The island of Kefalonia, reviews of which on the Internet are not so rare, is conveniently located on the Peloponnese peninsula. This beautiful corner of the earth will appeal to those people who want to see Greece, not spoiled by mass tourism, but at the same time completely suitable for it. There is everything for a decent rest: clean and equipped beaches, good hotels, restaurants and bars, organized excursions, fresh sea air.
The history of the island is rooted in antiquity. Then he was named after the great hunter Kefal, the ancestor of Odysseus. By the way, the homeland of Odyssey - Ithaca - is separated from Kefalonia by a strait of 3.5 kilometers wide. Not so long ago, ancient burial places were found here, testifying to the presence on Kefalonia of the kings of the island, the ancestors of the hero of the Homeric poem.
An abundance of attractions is what Kefalonia is known for. Reviews about them are so attractive that you involuntarily want to see all this with your own eyes. The capital of Argostoli is famous for its museums - archaeological and ethnographic. Here are collected all the finds of archaeologists, allowing deeper understanding of the history of the island and the whole of Greece. Of the natural attractions, the cave of St. Gerasim was most popular. This hermit has lived in a cave his whole life; he is considered the patron saint of the island. Lixouri is the second largest city of Kefalonia. Here you can visit the old library, the Jacobath Palace, as well as wander through the ruins of the ancient state of Pali.
One of the most amazing places on the island of Kefalonia, reviews of which are certainly left by all the tourists who have been there, is the Melissama Cave. In antiquity, it was the sanctuary of the pasture god Pan. Inside this cave is a lake with perfectly clear azure-colored water . Once the cave was completely plunged into darkness, but over time its dome collapsed, and now the sun freely penetrates into it.
In general, the nature of Kefalonia is very rich and diverse. The aerial view of the island looks like it is completely shrouded in greenery. Enos Mountain Range is a national reserve. Rare representatives of the flora grow here, many of which are listed in the Red Book.
The beaches of Kefalonia will not leave anyone indifferent. Mitros beach is rightfully recognized as the best, the line of which is covered with white fine sand.
In any part of the coast you can find good housing. The convenient location of hotels is what
Greece can boast of
. Kefalonia, whose hotels are famous for their excellent service, is no exception. The most popular hotels include Talas, Porto Scala, Marina Bay, Villa Elena and others. It is noteworthy that the beaches are within walking distance (from 100 to 350 meters). That's what Kefalonia is good for.
Reviews of tourists say that this is a place where you can spend an unforgettable vacation. Visitors to the island talk about the beauty of nature, about the abundance of attractions. Kefalonia - a place for a relaxing holiday. And if you choose a beach in the countryside, you can completely abandon the world and immerse yourself in nature. Advice to those who have not yet been to Kefalonia: be sure to visit the neighboring islands, each of them is good in its own way, and in addition, a journey through the sea gives new emotions.