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  Kefalonia Greece: A complete guide to Kefalonia, Island
Kefalonia is an island of Greece that has everything to offer to the visitor.
The main town and port of Kefalonia is Argostoli, situated at the southern part of island and surrounded by mountains and forests with unique vegetation in Greece.
Kefalonia is not famous for being a party island but those who chose it for their holidays won’t be disappointed.
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 Kefalonia, hotels, villas, apartments, car hire, restaurants, bars
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 Kefalonia Greece | tourist holiday travel guide to Greek island Cephalonia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kefalonia is a Greek island in the southern half of the Ionian chain that runs down the west coast of Greece.
The museum also houses a library and Kefalonia's historical archives with rare manuscripts from the 16th to the 19th centuries and many photos of Argostoli before it was wrecked by the island earthquake in 1953.
With Lefkas to the north and Zakynthos to the south the island is firmly on the tourist map.
www.greekisland.co.uk /kefalonia/kefalonia.htm   (7380 words)

  
  About Kefalonia
Kefalonia was first inhabited before 6000 BC with finds of flint tools and fossilized animal bones dated to an even earlier period, providing evidence that the island was one of the first inhabited areas of Greece.
Kefalonia was divided into four administrative units, these Tetrapolis cities were Pali (today's Lixouri), Krani (on the outskirts of Argostoli), Sami and Proni and are all said to have been named after the hero Kefalos's four sons.
The gulf of Kefalonia was transformed into a strategic base for the Venetian fleet and, with the return of stability, trade increased, after which in 1757 the capital was relocated to Argostoli.
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 Greekislands.com : Kefalonia : kefalonia greece, kefalonia
The kefalonia island in Greece is connected also to Kyllini in the Peloponnese, from Poros, with Lefkada and with the coast of Aitoloakarnania opposite.
In 1483 Kefalonia 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 island of kefalonia has an efficient tourist infrastructure and is a famous destination for in the beaten and off the beaten track vacations as well.
www.greekislands.com /cephalonia/home.htm   (560 words)

  
 The island of Kefalonia
Kefalonia is the largest (surface 688,8 Km and the most mountainous island (highest peak 1628 m) in Eptanissa.
Kefalonia’s flora is renowned for the unique variety of fl fir called the “cephalonian fir” which can only be found without hybrids on the highest mountain of the island, Mount Enos.
Kefalonia’s inhabitants are mainly engaged in agriculture, cattle-raising, apiculture, fishing, shipping and tourism.
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 Kefalonia Greece, Kefalonia Hotels, Car Rentals, Travel Agents, Information, Map of Kefalonia Island (Cephalonia) Greece
Kefalonia is an ideal destination for your vacations due to the fact that it is a cosmopolitan island and a popular resort with traditional aspects and naturally beautiful sites.
The island of Kefalonia belongs to the Ionian Islands cluster, which is situated at the Ionian Sea between Lefkada and Zakynthos, at a close distance to the western coastline of Central Greece.
Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, despite the fact that it was ruined by earthquakes in 1953, it was built all over again with respect to its former architecture and now is a very beautiful town with spacious squares and imposing buildings that follow the renowned tradition.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/ionian/cefallonia/index.php   (267 words)

  
 virtual greece : kefalonia greece : kefalonia greek islands : greek island holiday : kefalonia : map of kefalonia: ...
kefalonia is one of the most popular for Greek island holiday with British tourists so is therefore an ideal place for people visiting Greece for the first time or those wanting a home from home atmosphere.
The most notable sight on kefalonia Greece in guide greek island is probably this small fishing harbour lies to the northern end of the town and is made up of traditional fishing boats and pleasure craft.
Kefalonia seems to have escaped the tourism explosion of some parts of other Greek Islands being on the whole a quiet and laid back island.
www.virtualgreece.net /kefalonia/kefalonia.htm   (688 words)

  
 Kefalonia
Our family visited Kefalonia in the Summer of 2004 and for one week we enjoyed the warm hospitality of its people, the lush textures of the island's interior, and the cool touch of its coastal waters.
Except, in the case of Kefalonia the single defining moment happens to be not a visual image, but a blend of smells from the island's thyme (Thymus vulgaris
Kefalonia in the summer is by no means a deserted island, but during our visit we never felt "crowded".
www.greeklandscapes.com /greece/kefalonia/index.html   (875 words)

  
 kefalonia information-guide to holidays on kefalonia
With an area of 688.8 square kilometres, Kefalonia is the largest of the group of Greek Islands known as the Ionian islands, and the sixth largest of all greek islands.
This was the worst earthquake on record to have affected Kefalonia, with 113 tremors and aftershocks over six days from 9th to 14th August.The worst was on the 12th which levelled Argostoli and destroyed almost all the outlying villages.
Although Kefalonia in terms of its landmass is one of the largest islands, it has only three main towns:- Argostoli the capital, Sami,the islands main ferry port on the eastern coast and Lixouri.
www.kefalonia-island.co.uk /intro.html   (649 words)

