, and the beaches of Makrys and Platys Gialos.
St George’s Castle
about 10 min by car
The Venetian castle above Peratata, the island’s old capital, with wide views over the south of Kefalonia.
Monastery of St Gerasimos
about 20 min by car
The monastery of the island’s patron saint in the Omala valley, surrounded by the vineyards of Kefalonia’s Robola wine.
Mount Ainos National Park
about 50 min by car
The island’s highest mountain (1,628 m), covered with the rare Kefalonian fir. Walking trails and views of the Ionian islands.
Melissani Lake & Drogarati Cave
about 40 min by car
Take a boat onto the underground lake of Melissani, best around midday when sunlight falls through the open roof, and visit the stalactite cave of Drogarati nearby.
Antisamos Beach
about 50 min by car
A white-pebble bay near Sami, framed by green hills, and one of the filming locations of “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”.
Myrtos Beach
about 45 min by car
Kefalonia’s most famous beach: brilliant white pebbles and turquoise water under steep cliffs. Stop at the viewpoint on the way down.
Assos
about 55 min by car
A colourful village on a small peninsula, crowned by a Venetian fortress.
Fiskardo
about 65 min by car
The harbour village in the north, with pastel houses that survived the 1953 earthquake, yachts and waterside restaurants.
Xi Beach
by car or by ferry from Argostoli to Lixouri
The red-sand beach of the Paliki peninsula, with shallow water that is ideal for children.
Poros & Skala
about 40 min by car
The south-east coast: the harbour town of Poros and the long beach and Roman villa of Skala.
How to Get Here
By sea
Ferries connect Kefalonia with the mainland ports of Patras and Kyllini, and with the islands of Lefkada and Zakynthos, arriving at Sami, Poros or Argostoli.
By plane
Daily flights from Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) to Kefalonia Airport, and direct flights from many European cities in summer. The airport is only 7 km from Pernari; an airport shuttle is available on request.
By bus
KTEL buses run daily from the Kifissos central bus station in Athens to Kefalonia (via the Kyllini ferry).
By car
Car and bike rental can be arranged for you. Free private parking is available at the property.
Get in Touch
Pernari Apartments
Spartia, Kefalonia 280 83, Greece
Tel: +30 2671200123
Mobile: +30 694 611 2288
Email: pernarikefalonia@gmail.com
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