Fiskardo, built in a bay, is a traditional fishing village that is as pretty as a painting and attracts many summer holidaymakers. Remains of its former gentility can be seen in the narrow alleys, the balconies full of flowers, and the numerous protected 18th century houses. Amongst the little boats and fishing vessels anchored at the jetty of the tiny harbour, in front of the shops, tavernas and bars, are numerous private yachts, giving the settlement a cosmopolitan air. Sights worth visiting are the Byzantine church, which has an ancient relief of the Dioskouroi, and the so called throne of Queen Fiskarda, a recess carved in the rock. On Kavos hill are the remains of an Early Christian basilica, and there is a Roman cemetery in this area. Traces of a settlement considered to be the earliest in the Ionian islands have been found just outside Fiskardo village. Fiskardo is surrounded by beautiful villages and clean beaches. To the west of Fiskardo are Yermenata, Antipata and Psilithra. The picturesque villages of Tselentata and Evreti on the south and east coast face Ithaka (Ithaki). In this zone in north east Kefalonia you can also visit the Thematon monastery, dedicated to the Virgin and built on the summit of a verdant hill

Busy in the height of the season with moored yachts, the daily ferry and boat trips leaving from the harbour, Fiskardo is a hive of activity, especially as it is the only mariner with electricity and a water-supply with plenty of docking space. The tree-lined bay, complete with fishermen's houses and small shops, makes it a popular place to sit and watch the world go by and there is a fine selection of restaurants, tavernas and cafes to tempt your appetite.
Stroll around the headland to the small beach or visit one of the many coves nestling along the coastline, some only accessible by boat. The prettiest of these is at Foki, only 1.5 km southeast of Fiskardo - about a twenty- minute walk. Too much sunbathing and feeling the need to cool down - then meander through the hills under the shade of the surrounding cypress, pine and olive trees. Though there are many places to stay here hotels, studios and villas for rent most of the tour operators use Fiskardo as a day excursion from the main resorts. This is a truly beautiful place and not to be missed even if it is a 2 hour drive from the south of Kefalonia island.

Holidays in Fiskardo - Kefalonia, GREECE
Fiskardo is a small picturesque fishing village and has the northernmost harbour on Kefalonia. Fiskardo is set among superb rugged hills and beautiful Kefalonia landscapes full of cypress trees and olive groves. Located about 30 miles from the capital. Colourful traditional houses overlook a small cosy working harbour lined with restaurants.
Fiskardo has good views across the water to the dramatic outline of the island of Ithaka. Fiskardo appeals to those who want to stay in a unique traditional Kefalonia village. It is an atmospheric and popular place with whitewashed shops and colourful flower-decked houses, fisherman and fruit sellers. Nightlife is centred on the bars and tavernas clustered around the cobbled harbour waterfront and the narrow lanes in the centre of the village. Many Fiskardo restaurants and cafes have superb views and a few bars open until quite late. Colourful local fishing boats line the quay and the harbour is popular with visiting yachts, making holidays in Fiskardo a pretty cosmopolitan affair in the summer. Hire a small motor boat and explore some of the secluded coves and lagoons to each side of the village with calm clear water. Popular holiday excursions include ancient Byzantine and Palaeolithic ruins, the monastery of Platytera and neighbouring ports.
Information about Fiskardo beaches
Kefalonia is unique in that it provides so many diverse holiday locations. Its beaches are no exception. If you are looking for long sweeping sandy bays; little rocky coves; or deserted bays - Kefalonia can easily offer you all of these. HOT: Hot Spot: Busy beach with easy access and plenty of facilities for sunbathing and snacks. WS: Water Sports available from this beach TT: Turtle territory or other environmental protection to be noted. BOAT: A beach only accessible from the sea. !!! Take care of local conditions, maybe there are undercurrents. BF2005: The Blue Flag is a programme of environmental awareness and protection which is run each year. To be awarded the Blue Flag the beach must meet 27 strict criteria. The beaches in the north east are accessible by rough tracks or by boat. South of Fiscardo, the nearest beach is Foki bay.
Zavalata Beach: this is Fiscardo's town beach which offers an easy access to the sea in Fiscardo village. This local beach is a small cove with shingle and stones. Foki Bay: About one km south of Fiscardo, along the coastal road, this is a secluded pebble and shingle bay, suitable for swimming, where boats drop anchor in the bay. Its backdrop of Cypress trees makes this a picturesque and often photographed spot and the olive trees provide welcome shade. Great snorkelling around the small sea caves. Kokogilos Bay: This small shingle bay is used by motor boats and yachts which anchor off the shore. It is accessible by track and by boat. Road leads from the village of Plagia after Enosi village. Chorgota beach: A strip of sand and shingle beach used as the setting for Mandras's beach, where he is seen fishing from his boat. This is where Pelagia and Corelli part and where Mandras is seen leaving the island. The wooden jetty was used when Mandras playfully throws Pelagia into the sea. Take the road from Komitata. Agia Sofia: This pebble beach is accessible by track and by boat. In high season there is a snack bar on the beach. Take the road from Komitata
Activities & Shopping in Kefalonia-Fiskardo
To those who love nightlife, Kefalonia offers quite a number of choices. At Argostoli, in several villages and in many summer resorts they will find discos, pubs, modern music bars etc. There are also many tavernas, restaurants, rotisseries and pizzerias, ouzeries and snack bars, cafes and pastry shops. Naturally there is no lack either of fast food restaurants to suit the younger age groups. There is a cinema at Argostoli. During the summer there are various festivals and other artistic events. In Argostoli you can attend performances of the Cephalonian Amateur Theatre, which are quite remarkable. Also significant is the Music Choral Festival taking place at the end of August: choirs from all parts of Greece and Europe present a unique spectacle. The first weekend after Saint Gerasimos (which is 16th August), you can have fun and get drunk on the excellent wine Robola, at the Wine Festival which takes place in Frangata. Facilities for water sports (windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing, etc) are provided by certain hotels and by organised beaches. There is also a watersports school which undertakes to train watersports lover. At Argostoli there are municipal tennis and basketball courts. Such courts are also provided by certain hotels. You may wish to take with you some of the genuine local products to remind you of your pleasant days on the island : fragrant thyme-honey, wine, myzithra and feta cheese, the delicious mandola (nougat) and pastokydono (quince paste).