Kefalonia history kefalonia is the larger from the ionian islands, covers area of 800km2, with population of 45,000 inhabitants. Explore kefallonia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. With an area of about 30 square meters each, you can enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon drinks gazing at the view, watching the boats and yachts enter the port of fiscardo. The 10 best fiscardo accommodation of 2020 prices from au. The 10 best restaurants in fiscardo updated april 2020. A former fishing village that has transformed into a high status cosmopolitan resort, without losing its quintessence. The venetians established their rule in kefalonia during the middle of the 17th century and after 1700 fiscardo became the commercial harbour to the whole erissos area. Fiscardo is the picturesque and beautiful greek harbour village on the northern tip of kefalonia, largest of the seven ionian islands.
Yes, vathi, sifnos is a lovely little port, but it is not fiscardo, they would say and then tell all the reasons why this little port in kefalonia was the best place in greece with the cleanest sea, abundant fish, no tourists, and dirt cheap. Kefallonia travel ionian islands, greece lonely planet. Fiscardo was left virtually unscathed by the 1953 earthquake in kefalonia and still carries the traditional colour, the grace and the beauty of the island. In the archaeological museum located in argostoli you will discover the ancient history of kefalonia. Kefalonia tours kefalonia transfers private tours in. Fiscardo villas in fiscardo luxury villas in fiscardo. Natural history museum davgata, north of agrostoli the museum is aimed to preserve the environmental and ecological importances of both kefalonia and ithaka exhibits include. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. There are few, if any, mentions of the film or books legacy on the island and. Fiscardo is a former fishing village in north kefalonia that has transformed into a high status cosmopolitan resort, without losing its quintessence. Only fiscardo was not touched by the earthquake, but the villages in the. Fiscardo bay hotel is located a short walk from the scenic fiscardo waterfront with its taverns and shops.
Fiscardo view villas in fiskardo, kefalonia, greece. Welcome to fiscardo, the picturesque and beautiful greek harbour village on the northern tip of kefalonia. Perhaps the most enticing of all the ionian islands, magical kefallonia is a place where its easy to lose yourself, amid air thick with oleander and the sound of goat bells. The book was written by nikos bakounakis and panos dendrinos using panyis collection of photographs. German air bombings targeted the island in 1943 and argostoli managed to survive given its relatively small size. It is the best place to make day trips to ithaca and lefkada, since it offers a ferry connection as well as a large marina if you are a boat owner. The island of kefalonia has been inhabited since palaeolithic times.
As part of greece, kefalonia is a place full of history. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in fiscardo, greece on tripadvisor. For years any island they visited, no matter how beautiful it was, they always compared it to fiscardo. Fiscardo is known for its charming architectural design that combines elegance and tradition. Fiscardo village a former fishing village that has transformed into a high status cosmopolitan resort, without losing its quintessence. Odysseas waterfront apartments fiscardo kefalonia are located in fiscardo village in the north of kefalonia island and just 1 minute walkswim from the nearest beach.
Fiscardo is a village located about 54 km n of argostoli in erissos in the northernmost end of the island of kefalonia. Aug 07, 2014 fiskardo is a village and a community on the ionian island of kefalonia, greece. In 2003 livanis publishing published a history of fiscardo called fiscardo a village in kefalonia. Kefalonia has also been suggested as the homeric ithaca, the home of odysseus, rather than the smaller island bearing this name today. Enjoy this authentic and stunning accommodation on a greek retreat. Lakovatios museum lixouri a neoclassical museum house and library, holding many rare books and manuscripts. Fiskardo has been identified with the ancient town panormos, mentioned by the 5thcentury bc greek historian herodotus. Nov 21, 2015 a short video from the village of fiscardo, at kefalonia island, greece if you want to get more information, photos, videos and tips on your next holidays to kefalonia island in greece, please. In 2000, giota livani, owner of one of the biggest publishing houses in greece, suggested to tassia dendrinou she write a cookery book. The book listing the names and the privileges of the nobles, libro doro, was burnt in. Dec 12, 2019 the discovery of such a large vessel indicates that the small fishing village of fiscardo was once an important commercial port.
