One of the main tourist attractions in Argostoli are loggerhead turtles that appear near the shoreline when the fishing boats arrive between 9 and 10 each morning. So far, we haven’t been fortunate enough to see them but we’ll keep trying! Instead, we were treated to visions of bright spring flowers.
On an early Friday morning, the streets are quiet, but because it’s an Easter Friday holiday, the streets and coffee shops will quickly fill with visitors.
Shop windows display Greek-design fashions, gold jewelry, beach wear, children’s shoes, and more. This is the largest city on the island with a population of around 24,000 people.
Small ferry ships leave hourly for the nearby town of Lixouri. It’s faster to go there by ferry than by car.
Tonight is the Good Friday procession which begins at 9:00 p.m. and will follow a designated route around the city with the Argostoli Municipal Philharmonic Band marching along. More activities are planned for tomorrow and we’ll be there!
Sending our best wishes!