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Fiskardo
Half a day to one night: walk the harbour, swim at a pebble beach, eat seafood. Not a base for exploring Kefalonia — the drive from Argostoli is 45 min each way.
Fiskardo is a preserved fishing village on the northern tip of Kefalonia, spared by the 1953 earthquake. Its Venetian-style harbour, clear water and handful of tavernas make it a lunch or dinner stop, not a multi-night stay unless you want quiet and a rental car.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airport
- EFL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
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- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fiskardo100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fiskardo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 ambulance · 199 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEFL Kefalonia Airport (About 45 min by car; taxis and rental cars available).
- Getting aroundWalkable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (frappé or espresso)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner (grilled fish, salad, wine)€25–45 (≈ US$30–55)
- BeerBeer (draught / bottle)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from harbour to Steliata€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Budget bedStudio or apartment (self-catering), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedStudio or apartment (self-catering), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedStudio or apartment (self-catering), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EFL Kefalonia Airport (About 45 min by car; taxis and rental cars available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fiskardo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable on foot. A rental car is needed to reach beaches outside the village or to explore northern Kefalonia. KTEL buses from Argostoli are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car, about 45 min via the main road
Capital of Kefalonia with a lively harbour, shops and the Korgialenio Museum.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h 15 min
Sandy beach resort; a long drive for a day trip from Fiskardo.
Assos
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car, about 20 min
Tiny village with a Venetian castle ruin; combine with Fiskardo.
Myrtos Beach
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car, about 15 min
Famous white pebble beach; arrive before 10:00 in summer.Famous white pebble beach; arrive before 10:00 AM in summer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour front
Hotels and villas with bay views; 2–5 min walk to tavernas.
Steliata
Inland village, 4 km (2.5 mi) from the harbour; restored stone villas, quieter.Inland village, 2.5 mi (4 km) from the harbour; restored stone villas, quieter.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Studio or apartment (self-catering)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Taxi from Kefalonia Airport to Fiskardo1 × €60 · check | €60 |
| Car rental per day (small car, high season)1 × €50 | €50 |
| eSIM for a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €50 |
| Trip total≈ €275 per person per day, bed included | €550≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (frappé or espresso) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Gyros or souvlaki | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Seafood dinner (grilled fish, salad, wine) | €25–45 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Beer (draught / bottle) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) / €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Cocktail at CavoVerde | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Taxi from harbour to Steliata | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking is tight in summer; arrive early or park outside the village.
- Pebble beaches: bring water shoes.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash for smaller tavernas.
- Last bus from Argostoli departs early afternoon — check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
- Tourist police
- 1571
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Fire199
- European emergency112
Embassy
No embassy in Fiskardo. The nearest consulates are in Argostoli (check) or Athens.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kefalonia Airport → Fiskardo by taxi: about €60 (≈ US$70), 45 min (check)
- Argostoli → Fiskardo by bus: about €5 (≈ US$6), 1 h (check schedule)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ri-STO)
- Παρακαλώ — Please (pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (PO-so KA-nee)
- Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (to lo-ga-ri-a-SMO, pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (poo EE-ne i pa-ra-LEE-a)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fiskardo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Myrtos Beach, Assos, CavoVerde bar.
- Eat pages for the harbour tavernas with verified opening hours and last orders.
- Bus schedule page for KTEL Argostoli–Fiskardo.
- Parking map for the village.
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