The capital of the island is the city of Argostoli. Just 10 km from this village there is an international airport that serves charter flights to and from Athens. The region is located in a zone of increased seismic activity; in 1953, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale was observed in Argostoli. As a result of the disaster, the city was seriously damaged. It had to be literally rebuilt. Now the capital is bustling with life, and at night many clubs, bars and discos turn on the lights. The port of Argostoli has ferry connections with other cities in Greece.
Sami is considered the second port of the island. It is the main gateway for ferries from Italy, Astakos, Patras, Lefkada and other places.

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