"AGIA EFIMIA (PYLAROS) IN KEFALLONIA" Ayia Evfimia by Christianne

Ayia Evfimia Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 16 photos

Before the earthquakes of 1953 it was one of the islands more significants trade centres.
Agia Efimia was rebuilt after the earthquakes with the help of the French.
In its harbour they anchor ferry-boats and yachts.

Agia Efimia from distance

Agia Efimia owes its name to the small church of Agia (Saint) Efimia close to the harbour.
The Saint's day is celebrated on the 11th of July with a procession and festival.
Around the plain of Pylaros rise the mountains Agia Dynati and Kalonoros.
On the sideways of the mountains are situates the 24 villages of Pylaros , 12 on each mountain.

The harbour

Other places to visit:

Sami

Karavomylos

Fiskardo

Argostoli

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Picturesque seaside town!

Last visit to Ayia Evfimia: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Oct 30, 2006
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Comments (6)

Gerasimos Mar 20, 2003 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

Nice page and pics Christianne...don't miss to visit all Island!
Alphons Mar 20, 2003 at 12:47 PM Report Abuse

very nice page and pics, greetings alphons
acemj Mar 14, 2003 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a relaxing place!
vytisknight Mar 2, 2003 at 6:50 PM Report Abuse

Nice page with great photos!!
utttz Feb 25, 2003 at 2:40 AM Report Abuse

a nice place to sail to...
Rale Feb 21, 2003 at 11:42 PM Report Abuse

We'll go for fish food in Agia Efimia and for swimming in Agia Paraskevi.