Hike· Kefalonia· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Mount Ainos National Park
38° 8.2′ N · 20° 40.4′ E
The 1,628 m summit of Kefalonia and the highest point in the Ionian islands, forested with rare Kefalonian fir (Abies cephalonica). National park since 1962, with semi-wild horses and views to Zakynthos, Ithaca and the Peloponnese.
Practical
Easy route: drive the Ainos road to the transmitter station, then about 20 minutes on a track and steps to the summit. Strenuous route: marked trail from Digaleto, 1,096 m of climbing over 6.5 km, much of it shaded (white square on yellow waymarks). Taxi from Sami or Argostoli.
Best for
Mountain day off the boat