Cycling on Kefalonia

Arrival transfer from Kefalonia airport or bus station to your first accommodation in Mousata. Bike fitting and possibility for a first ride depending on when you arrive.

Accommodation in Mousata

Today's round trip takes you to Kefalonia's capital, Argostoli. You cycle via quiet, rural roads and pass the typical villages of Keramies, Metaxata and Kourkoumetata. In Agrostoli you can take the opportunity to relax with a typical Greek frappe. If you're out early there are great chances of encountering sea turtles near the fishing boats in the harbor. From Agrostoli you continue up a 200m mountain ridge from which you have a fantastic view over the south coast and Zakynthos. After the village of Lakithra you head down towards the valley and reach the monastery of Agiou Andrea. After the monastery follows a section via a gravel road in good condition that climbs up to Karavados and back to Moussata.

Accommodation in Mousata

Today you cycle eastward, you pedal via scenic roads, without significant elevation differences, while enjoying a breathtaking view over the Ionian Sea towards neighboring Zakynthos. In the village of Pastra you continue down towards the coast. Here you can choose a short extra loop via the resort town of Skala where you can relax a bit on the sandy beach and visit the mosaics from a Roman villa. The shorter route takes you directly to the picturesque village of Katelios. You pass an area where there are still caves from before the great earthquake of 1953. From Katelios you cycle back to Moussata.

Accommodation in Mousata

You cycle towards Argostoli and follow a scenic stretch along Argostoli Bay to the viewpoint at Myrtos Beach. From Myrtos Beach you cross the island and pass several traditional villages before heading down towards the idyllic fishing village of Agis Efimia, your second accommodation on this trip.

Accommodation in Agia Efimia

An easier tour today in the surroundings of Agia Efimia. You can cycle along Karavomilos Bay and visit Lake Malissani. With a small boat (in Greek: Kaiki) you pedal on the sky-blue lake. Via olive groves and vineyards you go up to Poulata and Chaliotata: authentic villages where you can sip a Greek coffee at a local café. You then continue down to Sami where you can visit the Drogarati caves. Along Karavomilos Bay you cycle back to Agia Efimia.

Accommodation in Agia Efimia

An impressive day trip awaits. You cycle to the northernmost fishing village Fiscardo. You cycle along a very beautiful coastal stretch before reaching Fiscardo, the most beautiful village on the island and the only one that survived the 1953 earthquake. A dense cypress forest surrounds the village. From Fiscardo you return to Agia Efemia via small villages and with beautiful views towards Ithaka. There is a possibility to shorten the tour.

Accommodation in Agia Efimia

The final cycling goes along the coast to Karavomilos. Then a tougher climb to Mt Aenos before you head down to the Omala valley, the main area for wine production and where the white wine Robolla comes from. You can visit vineyards and taste along the way. In the valley you also find the monastery of Agios Gerasimos with the cathedral that is the center of Greek Orthodox Kefalonia. From Omala you cycle down to Argostoli.

Accommodation in Argostoli

The trip ends after breakfast. Transfer to the airport or bus station.