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Kefalonia holidays blend a chilled-out feel with tried-and-tested coastal resorts and plenty of eye-catching scenery.
Hollywood-worthy beaches
Taking the top spot as the biggest Ionian Island, Kefalonia doesn’t hold back when it comes to coastlines. And it certainly left a good impression on Hollywood, because the island was a featured player in the Nicholas Cage movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. Myrtos Beach, in the north, takes the cake. It’s shaped like a crescent moon, and the sand’s so white it looks like snow from a distance.
Skala
You’ll find this charming little town near the island’s southern tip. It was destroyed by a 1953 earthquake. But today it’s flourished into one of the go-to spots on Kefalonia. There’s a platter of ancient Roman ruins close by, and the surrounding countryside’s loaded with hiking trails that wind around farms and vineyards.
Mount Ainos
Kefalonia’s landscape’s dominated by this mountain, which stands out as the tallest on the island. The area around it’s a protected national park, so pristine pine forests have been left alone to blanket the surrounding hills. And it’s easy to get to, as well. There’s a road that carves its way all the way up to just a few hundred metres shy of the summit. On a clear day, the view from the top puts mainland Greece on full display.
Best time to go to Kefalonia
Like the rest of the Ionian isles, temperatures in Kefalonia soar come summer – between June and August, you can expect the mercury to regularly top 30°C. And there’s hardly any rain. Spring and autumn are still shorts and T-shirt weather, with May and October temperatures hovering in the early 20s.
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Holidays to Agia Efimia put you in a traditional Greek fishing village with a quaint harbour and teeny tavernas.
Argostoli holidays land you in Kefalonia’s waterside capital. The boats bobbing in the harbour share the water with resident turtles, who come and say kalimera, or good morning each day.
Boutiques, well-heeled crowds and photo-worthy backdrops take centre stage on holidays to Fiskardo – this place is known as the St Tropez of Greece.
With mountain views, beach coves, authentic tavernas and fun daytrips, Karavados holidays are Greece at its best.
With shores at its feet and authentic culture at its heart, nothing says island life quite like a holiday to Karavomilos.
Holidays to Katelios are the real Greek deal, with traditional tavernas, unspoiled beaches and plenty of action a stone's throw away.
Holidays to Lakithra offer a window into Kefalonian life. Here, time is spent enjoying al fresco meals, mingling with the locals, and exploring countryside that stretches for miles.
Pick holidays to Lassi for a colourful island getaway, complete with caramel sands and turquoise waters – all wrapped in a lush green hillside.
Pick holidays to Lixouri for a whole coast of incredible beaches and impressive historical sites.
Boasting grand ocean vistas and Blue Flag award-winning beaches, holidays to Lourdas are a bit of authentic Greek bliss.
Holidays to Peratata put you in the island’s former capital, and next-door to the current one. It’s a traditional village that stays out of the spotlight, but keeps the island’s best bits in easy reach.
Holidays to Poros take you to a quiet coastal village where boat trips, beach hopping and seafront strolls top the to-do list.
Pick holidays to Sami for a fine balance between traditional Greek charm and modern comfort, with plenty of natural beauty to boot.
Holidays to Skala showcase one of Kefalonia's most popular towns – you'll be reeled in by its supersized Blue Flag beach and ruin-flecked countryside.
With holidays to Spartia, you get Kefalonian charm courtesy of a quiet, hillside village – with lots of sights close by.
Tucked on a hillside with beaches and towns at its feet, holidays to Svoronata are peaceful with plenty of opportunities to dial things up.
Trapezaki holidays take you to an away-from-it-all spot on Kefalonia’s sleepy south coast.
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