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My Life in Kefalonia: A Greek-Canadian returns

Entrepreneur Spiros Haliotis lives between Canada and Kefalonia and makes the case for an island that gets better the longer you stay.
Daily life

My life in Lefkada: A soulful return

Justine Frangouli-Argyris reflects on her childhood in Lefkada, capturing the island's unique culture, dramatic landscapes, and its enduring call as a serene haven for retirement.
Destinations

Discover Mount Enos: Wild Horse Haven

High on Mount Enos, rare semi-wild horses roam Kefalonia’s limestone peaks. These hardy survivors gather at mountain springs, offering a haunting glimpse of a wilder Greece.
Daily life

Get to Know Kefalonia Through Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Kefalonia’s real story goes beyond Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, blending war history, the 1953 earthquake, and enduring beauty into a powerful setting shaped by resilience and tradition.
Destinations

Living in Kefalonia: A Big, Green Island

Kefalonia, largest Ionian island, offers lush landscapes and authentic life. Ideal for space and slower rhythm, it blends mountains, agriculture, ports, and coastal traditions.

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Settling In

Citizenship Through Ancestry

Greek citizenship for those with roots is a recognition, not an application. Based on bloodline, descendants can reclaim nationality, transforming family history into a legal right.
Settling In

Healthcare: Understanding EOPYY Coverage

EOPYY is Greece's national health fund, not a card, an insurer. Here's who qualifies, what it covers, and where foreign retirees still need private backup.
Housing

PlotX: A Simpler Way to Buy in Greece

Three Kefalonia students built PlotX, a platform that puts every document and step of a property purchase in one shared Deal Room, wherever buyers live.
Housing

New Inheritance Law Opens the Market

A new inheritance law ends decades of property gridlock. Here is what it changes for foreign buyers and the Diaspora heirs ready to sell.