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What should you expect from a trip to Kefalonia - an amazing holiday!

No island in Greece offers the same feeling as Kefalonia and no matter how close they may lie, Kefalonia stands alone as a unique holiday experience. Kefalonia even has its own following of holiday devotees who love the island so much that they return year on year.


The islands scenery is so different to that of the other Greek islands, even though Corfu and Zante are so close neither manages to afford the same lush ambience of the beautiful Kefalonia. Lush green fir-capped mountains reach high up into the clear sunny sky, picturesque headlands, watery inlets, golden bays and fantastic beaches spread around the island.

The island’s people are fantasitc, known for their friendly banter and raw sense of humour, while the island may have a relaxed atmosphere its people are forward thinking and manage to weave the old ways into modern culture. Kefalonia is far from old fashioned as has some of the most trendy apartments, hotels and beaches in the Ionian islands!

Kefalonia was devastated by an earthquake in 1953 which has given rise to a new modern island, reborn from the ruins with new buildings and a new style that is wonderful, especially when complimented by the beautiful weather and clear blue sea’s that encompas the island.
Tourism in kefalonia is still in its infancy, most of the resorts are comparatively small however the services are in place to make both the night and day of your holiday a wonderful experience.

The food in Kefalonia is typically Greek although all resorts have a large choice of food to suit everyone. The food on the island is generally high quality as the Ioanian people enjoy good food and meal times are often the highlight of the day. The island is also well stocked with drink, with many brands available from locally produced beer and wine to imported national brands.

If you fancy a trip during your holiday Kefalonia has a sister island Ithaka which is just a short boat trip away, however kefalonia has plenty to see and do, if you are interested in seeing the sights Kefalonia has to offer why not click through to our interesting sights page. If you had to pick just 2 things to see during your visit we would suggest the underground lake at Melissania cave and the stunning Myrtos beach as both are wonderful sights.

Thanks for visiting our website - we look forward to seeing you in Kefalonia soon!