Argostoli isn't the sort of cultural centre of Kefalonia that one might hope for, but it does have a couple of worthwhile museums (the historical and the archaeological), and if churches are your thing, then there are countless gems, all dripping with golden decoration and orthodox pomp.

But 'culture' is only one of the attractions that the island capital holds, because as a functioning Greek town it remains relatively free of the tourist dollar, and for the Greekophile its a charming place to wander around, with an incongruous variety of shops and bars, from the designer label outlets and smart italian style cafes to back street butchers, kebab outlets and the occasional kafeneion.

It also makes an interesting evening destination where people watchers could do worse than park themselves in the square, and foodies have a decent selection of eateries to choose from, particularly if you are prepared to explore a little.