About Agia Efimia

Before the 1953 earthquakes this seaside village was one of Kefalonia's more important centres of trade, with stately homes, like the mansion still standing on the right-hand edge of town.  Agia Efimia's inhabitants fish for a living or work in the tourist industry. Agia Efimia was totally rebuilt with assistance from the French, and today it is a picturesque provincial town with a small harbour which accommodates yachts .  

 The area owes its name to the small white Church of Agia Efimia opposite the harbour.  Agia Efimia celebrates its saint's-day on July 11, with a procession and festival, where the local dance group performs traditional dances.   Opposite the Hotel Moustakis, a mosaic floor was discovered which had either been part of a Roman villa or had been the original floor in the Church of Agia Efimia.  

The rugged island of Ithaca can been seen from the sea front, as well as the mainland on a clear day. There are several quiet pebble beaches in the village that are ideal for sun worshipers, swimmers and snorkelling. The sea is very calm and crystal clear.

There are bus services to and from Agia Efimia as well as taxis. In summer, island excursions operate to Lefkas, Scorpios (Onnasis island), and Ithaka. Other village activities include diving, walking and private yacht & dingy hire.

Agia Efimia boasts three well stocked supermarkets, two bakeries (one traditionally wood-fired), a Post Office and a Pharmacy. There are traditional tavernas, coffee shops and restaurants.

Email us Hotel Moustakis, Agia Efimia, 28081 Kefalonia, Greece.
Tel. +30 2674061060 Tel. & Fax +30 2674061030. Mobile +30 6972477862 (Greek speaking), +30 6984463464 (English speaking)