Measuring 1km, Lourdas beach is the second largest beach on the island and is only around 20 minutes from Spartia. A little over 10 minutes’ drive brings you to Avithos beach of fine golden sand. This beach has a popular small beachside seafood taverna and in the other direction lies Agios Thomas beach. Kaminia beach, 20 minutes’ drive away, is particularly noted as good for young children.
Explore the local winery at Minies around 15 minutes from Spartia, open daily.
The island’s capital, Argostoli, lies around 15 minutes from Spartia offering a selection of shops and restaurants and interesting historical features. Argostoli museum houses antiquities from all over the island including Roman and Mycenaean pieces.
The famous Melissani Cave is an experience not to be missed whilst you are on the island and is just around 45 minutes’ drive from Spartia.
Approximately an hour away lies the Mount Ainos National Park where you can park your car 750m from the summit or walk/cycle from further down the mountain – the choice is yours.
Riding stables in Sami, around 45 minutes’ drive from Spartia offer rides or treks for a horseback view of the local area.
Nearby Argostoli has a sea kayaking club for a unique experience.
Just 10 minutes from Spartia sits the picturesque village of Kourkoumelata, considered by many to be the crown jewel of Kefalonian villages. Following a catastrophic earthquake in 1953, the village was ruined but a wealthy businessman raised in the village financed its reconstruction. Now it is home to beautiful buildings, green gardens, a village square with palm trees, a shrine and of course a local café.
