About Kefalonia
 

 

Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands and once voted tenth in the world scenic beauty league.
For visitors looking to get off the beaten track, Kefalonia offers a spectacular scenery, magnificent white beaches,
curvy coastlines, majestic mountains, aquamarine waters, green pine scented forests, charming fishing villages and the bluest skies.

The island boasts the third largest's mountain range in Greece, including the national park of Enos, and offers refuge to wild ponies, golden eagles, ospreys and many other protected species. Marine life in the area is rich as well, offering a protected environment to dolphins, rare monk seals and the loggerhead turtle. The wealth of flowers and herbs amid orchards, olive groves and pine trees, as well as natural sights of unparalleled beauty such as the underground lake in the Melissani cave, the stalactites and stalagmites of the cave of Drogarati all beggar description.

Forming a uniquely relaxed and unspoiled beauty, Kefalonia also provides places of interest such as Venetian fortresses, Byzantine remains, Mycenacan tombs, Roman mosaics, together with living monuments preserving the history of architecture in the area, such as the stunning harbour of Fiscardo, where an array of Venetian and Venetian style buildings remain intact after the earthquake in 1953.

Within relatively short distances the landscape alters dramatically, with each region demanding exploration. Exploring it will also lead you to meet wonderfully hospitable people, discover the joy of tasting excellent wines on a truly inspiring island.