  
 Kefalonia Homes & Villas™ - Custom Home Builders   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kefalonia Homes and Villas is the leading construction, civil engineering and real estate development company on the island of Kefalonia.
Kefalonia Homes and Villas specializes in the design and construction of stylish luxury villas, built-to-order for year-round living in spectacular locations throughout Kefalonia.
Kefalonia Homes and Villas builds to specifications, and offers its clients comprehensive, turnkey service, including qualified assistance with purchase paperwork (property, lot, or farm) and a comprehensive after-sale range of villa management and maintenance services.
www.kefaloniahome.com /company.php   (258 words)

  
 ionion.com-Kefalonia-History
According to mythology, Kefalonia’s first inhabitants were the Tilevoes or Pafioi and that later on a colony was established by settlers from Attica, the leader of which was Kefalos, from whom the island received its name.
The first mention of Kefalonia within documented history comes from Herodotus, who reported that in 479 BC some 200 inhabitants of Pali were mustered up to join the common force opposing the Persians at the battle of Plataion.
From 1863 onwards Kefalonia’s fortunes were closely intertwined with those of the Greek state and the island contributed many prominent political representatives.
www.ionion.com /historen.htm   (507 words)

  
 Kefalonia villas & Holiday villas Kefalonia
Kefalonia, made famous as the setting for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, is one of the most beautiful villa holiday settings in the Ionian Sea.
Native to Kefalonia are some of the best beaches in the Greek Islands, with waters considered amongst the cleanest in the world.
Kefalonia’s larger harbour side resorts also offer bustling entertainment, including traditional dancing and live Greek music – a good way to observe the Kefalonia way of life on your villa holiday.
www.jamesvillas.co.uk /regions/Kefalonia/index.cfm   (620 words)

  
 Book sun holidays to Kefalonia online with MyTravel.com
Covering 781 sq km, Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands and displays rugged and lush natural surroundings.
There are several mountainous areas on Kefalonia and its highest peak, Mount Ainos (1,626m), dominates the south of the island, while the hills to the north boast densely packed pine and olive forests where wild horses roam free.
Kefalonia came under British rule in 1809, and was united with Greece in 1864.
www.mytravel.com /AniteNextPage.asp?p=SPECIFICPROMOTION_59711   (225 words)

  
 FORTHnet Directory: Kefalonia
The HarvestMoon villa in Kefalonia, at the landmark of the village Parissata Lixouriou.
Sun Villas is a complex of luxurious houses in the village of Sarlata in the area of Livathoi.
Villa Miramare is situated in the area of Minia village on Kefalonia island.
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 Kefalonia Greece - Also known as Kerkyra or Kerkira in modern Greek.....
KEFALONIA is an island as attractive to walkers as it is to sunbathers.
The many olive groves and vineyards (Kefalonia boasts some of the best wine in Greece) are testimony to the islanders' reliance on agriculture before the relatively recent arrival of the tourist.
From the traditional Fiskardo to the small tourist town of Poros, and the fascinating villages of Livatho which captivated Lord Byron with their beauty for four months, Cephalonia reveals to the visitor a glimpse of paradise at every turn.
www.ionian-islands.com /cefallonia/index.html   (833 words)

  
 Kefalonia Accommodation in Agia(Aghia) Efimia Cephalonia Hotel Apartments Studios
Agia Efimia is very centrally located on the island of Kefalonia, which makes it ideal as a base to explore the rest of Kefalonia Island.
Agia Efimia is so centrally located on Kefalonia island, that it is also a perfect accommodation base to explore the rest of Kefalonia (Cephalonia).
We had the honor at Kefalonia Travel to have been the chosen accommodation of most of the executive filmcrew of Captain Corelli's Mandolin in Kefalonia (Cephalonia) throughout the summer of 2000.
www.kefaloniatravel.com /kefalonia_cephalonia_accommodation.html   (626 words)

