Sightseeing in Kefallonia - what to see. Complete travel guide
Kefalonia is a magnificent island that attracts tourists by rich picturesque nature, golden sands, calm bays and wide choice of sights. Besides the fact this resorts becomes more and more popular each year, everyone will be able to find here a calm place for rest.
Kefallonia has hundreds of hotels to choose from, so finding the best won’t be a difficult task. Travelers used to luxurious hotels should pay attention to Ionian Emerald. This is a … Open
Excursions to Ainos Mountain are no less popular. Here you can see unique black pines. Every nature lover dreams to see them. If you are more into architectural sightseeing, then consider visiting Asos Fortress, the building of which took place in the 17th century. One more amazing building is St. George Fortress. The building has the shape of a polygon and occupies the space of 1,600 sq. m. You can also visit Gerania Mountain, where you can find ancient Roman mosaics. Once a beautiful villa stood where; nowadays only mosaics remained and so every visitor can enjoy the observation.
An excursion to the living Drogarati Cave, promises to be equally interesting. It is worth mentioning, that stalactites and stalagmites continue to grow in it. All year round, the cave maintains the same temperature - about 18 degrees Celsius. Now, the cave is well equipped for excursions. It has a lighting system, several wooden bridges and viewing platforms. In those places where there are especially slippery stones, beautiful red carpet paths are laid out. Drogarati Cave is very large. Its central hall can accommodate 600 people at a time.
Although Kefalonia cannot boast the abundance of large shopping centers, the choice of attractive places for shopping is really decent here. A very interesting selection of locally produced … Open
In the picturesque village of Agia Efimia, interesting architectural sights can be admired. This ancient fishing village is located at the very coast. Guests can admire the beautiful old houses of fishermen, take a walk through the tangled streets and visit the magnificent restaurants where real masterpieces are cooked from fish. In this village, there are several small hotels; so you can stay here for a few days.
The Greek island of Kefalonia enjoys great popularity among fans of beach holidays. However, a holiday with children in this amazing place should not be limited to visiting beaches alone. … Open
On the island there are several curious archaeological regions. Tourists are invited to visit the Ancient Acropolis Sami. The ancient city was founded in these foothill places almost 2,000 years ago, and in the 5th- 6th centuries was completely ruined. Now the main attractions of these places are fragments of old fortification walls and buildings.
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Survived castles around Kefallonia
♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 13.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Santa Maura Castle' Lefkada, 49.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 63.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vonitsa Castle' Vonitsa, 77 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Arta Castle' Arta, 105.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 13.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Santa Maura Castle' Lefkada, 49.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 63.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vonitsa Castle' Vonitsa, 77 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Arta Castle' Arta, 105.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Kefallonia
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 64.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 91.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 146.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 64.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 91.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 146.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Kefallonia from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Navagio Beach
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Kefallonia center - 45.3 km.
To the picturesque sandy beach can only be reached by boat or with the cutter. The unified beach without any infrastructure is incredibly popular with tourists. Every day the travelers come here to see the ancient smugglers' ship and to relax in the calm atmosphere. Despite the relatively small number of holidaymakers, the atmosphere on the beach remains calm and quiet. Those who want to spend their time in full solitude should head to Navagio Beach early in the morning. …
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Melissani Cave
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Kefallonia center - 3 km.
At different times of the day, the light stains the cave in different colours, making it one of the most amazing natural attractions of the planet. It is important to note that Melissani cave is an important historical object. Thousands of years ago it was used for religious rituals. Unique religious artifacts were discovered in the cave. Figures of the god Pan, clay disks and plates with images of the nymphs are now kept in the archaeological museum of Argostoli. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
19.03.2024
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
19.03.2024
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