The round of Lighthouses
The tour of the Lighthouses: Fiskardo - Kavos Fournia - Fiskardo The walker’s orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.  Route’s type: mixed Route’s duration: 40 minutes Route’s length: 2,600 metres Level of difficulty: easy Suggested season: all seasons, if weather conditions permit it. The route It is a short pleasant walk, where, from the settlement of Fiskardo we go to the cape of Fournias and back again. The route starts from the main parking area of the settlement and after descending the long and beautiful stairs we find ourselves at the seafront of the settlement with its traditional houses, stores, restaurants and harbour. We head north, where the path starts at the end of the landscaped coastal zone of the settlement. The path is marked and with information signs at the start. It is a gentle circular path, shaded, through pine trees for most of its length, and its passage is a pleasant walk for all. Along the way you will find the impressive ruins of an early Christian church, a lighthouse from 1892 which is, among other things, a remarkable architectural monument and the beautifully maintained and preserved Venetian lighthouse of the 16th century. During the route, we enjoy the beautiful view of the sparkling and clear sea (in summer we should bring our swimsuit), with Ithaca in the background, while the settlement of Fiskardo lies at our feet. By the time we complete the circular path, we return to the original parking area by the same route. A walk to the settlement is considered a must. In Kefalonia there are Health Centres in Sami and Hospitals in Argostoli and Lixouri. There are also police services in Fiskardo, Sami, Poros, Lixouri and Argostoli. Citizen Service Centres are in Argostoli, Livathou, Poros and in Agia Efthimia. Fiskardo At the closest point of Kefalonia - Ithaca, in northern Kefalonia, 50 km from Argostoli, is the seaside settlement of Fiskardo. It took its name from the Norman conqueror Robert Guiscard, who in 1085 besieged and conquered the area. Most of the houses in Fiskardo were built during the 18th century and still retain the architectural character of the period, as they were not seriously damaged by the devastating earthquake of 1953. Walking along its streets, we see two-storey houses with red roofs and narrow balconies, painted in bright colours, which together with the green nature and the deep blue sea create a unique landscape.  Fiskardo has been classified as a traditional settlement and is also the birthplace of the poet Nikos Kavvadias. According to the 2011 census it has a population of 189 inhabitants. It is a very popular tourist destination. Its port connects Kefalonia with Ithaca and Lefkada, with frequent itineraries, especially during the summer months. Cavos Fournia The route of the cave of Fournia circularly connects the monuments of the cave, which are the Venetian Lighthouse, the Modern Lighthouse and the Old Christian Basilica.  The entire peninsula has been designated an archaeological site. On its surface, findings from the Palaeolithic period have been found. The limestone rocks of the area contain pyrite, a material very useful to the Palaeolithic man, with which he made his tools and weapons. Outside the path, there are ruins of windmills, farms and terraces. Ruins of an early Christian temple  On the route of Kavos of Fournia, we find the ruins of an Early Christian basilica, built between the 6th and 8th century. The church is one of the oldest known Christian buildings of the Ionian Islands and the largest three-aisled wooden-roofed basilica of the Ionian Sea.  The lighthouses of Fiskardo: Venetian Lighthouse, Lighthouse of 1892 At the edge of the settlement of Fiskardo, in close distance to each other, are the two stone lighthouses, witnesses of the importance of the small port throughout its history. The older one, the Venetian, was built by the Venetians. It was conquered by the Venetians in the 16th century. Since 1867 it has been operated using an illuminating catadioptric machine. Even today, it is still preserved in a fairly good condition. Its cylindrical tower is impressive. Next to it, it is located the lighthouse keeper's house. Both buildings were surrounded by a stone wall, which served as a fence and reached a height of two meters. From the point of the lighthouse, one can admire a completely different view of Fiskardo and its picturesque harbour.  The second, the newer lighthouse of Fiskardo, is also built on the same spot. It was built in 1892 and, in fact, replaced the old one. The height of its tower is more than 14 metres, while its focal height is estimated to be 27 metres. The original building was severely damaged during the 1953 earthquakes, and was almost completely reconstructed.
The round of Lighthouses
Place
Kefalonia Island