However, it was not until 1864 that the island was reunited with greece. Robert bittlestone, in his book odysseus unbound, has suggested that paliki, now a peninsula of cephalonia, was. The museums of kefalonia kefalonia island a complete. The studios were spotless and well equipped if you were staying longer to be able to prepare breakfast and possibly a light lunch. Only fiscardo was not touched by the earthquake, but the villages in the central and southern part of kefalonia was almost entirely destroyed. It borders the ionian sea at the northernmost tip of kefalonia, nestling beneath a dense forest. The property is situated in a natural green enviroment just above the coast. Information about the history and ancient sites of kefalonia island, greece ionian. In an idyllic location on the north coast of kefalonia, the setting is relaxing and peaceful yet only a few minutes walk from the picturesque fishing village of fiscardo, with its colourful restaurants, bars and shops. The three suites have balconies with uninterrupted views of a stunning scenery consisting of the entrance of the port of fiskardo. Their rule was short due to clashes with the turks and russians, and ultimately they lost the island to the british in 1809. Although the 1953 earthquake destroyed much of the ionian islands, the village of fiscardo stayed almost intact and the village retains many original venetian built buildings.
It can be characterized as the ideal movie scenery as everything is in perfect harmony. We explore the multitude of things to do in kefalonia, the greek island with a perfect. Many of fiscardos visitors arrive throughout the day aboard yachts, which makes for an eclectic atmosphere at night. The waters here are calm, sheltered and clear, making them perfect for swimming. It is the northernmost port of kefalonia, a short distance from ithaca. The village of fiscardo is the jewel in kefalonias crown, famed for its unique beauty. Fiskardo is a village and a community on the ionian island of kefalonia, greece. Recent archaeological finds suggests that it was a sizeable town in the classical era. Just 10 yards from the scenic harbour and 50 yards from fiscardo bay beach, this property offers a restaurant and bar.
It features selfcatering accommodation with free wifi and views of the ionian sea. Studios with seaview balcony our seaview studios have the most exclusive balconies in fiscardo. Forming the biggest village, argostoli is the capital of kefalonia. The french publicly burnt the golden book where the names and privileges of the. Fiscardo village fiscardo studios fiscardo, kefalonia.
The origin of the name comes from robert guiscard who was the most remarkable of the norman adventurers who conquered southern italy and sicily, and spent here a great part of his life in the time of the frankish norman dominion in greece. Fiscardo village on the ionian island of kefalonia, greece. It contains traditional kefalonian and greek recipes and a history of kefalonia and. Transfers and tours in kefalonia, transfer in kefalonia, tours and transfers in kefalonia, day excursions, wedding transfers. And behind the sands is a taverna that serves up kefalonia s famous meat pies. Martini waterfront suites in fiskardo, consist of 3 one bedroom suites ideal for couples. The largest, and perhaps the most varied, of the islands, theres space to breathe here, and its convoluted coastline conceals all sorts of captivating coves and beachlined bays lapped by ginclear waters teeming with colourful fish. We travelled to fiscardo from the south of the island and decided to book a night. Of the approximate 365 villages on this large and diverse island, fiscardo is unique in that it is the only village on kefalonia that has so many of the original venetian buildings intact and still in use. The 10 best things to do in fiscardo 2020 with photos. Robert guiscard, the greatest enemy of byzantine emperor alexios komninos, trying to conquer the north kefalonia, he has left not only his last breath in fiskardo in 1085 but also his name.
Dorian is a gorgeous waterfront house accommodating eight people and a spacious ground floor apartment for two. Fiskardo port and port of vasiliki are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore myrtos beach and foki beach. Kefalonia apartments fiscardo odysseas apartments fiskardo. Fiscardo fiscardo view villas in fiscardo kefalonia. Archaeological excavations all over the island have shown that in the mycenaean era between 15001100 bc kefalonia was an important place and the argostoli museum of archaeology is considered to be one of greeces most important museums when it comes to artifacts and exhibits from this era.
