Kefalonia's charm lies with her simplicity. Scented hillside slopes, wild heather mountainsides, olive grove pathways, sleepy harbour fronts, shady tavernas, great beaches lapped by cool clear waters.
The lush scenery of Kefalonia, in the Ionian Sea was captured well in the film of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. If you explore the island today you will find crumbling ruins, charming monastries and roman mosaics.
You can visit Kefalonia's bustling capital of Argostoli which is set on a wide lagoon crossed by the landmark Drapano Bridge and the pretty postcard fishing village of Fiskardo. At the heart of Kefalonia Mount Enos rises and from the slopes you get magnificent views of the blue Ionian Sea.
Kefalonia has appeared in the world top ten locations for scenic beauty and is adorned with tranquil beaches, awe-inspiring mountains, charming fishing villages and peaceful pine forests. Covered by dense vegetation, the island's natural beauty is apparent throughout Kefalonia, no more so than in the plentiful olive and orange groves and on the vine-covered hillsides.
The island's beaches offer truly breathtaking views and the rugged rocky shores and caves are a worthwhile sight for any road-weary traveller. One of the most famous beaches is Myrtos, which has been ranked fifth in the world for its outstanding views. Vertical rock cliffs surround an enchanting bay which appears a rich turquoise in the sun, the soft white sand baking in the heat.
In terms of appearance, Kefalonia seems to have escaped much of the effects of tourism, remaining a peaceful and laidback island. However, it is firmly on the list of budget holiday locations and offers a range of accommodation from luxurious hotels through to cheap studios and apartments for tourists on a shoestring.
A beautiful photograph taken of Kefalonia
A look at the holiday resorts of Kefalonia
Lassi
Lassi has two of the best beaches in the Greek islands - Platis Yialos and Makris Yialos (accessed by steps) and both beaches have soft pale sand gently sloping into the sea, making these beaches perfect beach lovers and children of all ages.
The attractive resort area of Lassi wanders along the coastal road for about 3kms and there are a good selection of shops, mini-markets, tavernas and restaurants. Holiday accommodation in Lassi is located among the pine trees and olive groves on both sides of the road, and on the hillsides above Lassi, and you often get wonderful views from these hotels, studios and apartments here. Nightlife in Lassi is relaxed and informal with several bars, which can be fairly lively in high season.
Lourdas
Lourdas Beach is one of the longest on this stretch of Kefalonia coast. There are a couple of Greek tavernas near the beach. Just uphill from the beach is the traditional Greek village of Lourdata, which is home to the resort's hotels and holiday apartments plus a few tavernas, bars and mini-markets all basking in warm sunshine around the shady square. A narrow road winds steeply down through olive groves to Lourdas Beach below the village.
Skala
In the sedate resort of Skala on the south coast, apartments sit alongside the vast beach of soft white sands gradually changing into shingle and pebbles. Pine trees shade the cafes, bars, tavernas and shops of the old town and most days revolve around the beach and its watersports. Evenings are chilled out with eating out in a Greek taverna being the main activity. On the outskirts of Skala is an old Roman villa and its recently discovered and well preserved old Roman mosaic.
Svoronata
The sleepy village of Svoronata lies close to the airport and main resort of Lassi on the south coast of Kefalonia. The gently shelving pale sands of Avithos beach are great for families and a few shops, tavernas and bars can be found here and also close to the resorts other beaches of Ammes and Ai Helis. Walking or hiring a bike are the best ways of getting around as the area is flat.
Traditional Greek fishing boats in Fiscardo harbour, Kefalonia
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