Fiscardo

Largely intact from the earthquake that devastated Kefalonia in 1953, Fiscardo retains the architecture and ambience of times bygone – an era when the Venetians were the island’s rulers supreme. With a luscious green background and rows of pastel-coloured buildings, this scenic little port is a yachtsman’s paradise lined up with luxury vessels and sailing boats.

It is also a foodie destination with an array of high-end restaurants and tavernas serving the freshest catch of the day. There are moreover several arts and crafts shops for some pre-or after-dinner browsing. The area’s characteristically indented coastline sports numerous secret coves and bays surrounded by thickly forested hills – and the best way to explore them is by hiring one of the boats in Fiscardo.