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Kefalonia / Keffalonia / Ceffalonia

Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, a green and mountainous haven, rich with flowers, trees and herbal scents that greet you as you arrive. The island has different feel to the other islands of the group, and although nearly 50,000 people live on the island, from first approach, there is a peaceful, quiet atmosphere to the island, the imposing mountains behind the shore only heightening this effect. Also, unlike neighbouring Corfu and Zakythos, the island has't been over run with package tourism, allowing the island to keep its authentic, rustic feel.

Kefalonia Holidays - Greece

The island is inextricably linked to Ithaca, the smaller island to the east, separated by the Ithaki Strait. Ithaca is the fabled home of Homer's Odysseus. Neither Kefallonia or Ithaca have an abundance of ruins to explore, but they make up for it with a quiet, almost reverent ambiance.

Argostoli is the main town on Kefalonia, tucked into a bay to the south and it's a good place to base yourself when visiting the island. The town of Lixouri is across the gulf from Argostoli.

There are seven ports on Kefalonia, the main one is found at Sami, on the east coast, which harbours ferries to mainland destinations and to Italy. Buses are on site to take tourists across the island to Argostoli and the other towns. The other big port is found at Fiskardo in the north, the only large town on the island not devastated by the 1953 earthquake. The town gives an idea of what the island was like before the earthquake.

Being a large island, renting a car or a moped is the best way to get around this large, green island. There are many secluded beaches and coves to explore, as there are small towns and nature walks. Inland to the south the Agiou Andreou monastery has some fantastic frescoes, and nearby Mycenaean ruins are worth visiting. The unspoiled, quiet and natural beauty is Kefalonia's main attraction.

Kefalonia island:
Kefalonia is one of the most popular islands of Greece.
We offer to you our services and assistance for your vacation Kefalonia island, as well as to find the right accommodation (Hotels or apartments) or to plan an excursion or island tour through Kefalonia's magnificent coasts and natur.

Places to visit

Myrtos Beach, Melissani Cave, Drogarati Cave, Castle of St George, Fiscardo, Katavothres, Argostoli

Must see. Points of interest.

  • Katavothres : about 2 km from Argostoli one of many rare geological phenomena, which are very common on Kefalonia island. This is a hole in the floor next to the beach where there is in the sea water and disappears in underground passages at the end, including the Bay of Sami about 30 km. Way!
  • The Mycenaean tombs Mazarakata : Located 10 km from Argostoli, are of particular importance, since both the tombs were plundered, and because it confirms the presence of Mycenaean Kefalonia Homer and references
  • The cave Drogorati : Located just 3 km from Sami and in no case should not miss their amazing stalactites and stalagmites and ponds!
  • The Cave of Melissani : Also, just 2 km from Sami, you will find a more unlikely geological phenomenon. Part of the cave ceiling has cuts and the rest suffered, in a covered, to be conducted by boat. You will be impressed by the change of colors on the walls and water and light, playing games on them
  • The Myrtos beach :. One of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, in the north of the Argostoli, with golden sand and crystal clear water, will help you to relax and feel like you're a f truth on vacation.

Kefalonia sightseeing