Top ten Kefalonia

 Kefalonia Island is a place with the most imposing and breathtaking scenery  of endless blue-turquoise sea, golden beaches, magical caves, steep cliffs, historical monuments, vineyards, high mountains, churches and monasteries, offer the visitors unique moments of relaxation, peace, diversity and endless natural beauty.

1.    In Argostoli, the capital of the island, there is a number of sightseeing as the Archaeological Museum, that  houses interesting archaeological finds from the Mycenaean, the Hellenistic and the Roman periods, the Korgialenios History and Folklore Museum, the Korgialenian Library, that keeps 50.000 books and old manuscripts, among which some very rare, as well as the beautiful theatre of Kefalos which is considered as one of the best theatres in Greece.

 

 

 

 

 

2.    The well-known village of Fiskardo in the north end of the island has been declared a ‘preserved area’ as many of the traditional buildings are preserved and show the traditional architectural of the island before it was destroyed. Because of its traditional beauty, Fiskardo is a cosmopolitan place visited by hundreds of tourists and VIPs.

 
3.    At a small distance from the capital stands the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore, locally known as “Fanari” (lighthouse), built by the British Governor Napier, which  is considered one of the trademarks of Kefalonia.


4.    In the same area, ‘Katavothres’  present a rare geological phenomenon. The seawater rushes through some cracks in the rocks and disappears in the earth. Following underground channels, it travels inland and comes out in the Melissani  lake, 15 klm away.


5.    5 klm from  Sami, the main port of the island, is the impressive  cave at Melissani , that has lost its roof due to the severe earthquakes that have occurred. The Melissani  lake formed, is admired for its amazing clear blue green water The 150 million years old Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia, is a rare geological phenomenon according to the Speleologists . Its entrance was revealed after a strong earthquake and it is   an impressive cave with remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

6.    Assos,  a small picturesque village, is built on a small peninsula and attracts with is beauty and serenity.

7.    Kourkoumelata , the prettiest village of the island, stands on the ruins of the old village. After the earthquakes it was totally rebuilt in a neo-classical style and beautiful  houses  emerge from the gardens and the flowers.

8.    Close to Kourkoumelata stand the ruins of the Castle of Saint George on a hill village, about 7 km from Argostoli. The castle was originally built by the Byzantines but the Venetians gave it its final form in 1504.
 











9.    Kefalonia is famous for its endless crystal-blue coast line. Most of its beaches are very popular and have been awarded with the Blue Flag. Most famous is Myrtos beach, but also Poros, Lourdas, Lixouri, Minies, Platys Gialos, Skala, Antisamos, Petanoi, Xi, Atheras, Avythos, Lagadakia, Platia Ammos .


10.    Close to the village of Kateleios,  Mounda Beach is considered to be the most valuable area of coastline on Kefalonia for the reproduction of the  sea turtle Caretta  caretta.