Kefalonia natural beauty and turbulent history tripsavvy. A kitchenette with cooking facilities and coffee machine is included in most accommodation types at the fiscardo studios. It offers a freshwater swimming pool, bar and wooden sun deck with loungers. A stroll around the narrow alleys will make you feel like. Fiscardo was left virtually unscathed by the 1953 earthquake and still carries the traditional colour, the grace and the beauty of the island. Each apartment commands spectacular views across the olive fringed bay to the sixth century basilica across the sea. Fiskardo has a dinky beach near the harbour, but the prettiest bays are a little stroll away. A short video from the village of fiscardo, at kefalonia island, greece if you want to get more information, photos, videos and tips on your next holidays to kefalonia island in greece, please. Fiscardo is an excellent destination for leisure travelers wishing to be surrounded in seaside solitude and harmonious nature. In roman times, the port of fiscardo played an important part in the transport and exchange of materials and culture between the italian peninsula and greece. Choose fiscardo panorama for your fiscardo holiday. In the museum there are artifacts from prehistoric era. We were not disappointed with our choice of accommodation.
Pasha and his troupes ruled the island for a short period of time and devastated the island when they left. The first turkish attack was made by the famous ahmed pasha, in 1480. Robert bittlestone, in his book odysseus unbound, has suggested that paliki, now a peninsula of cephalonia, was a separate island during the late bronze age, and it may be this which homer was referring to when he described ithaca. The village has suffered extensive damages during the second world war. The nearest is foki beach, a pebble bay surrounded by tall forest. Fiscardo is at the northernmost tip of kefalonia in an area that over the last 15 years has been discovered by the rich and famous each summer an array of european royalty, alist celebrities and the superrich moor outside the tiny harbour on giant yachts and land to dine at one of the ports restaurants. The population decline that had been occurring finally reversed in 2001 and today, the island is being rapidly developed with holiday makers in mind. The history of kefalonia started to change in the 1980s through muchneeded income from tourism. The greek parliament awarded it protected status, ensuring that the forest remains pristine and that the traditional venetianstyle architecture of the village. The result is or classic recipes from the greek island of kefalonia, which was published in 2001 in greek and english. The original old museum was completely destroyed during the earthquake of 1953 and then rebuilt in 1960, today is the best place to go to learn about the history of the island. France had a hand in making history in kefalonia, taking over from the venetians at the end of the 18th century. Sonar technology has been used to identify one of the biggest roman shipwreck ever found in the mediterranean sea.
The largest, and perhaps the most varied, of the islands, theres space to breathe here, and its convoluted coastline conceals all sorts of captivating coves and beach. Kefalonia is the largest of the seven ionian islands and fiscardo is one of 365 villages on the island. In august 1953, a huge earthquake destroyed the largest part of kefalonia and demolished most villages of the island. Exploring the island by sea and land is a journey of endless discovery remember this is greece where you can turn a corner and find yourself in front of an ancient temple. It is believed that the vessel lay at the bottom of the seabed for 2000 years. Neoclassical houses with imposing balconies and traditional colors are spread among the village. This word has its origins probably in the mountains of kefalonia island or because kefalonia is the largest of the ionian islands. Kefalonia sea view apartment fiscardo family apartment fiscardo kefalonia kefalonia apartments fiscardo. Stroll along the harbourside, enjoy a drink at sunset, prior to a leisurely meal in one of fiscardos excellent restaurants. The wreck was located off the greek island of kefalonia, between 20 and 2014 during an underwater natural and cultural heritage assessment survey, reports the journal of archaeological.
Fiscardo village, the jewel of kefalonia kefalonia island. Avgerinos travel experience, travel agency in sami kefalonia, with its modern fleet and professional drivers, experienced in transfers and provides complete tour packages all over the island of kefalonia. Savvy sonar tech uncovers enormous roman shipwreck off greece. This book was set on kefalonia in world war ii, and most of it was filmed. History fiskardo has been identified with the ancient town panormos, mentioned by the 5thcentury bc greek historian herodotus. It remains the most comprehensive work on the village so far published. Kefalonia was then consecutively conquered by the normans, the orsinis, the andeans and the toccans.
The cephallenes, inhabitants of a legendary reign that included kefalonia, ithaki, zakynthos zante and lefkas are mentioned for the first time by the greek poet omer. Argostoli is the capital and lixouri is the second biggest city. In 2002 tassia wrote a second cookery book gefsis not yet available in english containing more elaborate recipes created by her. Savvy sonar tech uncovers enormous roman shipwreck off. This small nine room and one suite family owned hotel, treats its guests to an unforgettable and unique holiday experience. Located in kefalonia, fiscardo studios is near the beach.
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