The port of Zakynthos on the main island, provides connections to Italy and mainland Greece, as well as neighboring Kefalonia. The port area is divided into three areas, a commercial area another dedicated to passenger traffic and another exclusively reserved for freight. There is an international airport on Zakynthos which connects with Athens and some Italian cities. The distance between the port and the airport is 4 kilometers by taxi. The distance from the port to the main points of interest on the island are not passable on foot or bike and it is best to have a car to get around. Kalamaki... [More information]
Address: Lomvardou, Zakinthos 291 00, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Zakynthos, port
Kefalonia in the Ionian archipelago is home to the port town of Sami, located on the east coast of the island and offering breathtaking views and crystal clear waters. History The myths and legends tell us that the first king of Kefalonia was Thapius, the son of Poseidon and Hippotho. King Cephalus also ruled a kingdom that included Zante, Itaka and Lefkada. Archaeological findings testify that Kefalonia was one of the earliest inhabited areas in Greece. Plant and animal fossils, as well as bones, have been found in Fiskardo and Skala and tools dating back to prehistoric time... [More information]