The Department of Food Science and Technology of the Ionian University is located in Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, in a position that provides easy access to the city center and the main infrastructures of the area.
Argostoli is the largest town on the island and serves as its administrative, commercial, and cultural center. It is amphitheatrically built on the eastern side of the Argostoli Peninsula, at the head of the Gulf of Argostoli.. One of the city's most important landmarks is the historic De Bosset Bridge, which was constructed in 1813 and connects Argostoli with the opposite area of Drapano. The bridge borders the Koutavos Lagoon, one of the most significant wetlands in Kefalonia, hosting a rich variety of birdlife and other native fauna.
The lagoon area features pedestrian pathways and walking routes, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the natural environment and explore the area's distinctive ecosystem.
Argostoli is a major commercial and tourist hub and offers a wide range of services that meet the needs of students. The town provides retail stores, dining establishments, healthcare services, banking facilities, and other support services, while a variety of accommodation options are available to serve the student community. In addition, the local economy offers opportunities for both seasonal and permanent employment across various sectors.
The cultural life of the town is particularly vibrant. Students can participate in activities and programs organized by the Municipality, as well as in initiatives related to theatre, music, and visual arts. Argostoli is home to cinema venues, while throughout the year -and especially during the summer months- a variety of cultural events, festivals, and artistic activities are organized.
In the field of sports, students have access to municipal sports facilities, including the Municipal Stadium and the Municipal Swimming Pool, and may also participate in local sports clubs and associations active in basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, sailing, rowing, kayaking, tennis, and other sports.
Access
By Air: Kefalonia is served by the Kefalonia International Airport “Anna Pollatou”. Regular flights to and from Athens operate throughout the year, while during the tourist season additional connections are available to destinations within Greece and abroad.
By Ferry: Kefalonia can be reached via the Patras–Sami and Kyllini–Poros ferry routes. Sami is approximately a 40-minute drive from Argostoli, while Poros is about one hour away by road. Additional ferry connections operate between Kefalonia and Zakynthos through the port of Pessada, as well as between Kefalonia and Lefkada through the port of Fiskardo.
