If you'd like to take some sweet memories of Kefalonia back home with you, the traditional confectioner Voskopoula (3 Lithostroto, Argostoli, tel: 26710 25434) is the place to head. They make a variety of delights including traditional pastries, nougat and almonds coated in sugar or honey.

If you want to take home something truly representative of the country, then Taste of Greece on the harbour front (54 Ioannou Metaxa, Argostoli; tel: 26710 26153) offers a wide selection of local produce from olive oil to honey and herbs.

Garbis Jewellers (27 Antoniou Tritsi, Argostol, tel: 26710 23164) offers a wide range of expensive watches and jewellery, including an elaborate mandolin necklace in honour of the Captain Corelli book.

Right on Argostoli's main commercial strip, Bazaar (30 Lithostroto, tel: 26710 22516) is a quirky little shop, full of colourful household and office items that make fun souvenirs.