natural wonder
Melissani Cave
A stunning subterranean lake inside a collapsed cave on Kefalonia where midday sunlight illuminates the water in electric blue.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Argostólion
Ionian Islands, Greece · Europe
About Argostólion
Argostólion works well as a base: 5 minutes from Farakláta, 14km from Melissani Cave.
Argostólion is a town located in Ionian Islands, Greece. With a population of 9,820, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Argostólion sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Argostólion to your route.
About Argostólion
The Archaeological Museum of Argostoli, also known as the Kefalonia Museum, is a museum in Argostoli, Greece, located a few blocks south of the central square, across the Municipal Theater on R. Vergoti Street.
The old museum was destroyed by an earthquake in 1953. The next building was built in 1960 and designed byRead more
the well-known architect Patroklos Karantinos. The museum also featured many other items of pottery and jewelry from excavations around the island and Melissani Lake. It also contains some 3rd-century BC tombstones, a 2nd-century BC mosaic from the temple of Poseidon and archived photographs of an 1899 excavation at Sami.
The building was damaged in the eartchquake of 2014 and was demolished a few years later. The construction of a new building started.
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Where is Argostólion located?
Argostólion is located in Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.1811 latitude, 20.4890 longitude.
What is the population of Argostólion?
Argostólion has a population of approximately 9,820 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,820
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Ionian Islands
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 38.1811, 20.4890
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Argostólion
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Myrtos Beach
A breathtaking sweep of white pebbles backed by enormous limestone cliffs on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Assos
A tiny pastel-colored village on Kefalonia connected to a Venetian castle on a peninsula, surrounded by cypress-covered hills.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ithaca
The legendary homeland of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, a lush green Ionian island of secluded bays and mythical resonance.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Blue Caves
A series of natural sea caves along Zakynthos's northern coast where the reflected light turns the water an intense electric blue.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)
A dramatic cove on Zakynthos accessible only by boat, famous for a rusting shipwreck on brilliant white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
38 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Porto Katsiki
A dramatic Lefkada beach at the base of towering white cliffs, accessible via a steep staircase with vivid blue waters below.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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