IS KEFALONIA A WINDY ISLAND? LEARNING TO READ THE WIND
“Is it always windy in Kefalonia?”
It’s one of the questions we get asked most often, especially as summer approaches. And, as is often the case with islands, the answer isn’t simply yes or no. Kefalonia can certainly be windy. But the wind here isn’t necessarily something to worry about or simply put up with. It’s more a part of island life — something worth getting to know. Because on an island as large and varied as Kefalonia, knowing where the wind is coming from can completely change the way you spend a day by the sea.
GOLD, INCENSE AND SEA. THE CHURCHES OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS BETWEEN GRECE AND VENICE
Entering a church in the Ionian Islands, the Greece we are accustomed to seems to change its tone. Outside, there is the sea, dazzling under the sun. The houses have brightly coloured shutters, the narrow streets smell of flowers and warm stone. Inside, however, the light slows down, gathering around the candles, gliding over the icons, dissolving into the smoke of incense. Before the iconostasis, the saints seem to emerge from the shadows. When your gaze lingers on their faces, you realise that something is not quite as you might expect. There is the gold of the icon, the solemnity of the Orthodox tradition, but also a different kind of light: bodies acquire volume, garments seem to move, faces have an almost painterly softness. And sometimes, from the back of the church, comes a song made up of several voices. It is at that moment that the secret of the Ionian Islands begins to reveal itself. Here, Greece met Venice, and that long encounter left its mark on painting, music, churches and collective memory, including the religious sphere.
SECRET KEFALONIA: 10 BEACHES WHERE YOU CAN FEEL LIKE A MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOE
There's a Kefalonia everyone knows: the one with the perfect photographs in Myrtos, the beach bars in Lassi, and the sunsets in Petani that endlessly stream across social media... And then there's another island, quieter and more discreet, that can only be discovered by those who have the time to slow down and the curiosity to get off the beaten track. It's a Kefalonia made of dirt roads, nameless bays, and beaches where the loudest sound is that of the cicadas. Just step away from the more well-known destinations to discover a different island: wilder, more authentic, more surprising. A Kefalonia where you can still find a corner all to yourself, lay out your towel in front of an incredible sea, and feel, at least for a few hours, like a modern-day Robinson Crusoe.
THE AGAVE THREAD: THE ATHANATOS TRADITION BETWEEN CRAFTMANSHIP AND FEMININE MEMORY
On the sunny streets of Kefalonia, amid dry stone walls, luminous beaches, and Mediterranean views, the American agave dominates the landscape with its imposing presence. Known locally as athanatos—"the immortal"—this plant is not only a symbol of the Mediterranean, but also holds a surprising history of resilience, feminine creativity, and cultural memory.
ASSASSIN'S CREED ODYSSEY: KEFALONIA BETWEEN VIDEOGAME AND REALITY
What if we told you that before you've even landed on Kefalonia... you might have already explored it with a controller in hand? Kefalonia is not only one of the most beautiful islands in Ionian Greece, but also one of the most recognizable settings in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Ubisoft's video game that brought Ancient Greece to life in an open-world setting.
KEFALONIA, THE PLAYLIST FOR YOUR TRIP
There are trips that are remembered through their landscapes, others through their scents or flavors. And then there are those that remain etched in your memory thanks to their music. Kefalonia is all of these things combined: the blue of the sea, the intense light of the beaches, the scent of iced coffee, the sound of the waves, and the buzz of the tavernas. Driving with the windows down, every curve overlooking the sea seems to demand its own music, and everything becomes more intense with the right song. That's why we've created a playlist to listen to during your trip, while driving to the next beach with the windows down or while watching the sun slowly sink below the horizon, but also once you've returned home, to take your mind back to the golden light of the Greek summer.
ITHACA OR KEFALONIA? ULYSSES' ISLAND BETWEEN MYTH AND GEOGRAPHY
When we think of Ithaca, our minds quickly turn to the small Greek island with hidden coves, paths through olive groves, and the timeless charm found in the verses of the Odyssey. It is the island that quintessentially represents a homecoming, a safe haven after a long journey. Yet, a fascinating theory invites us to look beyond certainties: what if the Ithaca described by Homer was not the island that bears that name today?
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CAPTAIN CORELLI, A MAP OF THE FILM SETS
Postcard landscapes, music you can not resist to dance to and an unmistakable Mediterranean charm: Greece has been a real open-air set for many iconic scenes in the history of cinema, no wonder. And Kefalonia? Well, it also has its star in the Hall of Fame of films shot in Greece! The film that made the island famous internationally is Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Even if most of the sets were built specifically for the filming and no longer exist today, thanks to the film places like Myrtos, Antisamos and Chorgota have become even more popular, helping to make the island a more sought-after tourist destination and to keep its historical memory alive. In our article we report the pins patiently annotated by @Los Direcionis for a tour in the footsteps of Captain Corelli. If you haven't seen the film yet, hurry up, you'll feel like you're already here!
WINTER SOLSTICE IN GREECE, STORMS AND CELEBRATIONS
A new storm breaks out outside and we hear the sea roaring in the distance, Poseidon must have celebrated the solstice in style. Leneone is starting, the month between January and February that for the ancient Greeks was the heart of winter. The period of storms and cold winds, but also the time of conviviality. While waiting for the coffee to be ready, warm up with a read on our blog!
10 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LONG FOR GREECE IN WINTER
While it is true that Italians and Greeks are “one face, one race” and have woven a complex web of shared history, knowledge and culture for millennia, Greek traditions do not always correspond to Italian ones, especially in religious holidays that involve different celebrations for Catholics and Orthodox. In this article we tell you about the 10 traditions that will enliven our Christmas and New Year. Are you ready to leave with us for this journey into the festive cuisine and celebrations of Kefalonia?
