Safest Neighbourhoods in Kefalonia (and Areas to Avoid)
Areas — Argostoli, Lixouri, Sami, Fiskardo, Skala
Recommended bases: Lassi (south of Argostoli) — most international resort hotels (Pessada Aparthotel, Mediterranee Hotel); good beach access. Argostoli — capital; restaurants, shops, ferry to Lixouri across the bay. Sami (east coast) — quieter; Antisamos Beach, Captain Corelli filming locations. Fiskardo (north) — picturesque heritage village (one of few that escaped 1953 quake); boutique stays; harbour-side tavernas. Skala (south-east) — long sandy beach; family resort.
There are no genuinely dangerous neighbourhoods on Kefalonia.
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