Explore on your own rating
Small, walkable town at the pier.
Where ships dock
- Argostoli waterfront pier (tenders on busy days)
Getting to town
The town center and Lithostroto shopping street are an 8–15 minute flat walk.
Taxis and tours go to Myrtos Beach, Melissani Cave and Assos. Fares vary.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Lithostroto pedestrian street
- De Bosset Bridge
- Melissani Cave (taxi or tour)
Beaches
- Makris Gialos (short taxi)
- Myrtos Beach (far)
Safety & tips
- Look for loggerhead sea turtles in the harbor.
- Melissani is best around midday sun.
- Agree taxi fares first.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Myrtos or Melissani allow 60+ minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.