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Kefalonia

Ionian wrecks, blue caverns, turtle harbors, and mountain days in one Greek island trip

Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 26 sources

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26 sources • Updated Apr 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 26, 2026.

Visit Greece - Kefalonia - Official tourism overview for Kefalonia, including beaches, diving and snorkeling mention, turtles, monk seals, Mount Ainos, and Robola context.
Visit Greece - Action-Packed Summer Vacation, Diving in Kefalonia - Official diving description covering Kefalonia walls, caverns, caves, reefs, visibility, wrecks, and HMS Perseus.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Underwater Diving - Official island tourism activity page for dive centers and local diving popularity.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Koutsoupia Beach - Official beach page noting Koutsoupia as largely unspoiled and suitable for snorkeling.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Petani Beach

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

26 sources • Updated Apr 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 26, 2026.

Visit Greece - Kefalonia - Official tourism overview for Kefalonia, including beaches, diving and snorkeling mention, turtles, monk seals, Mount Ainos, and Robola context.
Visit Greece - Action-Packed Summer Vacation, Diving in Kefalonia - Official diving description covering Kefalonia walls, caverns, caves, reefs, visibility, wrecks, and HMS Perseus.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Underwater Diving - Official island tourism activity page for dive centers and local diving popularity.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Koutsoupia Beach - Official beach page noting Koutsoupia as largely unspoiled and suitable for snorkeling.
Visit Kefalonia Island - Petani Beach

- Official beach page noting scuba and sea dips from rocks.

Visit Kefalonia Island - Mount Ainos - Official page for hiking and the island's mountain landscape.

Visit Kefalonia Island - Caving Tours - Official page for Melissani, Drogarati, and cave activity context.

Visit Kefalonia Island - Robola Wine - Official wine and local product context for Robola, Mavrodaphne, and the island's wine culture.

Fiskardo Divers - Dive Sites - North Kefalonia dive site, visibility, water temperature, caverns, wrecks, and biodiversity detail.

Fiskardo Divers - Monk Seal Conservation Project - Local monk seal monitoring and conservation collaboration context.

Blue Manta Diving - Dive Sites - Skala-area dive site list including HMS Perseus, Kakava Amphorae Yard, Sponge Walls, Cape Kapros, and other sites.

Blue Manta Diving - HMS Perseus - Detailed operator description of HMS Perseus depth profile and wreck route.

Wildlife Sense - Home - Sea turtle conservation organization based on Kefalonia and collaborating with local and national authorities.

Wildlife Sense - Sea Turtle Volunteer Information - Nesting, hatching, Argostoli harbor turtle monitoring, and turtle conservation timing.

Kefalonia Airport - Public Bus - Official airport page for public bus and terminal operating context.

Fraport Greece - Kefalonia Airport Profile - Airport operator profile for Kefalonia Airport Anna Pollatou.

Levante Ferries - Kyllini to Poros - Official ferry operator route page for Kyllini to Poros, Kefalonia.

Greece Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visas - Official Greek Schengen visa and passport validity information.

U.S. Department of State - Greece Travel Advisory - Entry, currency, emergency number, and traveler safety information for Greece.

AADE - Climate Crisis Resilience Fee - Greek tax authority service page for the accommodation climate fee statement.

General Hospital of Kefalonia - Official hospital address, 24/7 status, and phone contact.

DAN Europe - Emergency - Diving emergency assistance and DAN Europe hotline context.

Hellenic Coast Guard - Contact - Official coast guard emergency number and contact information.

Gov.gr - 112 European Emergency Number - Official public safety emergency number information.

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