Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia and its main port. It is not particularly pretty. Most of the most museums, churches and shops are along the waterfront at Lithostrotu and Plateia Vallinaou.

Argostoli is at the end of a large bay, with the same name. In order to link the town to the mainland by a shorter route, a 650 metre long causeway was built by the British Army in 1813. This was originally built of wood and took just 2 weeks to construct. It is named the De Bosset Causeway after the chap in charge of the work. In 1842, it was rebuilt in stone and is a monument to the British rule of Kefalonia from 1809 to 1864. The obelisk half way along used to have the inscription, "To the glory of the British Empire" inscribed on it. This disappeared in 1865, when the Greeks regained control of their island. Fair enough. The causeway is closed to traffic.

The Lighthouse of Saint Theodore is one of the most famous buildings of Kefalonia. When we arrived there, a wedding party had just finished having their photos taken: a great backdrop. Mind you, they'd have to be careful to place the loving couple to avoid the graffiti.

On the way to the lighthouse, you pass the Waterwheel. We drove past it twice before realising that it was there! It is hidden by an amazing restaurant, which looked more like ostentatious office buildings from the exterior. What a place though. Well worth a coffee/beer stop. Actually, it's worth a stop for the toilets alone (10/10!!). The Waterwheel doesn't work any more. Apparently the water there originates across the island at Sami.