Kefalonia Assos

Information about Assos

Assos Kefalonia: Assos is a small and charming village located 36 km north of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. Today, it counts about one hundred inhabitants and is one of the most charming spots of the island. Dominated by the ruins of a 16th century Venetian castle, the village of Assos is built on a small peninsula reflecting a beautiful and warm atmosphere.

The traditional architecture, the peaceful landscape and the pebbled beaches compose the natural beauty of Assos. A stroll around the narrow alleys reveals colorful houses with pink and white blooms, lovely paths and old churches. Little taverns perched on the quayside overlooking the bay attract most of the visitors. The visit to the castle requires a long walk amidst the olive tree forests until you reach an archway. This journey is quite interesting and refreshing.

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How to get to Assos

There are many different ways to get to Assos from any location on the island.
Airport to Assos: 43 km / 26.7 miles | Sami Port to Assos: 25 km / 15.5 miles | Argostoli to Assos: 36 km / 22.3 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Kefalonia transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 694 5306 145, 0030 694 5118 866, 0030 697 7193 569 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Kefalonia with as little as 11 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Assos and many other places of interest in Kefalonia at their own pace.

By Public transfers: The central bus station of the island is located at Argostoli. There are several buses from Argostoli to Assos during the day. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
From Airport to Assos: There’s a bus station outside the airport building. There are several buses from the airport to Argostoli during the day. Check the official timetables of the route Airport > Argostoli here. From Argostoli, visitors should take the bus route Argostoli > Assos.
From Sami Port to Assos: There’s a bus station at the main port of Kefalonia, Sami. There are several buses from Sami to Assos during the day. Check the official timetables of the route Sami > Assos here.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.

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