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Kefalonia travel guide: attractions, places of interest
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The island of Kefalonia is a storehouse of ecology in every sense - physically and spiritually. For those looking for bodily repose there is clean water of numerous beaches, mountain air of the Enos reserve, and sunbathing under a cloudless sky. For those in search of food for soul - monasteries and temples, shrines and places full of grace. The choice is yours!
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Mirtos beach
Kefalonia, Greece
One of the main attractions of Kefalonia is the world-famous beach of Myrtos. High above the coast, the road sweeping smoothly round high mountains offers a spectacular view of the Ionian Sea and the milky blue lagoon with a dazzling white beach.
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Melissani lake
Kefalonia, Greece
Not far from the town of Sami, in the village of Karavomylos, you can admire the Melissani underground lake formed by the river running in the island interior. The depth of the lake is more than 30 m. At noon, when the sun enters the cave, the water and walls discolour to amazing ultramarine.
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Ainos mountain
Kefalonia, Greece
From the top of the mighty mountain range, there is a fantastic, breathtaking view of the south-western coast of the island. The national nature reserve of the Mount Ainos features unique black pines, wild horses, and proud eagles sailing through the sky.
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Drogarati cave
Kefalonia, Greece
This geological formation with excellent acoustics and gracefully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites is considered one of the most beautiful in Greece and the hall with the size of 65 by 45 metres - the largest cave in the country. Magnificent chamber music concerts have been arranged there. Read more... |
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St. George fortress
Kefalonia, Greece
The ruins of an old fortress tower over the coastline and nearby valleys recalling the alarming times, wars and sieges, when Kefalonia was passing from one invader to the other. It was the place for the capital of the island for a long time.
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Kipouria monastery
Kefalonia, Greece
This holy monastery is worth visiting even if you are a non-believer. Kipurion is located on a coastal cliff offering not only a peaceful atmosphere, but an absolutely stunning view of the Ionian Sea.
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