Immagini di Kefalonia
The capital of Kefalonia stands on the far end of the natural bay surrounded by mountains and verdant forests. The town was rebuilt after the catastrophic earthquake of 1953. It is a picturesque town built on hills surrounding the lagoon of Koutavos and the natural harbor formed there.
Asos (Greek: Άσος) is a village on the west coast of the island of Cephalonia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Erisos.
Descend the steps and an atmospheric subterranean world awaits you.
More than 300 years ago, a strong earthquake revealed the entrance to a miracle of nature: Drogarati Cave, a work of art, an astonishing marvel of more than 150 million years old, crafted gradually by nature. Orange and yellow stalactites hang from the roof like curtains while vitreous stalagmites emerge to form spacious chambers.
The Loggerhead sea turtles (or also known as Caretta-caretta) are the only marine turtles nesting in Greece and the Mediterranean. They can be distinguished from other turtles by their large heads, reddish-brown shells and yellow/brown skin, while they are considered to be one of the oldest species in the world. An adult Loggerhead grows to a length of 1.0-1.2m, weights between 100-350 kg and can live for around 65 years.
The monastery of Saint Gerasimos. St. Gerasimos is the patron saint of Kefalonia, so the Monastery is a sacred place for every citizen of Kefalonia.
One of the main attractions and trademarks of Argostoli is the lighthouse of Saint Theodore which is located on a man-made peninsula close to the Argostoli village. It is the most romantic spot in Kefalonia and it is highly recommended for taking photographs.
Very good dining options near the accommodation are “To Enetiko”, “Esperides” and “En Kefallinia Organic restaurant”. A little further away is “il Borgo” and for a really traditional Kefalonian lunch “Tzivras Restaurant”.
The Ai Chelis beach is an organized long beach with umbrellas and sunbeds. It is located in the south of Kefalonia near Svoranata village. It is a sandy beach with a characteristic grayish color and shallow waters ideal for families.