  
 Kefalonia
The Residents of Kefalonia that found John Capes took care of his wounds and from that day on, they became his guardian angels.
The inhabitants of the island were moving him constantly from house to house and from one village to another in order to hide him from the occupying forces.
Gerasimos Razis (He was honoured with a medal by the Submarine command of the R.N.) they related to us the way the used to hide John Capes by keeping their windows closed for days or by moving him to other places during the night, sometimes even under the conquerors' nose.
www.navy.gr /hms/ENGLISH/kefalonia_en.htm   (289 words)

  
 Greek Wine Regions: Kefalonia
Kefalonia lies just north of Zakynthos and northwest of Patra off the coast of the Peloponessos.
In 1953, on the verge of recovery from a turn of the century pernospora epidemic; the First World War; a world wine glut; and the Second World War, Kefalonia suffered a devastating earthquake that caused nearly half the population to leave the island.
Kefalonia's wine fortunes began to improve, however, with the establishment of
www.greekwinemakers.com /czone/regions/kef.shtml   (434 words)

  
 Kefalonia - Ionian Greek Island of Kefalonia
Kefalonia (sometimes spelt Kefallinia, Cephalonia, Cephallenia etc.) is the largest of all the Ionian islands.
Kefalonia is probably most famous as the setting for the Louis de Berniere's film, "Captain Corelli's Mandolin", which was filmed on the island in 2000.
A trip into the interior to see the magnificent mountainous scenery is highly recommended: especially as you are unlikely to have to share your view with many other tourists.
www.vrkefalonia.com   (462 words)

  
 THE SEASONS VILLAS - SVORONATA - Kefalonia island, Greece.
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Kefalonia is a lush and rocky island found in the Ionian Sea on the western part of Greece.
The Seasons Villas is located in Svoronata, southwest of Kefalonia, approximately 4 miles south of Argostoli and 2 miles south of Lassi.
www.vacation-greece.com /hotels/ionian/kefalonia/theseasons   (507 words)

  
 Kefalonia Resort Guide
Kato Katelios is a seaside village with a sand and shingle beach and is 24 kms from the island's capital of Argostoli.
Lixouri is the second largest town on Kefalonia and is the capital of the Pali peninsula which is often called the Lixouri peninsula.
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 kms from the island's capital of Argostoli.
www.agni.gr /kefalonia_travel_guide/resorts/kefalonia_resort_guide.asp   (690 words)

  
 Kefalonia, Cephalonia, Ionian, Greek Islands - Greece
Kefalonia, (the largest of the Ionian islands) is one of the most beautiful Greek Islands with spectacular scenery, mountains, perfumed pine forests, aquamarine waters, white beaches and bays under dizzy cliffs.
It is famous for its strange geographical phenomena and once voted as 10th in a world scenic beauty league.
Kefalonia (Argostoli) is also connected with kilini (in Peloponnese) severals times a day.
www.thegreektravel.com /kefalonia   (958 words)

  
 Kefalonia Information - Touristic & Commercial Directory
Patras - Sami (Kefalonia) - Pissaetos (Ithaca) Kyllini - Poros (Kefalonia)
Cephalonia or Kefalonia is the largest island of the Ionian ones, in Greece.
Forse Le piacerebbe anche il turismo verde ed alternativo a Kefalonia, percorrendo i siti naturali protetti.
www.kefalonia-information.com   (869 words)

  
 Hostels in Kefalonia - Youth Hostel
Hotel Boulevard Pyllaros is located on the seafront of Agia Efimia, a little village located on the north-center part of the island of Kefalonia,...
Agia Efimia is surrounded near mountains on the west,north & south side that form the Pyllaros Valley.
But for even more accommodation choices have a look at our selected budget hotels which are often just as cheap as the Kefalonia hostels.
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 Kefalonia Travel information, Kefalonia Hotels, Kefalonia tours, accommodation, holidays in Kefalonia, vacation ...
Kefalonia, (also spelled Cephalonia and sometimes Kefallonia, stressed on the last syllable, and, to make things more complicated, also Kefallinia, stressed on the syllable before last!) is the largest island in the Ionian Sea at 781 square kilometers, and has the highest mountain, Mt. Enos at 1,628 meters.
While the island has been inhabited since the Paleolithic period, much of the architecture that you will see in the main towns and seaside resorts is relatively new, built after the 1953 devastating earthquake that destroyed so much of the island.
Two new villas for rent on the island of Kefalonia in Greece, 10km (6.2 Ml) west from the town of Lixouri, on the west beach of Kounopetra where the gorgeous 6km (3.7 Ml) famous Xi beach of the Lixouri peninsula ends.
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