Kefalonia - The Island Of Dreams
Your tourist information and holiday booking guide to the beautiful island of Kefalonia in Greece.
Kefalonia is one of the worlds most stunning holiday destinations with beautiful beaches and amazing holiday resorts. We bring you the information you need to have a great time when you come to Kefalonia including guides to the best resorts, Kefalonia weather, cheap flights to Kefalonia, hotels and villas. Kefalonia.co.uk will help you plan your holiday and to discover the amazing things you can expect from your Kefalonia holiday. We look forward to seeing you in Kefalonia soon!
Kefalonia Holiday Booking Guide:
Flights to Kefalonia
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Hotels in Kefalonia
Cheap hotels in Kefalonia - find the best deals available on Kefalonia hotels.
Kefalonia Beaches
Kefalonia is well known for stunning beaches like the world famous Myrtos beach.
Car Hire Kefalonia
A great way to see Kefalonia is to hire a car, find cheap car hire in Kefalonia.
Kefalonia Holidays
Lots of travel firms offer cheap holidays in Kefalonia - we have found the best.
Holiday Villas for Rent
Kefalonia villas are very popular, find stunning villas in Kefalonia here today.
Resturants and Bars
There are lots of Kefalonia restaurants and bars to chose from when on holiday.
Kefalonia Weather
Kefalonia weather is normally sunny, get current reports of weather in Kefalonia.Why is Kefalonia a great holiday destination?
Kefalonia holidays have something for everyone - from family beach holidays to romantic dream holidays.
While there is plenty to see and do in Kefalonia if you have the opportunity please try to visit Melissani’s underground lake and Myrtos Beach. The undreground lake is a wonder to behold - take a small boat to clear blue water under a rock face and you will be amazed as the sun beams down through the cavity above. Myrtos beach is world famous and was recently voted as the worlds 5th most beutiful beach - it is located to the north of the capital and is a magical place.
The Kefalonian people, like most Greeks are renound for their friendly way and many speak very good English and will treat you more like a friend than a tourist and will do all they can to make your stay special. With beautiful dramatic scenary, stunning beaches, great weather and friendly people a Kefalonia holiday is one you will never forget and has many people coming back year after year.
The Stunning Island Of Kefalonia Greece.
The largest of the Ionion Islands in western Greece, Kefalonia is fastly becoming a popular holiday resort amongst tourists from all areas of the World. The island is name after the mythological figure Cephalus, referring the islands shape - Ciphalis - derived from the Greek word for "head". Kefalonia, also known as Cephallenia, Cephallonia, Kefallinia, or Kefallonia, has a small population of 45,000. The capital Argostoli is home to one-third of the islands inhabitants and Lixouri is the second largest settlement.
Kefalonia has grown from a quiet fishing
island to a popular holiday hot-spot in recent years due to the release of Captain Correlli's Mandolin, a blockbuster movie that placed the island on the map for tourists worldwide. A tranquil island, Kefalonia has is evolving to accommodate the influx of tourists each year whilst ensuring its peaceful nature remains.
Kefalonia has a lot to offer, including some fantastic scenery, golden beaches and famous Greek food. Mirtos, the most famous of these beaches, is a major tourist attraction, and has been ranked fifth worldwide for its beauty. The majority of Kefalonia's tourist areas are in the southern half of the island, including Scala and Katelios. However, if you are looking to fully embrace the local culture and tranquillity, it is suggested that you look to visit a resort in the northern region of the island. Kefalonia is a rugged island of sharp landscapes,countless bays and inlets and fine beaches. In spite of the island's turbulent history and parade of different masters over the centuries, the people of Kefalonia have retained their own brand of Greekness. Their friendship and hospitality to strangers wins many friends. To be a Kefalonian is to be someone of character- creative,temperamental, resourceful, unprecedented- and as some locals will tell you - a little crazy. They are proud of their roots and despite their tendency to follow in the footsteps of Odysseus, the famous hero of Homer, to travel far and wide to seek their way in life - they always return to Kefalonia where their heart belongs.
Whatever you seek - a beautiful beach, clear blue seas, rugged mountains, lush green valleys, wild flowers,loggerhead turtles, dolphins, amazing views, a little isolation or wonderful hospitality - you will find it all on the island of Kefalonia. Kefalonia has had a checkered history. In 1082 the Norman baron Guiscard tried, without success, to seize the island. The endeavors of the Normans, were taken up by Venetian pirates until the island finally fell into the possession of the Orsinis in 1185. In 1483 it was destroyed by the Turks and in 1500 recaptured by the Venetians who held on to it until 1797, when it was occupied by the French under Napoleon. The French occupation was succeeded by a brief Russian and Turkish one, until the British prevailed in 1809. The British rule came to an end in 1864 and the island was united with Greece.
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