Kefalonia Roman Villa

Location: Skala

On the edge of Skala village and near the beach lie the remains of a rural Roman Villa. Based on the conducted research, it was constructed during the 2nd or 3rd century AD and belonged to a prosperous Roman. It is the most important site of Roman origin in Kefalonia.

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The ruins of six spaces have been revealed, including the courtyard, and on the floor, one will notice some interesting mosaics. One of them depicts a man who is about to sacrifice a bull on an altar.

It seems that a fire destroyed the villa sometime centuries ago, while in the early Christian times, a church was constructed on top of part of it. The owner of the land accidentally discovered the existence of the villa, and subsequently, excavations began in 1957.

How to get there

The Roman Villa is located in Skala Village.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Kefalonia transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Alternatively, there's the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 694 511 8866, 0030 694 530 6145, 0030 699 561 9605, or booking your taxi online.

Car rental: There's the option of renting a car in Kefalonia and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a rental car allows visitors to discover the Roman Villa and many other places of interest in Kefalonia at their own pace.

Public transport: The central bus station of the island is located in Argostoli. There are buses from Argostoli to Skala during the day. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
Tip: Since buses don't always stop at every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.