Kefalonia Resort Guide
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ASSOS
Assos, is a simple, even rustic village with its own national heritage castle. The village, of about a 100 inhabitants, contains some fine examples of Venetian architecture commonly found on Kefalonia before the 1953 earthquake and the region is one of great scenic beauty.
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AGHIA EFIMIA
Situated 7 km north of Sami on the east coast, Aghia Efimia is a very pretty fishing village with a well sheltered harbour lined with traditional tavernas and cafes. The village presents captivating views of the island of Ithaka across the Ionian Sea. Cruisers depart for neighbouring islands of Lefkas and Ithaca and small motor-boats are an ideal way to explore the area.
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ARGOSTOLI
The capital of Kefalonia, Argostoli, is ideally situated for visiting all that Kefalonia has to offer as well as offering plenty of choice for shopping and dining. The bustling port is a focal point with fishing caiques, ferries, cruise boats and private yachts all competing for space in the harbour. A place where you can blend in with the loals.
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Antipata
The village of Antipata is just five minutes drive from Fiscardo where you will find a choice of tavernas, a lovely secluded beach and an interesting church.
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AVITHOS
Avithos is a rural area where olive trees and citrus orchards abound. The long sandy beaches of Avithos and Megalipetra are divided by a rocky outcrop, with the whole coastline facing the tiny island of Dias with views over to Zakynthos on a clear day.
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Central Kefalonian Villages
Dendrinata, Makriotika, Divarata - these are some of the villages in the 'wind tunnel' between the mountains of Kalon and Dynati, where the goats have gold teeth and there are still remains of the old windmills.
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Evreti
Evreti is a small hamlet south of Fiscardo by the north east coast of Kefalonia. It takes about ten minutes to drive from Fiscardo to Evreti which is a rural village offering tremendous views across to Ithaca.
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FISCARDO
Although the 1953 earthquake destroyed much of the Ionian islands, on the northernmost tip of Kefalonia, the village of Fiscardo stayed almost intact. With foresight the island's governors issued strict building regulations to maintain the elegance of the Venetian architecture which lines Fiscardo's deep horseshoe harbour.
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KATELIOS
Kato Katelios is a seaside village with a sand and shingle beach and is 32 km from the island's capital of Argostoli. From Katelios you may hire a small motor boat for exploring beaches such as Koroni and other more inaccessible beaches.
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KERAMIES VILLAGE
Keramies is a pretty village which is centrally situated and is the capital of the municipality of Livatho.
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Kourkoumelata is a southern village gem
The picturesque village of Kourkoumelata was completely rebuilt with impeccable style by a local shipping magnate.
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Lakythra village in Livatho Region
Lakythra is a traditional Kefalonian village close to Argostoli which does not go into hibernation at the close of the summer season. Its bakery, kafeneion and some of the restaurants are open all year round. It is a village rather than a 'resort'. With its easy access to local beaches it has an influx of tourism in the summer months.
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LASSI
Lassi as a resort has developed due to its amazing beaches of golden sand. The two main beaches are Makris Yialos (Greek for 'long sandy beach') and Platis Yialos (wide sandy beach). The beach shelves gently into beautifully clear and clean waters providing a safe haven for children. The beaches are accessed at various points by steps or slopes and these are well sign-posted from the lanes that...
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LIXOURI And The PALI PENINSULA
There is much to seen on the Pali peninsula, with many fine beaches and attractive views and villages. This is where you will find Lixouri and with over 4000 residents, is the second largest town on the island of Kefalonia and is the capital of the Pali peninsula which is often called the Lixouri peninsula. When people refer to Lixouri they may mean the town or the area in general.
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LOURDAS
Lourdas Bay is one of the largest bays of Kefalonia and is fringed by over two miles of sand and pebble beach and ever-changing turquoise blue clear water. The resort of Lourdas or Lourdata is spread out along the winding road which takes you from the village of Vlahata to the central square in Lourdas and then down to the beach. A great place for walking and rambling but otherwise you will need...
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Manganos
The village of Manganos is in the Erissos region and is on the circular route to Fiscardo. There's a snack bar and local village store.
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MAVRATA
The rural village of Mavrata is in the south of the island 4kms from the coastal village of Katelios, with its sand and shingle beach and 24 km from the island's capital of Argostoli. The picturesque village is in a rural location under the imposing Mt. Ainos and its local landmark is the Metaxa winery.
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Pessada
Pessada is a rural area of residential property and some villas for summer rental. It's just under 11 kms from the capital Argostoli and 9kms from Argostoli airport. The port of Pessada has a daily ferry service to Skinari on Zakynthos.
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PETANI
Petani is a sweeping horseshoe bay, with bright white pebbles and limestone outcrops, tumbling into an aquamarine sea. A tangle of olive groves surround the beach from behind. A truly beautiful spot and one of the most spectacular beaches in Kefalonia is to be found at Petani on the Lixouri peninsula.
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POROS
This quiet and quaint picturesque town of Poros is very popular with the yachting flotillas that appear throughout the summer. The port-town of Poros provides a significant link with its daily ferry service between Kefalonia and mainland Greece.
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SAMI
Sami is a traditional working port and the second largest on Kefalonia. Its harbour is lined with tavernas and cafes. Sami is set between the beaches of Antisammos and Karavomylos and has wonderful views over to neighbouring Ithaca.
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SARLATA
The small and isolated settlement of Sarlata, only 10 mins drive from the Capital of Kefalonia, stands on a hillside and is ideal to enjoy the quiet and relax in this very calm and peaceful area. Sarlata has all the rural unspoilt ambience which is so attractive in the villages of the Livatho region and is a good base from which to visit the rest of Kefalonia.
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SKALA
Skala is set on a very long golden sandy beach on the southernmost tip of the island, 37 km from the island's capital and is one of the most popular resorts in Kefalonia. Apart from its excellent beaches Skala has a good selection of tavernas and bars and has a local watersports centre.
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SPARTIA
Spartia is a small village in the Livatho region a few miles south east of the airport. The sunny bay of Spartia faces south and is sheltered from the predominant north west winds. The small beach of rock and sand is an ideal place for quiet relaxation.
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SVORONATA
The village of Svoronata is a ten minute drive from the airport and unlike some areas on Kefalonia the terrain is fairly flat which makes it an excellent choice for those who enjoy easy walking.
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TRAPEZAKI AND LITHERO
From Argostoli, 30 mins drive along the south coast brings you to the area of Trapezaki. The sandy coves are to be found before the long sandy stretch of beach at Lourdas.
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Vassilikades
Vassilikades is a charming traditional village about half way between Fiscardo and Myrtos Beach. It is not a summer resort but a working village which is open throughout the season.
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