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KEFALONIA

Kefalonia

ARGOSTOLI

argostoli

Argostoli is the island's capital since 1757. It is located in the south part of Kefalonia and it is inhabited since archaic times. In the same location to the current town was built ancient Krini, on...

LIXOURI

lixouri

Lixouri is the second biggest town of Kefalonia. It is the capital of Paliki municipality, built in the place of the ancient town Pali or Paleokastro, one of the four most important ancient towns flou...

FISKARDO

fiskardo

Fiskardo, the graphic village that survived from the severe 1953 earthquakes, is the best spot in north Kefalonia. It is the only village keeping its traditional architecture and has declared tenable....

LASSI

lassi

The peninsula of Lassi is located northwest of Argostoli and is one of the most famous regions in the island. It distinguishes for its natural beauty and tourist infrastructures, satisfying all demand...

SKALA

skala

Skala is the southest island in Kefalonia and one of the best organized in tourist resorts. It is 30km from Argostoli. The region is of big naturalist and archaeological interest. Close to the settlem...

POROS

poros

Poros is a seaside town that combines mountain and sea. The green landscapes are followed by beautiful shores and create sceneries of unique style. It is located in the southeast part of Kefalonia and...

AGIA EFIMIA

agia efimia

A beautiful village of Kefalonia that has evolved to a popular summer resort. It is located 31km northeast of Argostoli. The route to Agia Efimia is really enchanting. Green landscapes reveal the pres...

LOURDATA

lourdata

Lourdata village is built in a privileged location. The dense vegetation, fertile valleys, Aino's waters and hilly bulks protect gardens from strong winds and characterize the region. Lourdata, admini...

ASSOS

assos

Assos is one of the most beautiful and graphic villages in Kefalonia. It is built amphitheatrically around the homonym peninsula, which is verdurous of green lands. It is a region of unique beauty. Th...

SAMI

sami

Sami is a region of unique natural beauty. It has many caves, a pole of attraction for nature lovers and researchers. Sami, the head of the homonym municipality, is located in the east part of the isl...

XI

xi

Xi beach is one of the most famous in Kefalonia. It is situated just a few kilometers south of Lixouri. It is an extended beach that impresses small and grown ups thanks to its reddish colour. It has ...

PLATIS GIALOS

platis gialos

Makris and Platis Gialos are two consecutive beaches, of the most famous in Kefalonia. They are very close to Argostoli and the peninsula of Lassi. They are highly organized and provide the opportunit...

SVORONATA

svoronata

Svoronata is a small settlement located in the southwest part of the island. It is built in a fertile area. Here citrus fruits and vegetables are cultivated. Svoronata is a region with developed touri...

KARAVOMILOS

karavomilos

Karavomilos is a picturesque fish village in the west part of Sami and 1 km from the harbor. The village is a pole of attraction for the visitors, as very close to it, are some of the most famous natu...

VLACHATA

vlachata

Small picturesque village viewing to the Ionian Sea and Zakynthos. It belongs to the Municipality of Livathous, 15km from Argostoli. It is built in the slopes of mountain Ainos and its residents work ...

KARAVADOS

karavados

Karavados village is located 10km from Argostoli. It is built in a beautiful location ideal for a quiet staying. Being very close to the capital and the marvelous beach of Agios Thomas, create all the...

PESADA

pesada

Small coastal village belonging to the Municipality of Livathous, which extends in the southwest part of the island. It has a small graphic port and a beautiful beach, ideal for those seeking for some...

SPARTIA

spartia

AGIA PELAGIA

agia pelagia

A coastal settlement 11km from Argostoli. It has a beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear waters. The settlement keeps its traditional identity.

KATELEIOS

kateleios

PERATATA

peratata

Small traditional village in the southwest part of the island. It belongs to Livathous Municipality. It is built in the slopes of mountain Ainos and is characterized by a green surrounding. If you are...

ANTIPATA

antipata

Small traditional settlement belonging to the Municipality of Erisos. It is located in the north part of the island, 47km from Argostoli. It is a beautiful village with developed tourist infrastructur...

KERAMIES

keramies

The small, picturesque village of Keramies is just a few kilometers from Argostoli. It is situated in the peaceful area of Livathous. It is also the headquarters of Livathous Municipality. The village...

PETANI

petani

PLATIES

platies

RATZAKLI

ratzakli

Ratzakli

RAZATA

razata

The Razata (Local Community Faraklata - Municipality of Argostoli), belonging to the municipality KEFALONIAS Regional Unity KEFALLINIAS located in the Region of Ionian Islands

About Kefalonia

Kefalonia is an island that impresses every visitor with its unseen natural beauties, historic monuments and hospitality of residents. It is the biggest of Ionian Islands, with an extend of 730sq. Km. It is right across the Patraic Gulf, south of Lefkada and north of Zakynthos. It is an island with tense alterations. Green verdurous landscapes, abrupt slopes, lacy shores, golden beaches, gulfs, small ports and graphic ports. All these create the unique feature of this island. Kefalonia is the hilliest island in Ionian. Enos is the most important mountain of it, with the highest top, Megalo Soro (1626m. height). The hilly bulk of Ainos with rich fauna and flora has been characterized as a National Park since 1962. Highly impressive is the fir forest. The various kinds of bushes, and foxes, rabbits, beech martens, and rare specimen of birds, like petroperdika and fidaetos impress visitors. Apart from the endless natural beauties, Kefalonia has an important historic route to show. It is revealed in the remarkable historic monuments, castles and archaeological sites, we meet as we tour around the island. Eptaneseans distinguish for their religious faith. Churches, monasteries in the island, as and legends connected to the establishment of them, reveal their faith. Something that is shown especially in the way they worship Saint Gerasimos, the protector saint of the island. In general, residents of Kefalonia, distinguish for their liveliness and friendly feelings. Their culture, as in all Ionian Islands, is influenced by Venetians, the conquerors of all Ionian Islands for a long time. Music and dance are inextricable parts of their life, while their hospitality is exemplary. The island¢s tourist infrastructures get better and better every year. Kefalonia has evolved to a high standard tourist resort. Thousands of visitors visit the island every year in order to know its natural beauties and mysteries. It is one of the most beautiful and famous islands in Greece, which has inspired the producers of Hollywood to shoot here the movie "The mandolin of captain Korelli", of big success. Schedule your vacation in the beautiful Kefalonia and let her carry you away.
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