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ARGOSTOLI.
SEE CEPHALONIA VILLAGES
THE ISLAND.

Come, see Cephalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands and yet a secret to most non-Greeks. With history, cuisine and wine stretching back thousands of years, its worth a closer look.

See Caphalonia's many beautiful villages tucked away.
Asos, one of many charming villages on Cephalonia.

The island also has charming villages dotting the hillsides and coasts. Each one is telling a story. Then there is the natural beauty of the island. From the mountains to the seaside and even sub-terranean.

See Cephalonia and all its wonders.
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SEE CEPHALONIA TOWN

Fortunately, WWII and Nazi bombings did not erase as much of the island’s architecture as nearby Corfu, but many architectural treats did perish. But there are a few special ones that did survive, and others have new copies. It is still a great town to “lose” yourself.

The promenade is great for early morning or sunset strolls.
Argostoli waterfront.

 

You can see Cephalonia wildlife and Argostoli from the bridge.
Argostoli’s pedestrian bridge and Obelisk.

 

The lighthouse is just outside of Argostoli.
Saint Theodore Lantern lighthouse.

 

The monastery is a short drive from Argostoli.
Sacred Monastery of Agios Gerasimos

A day strolling through the town of Cephalonia is rewarding just for architecture and relaxation. The waterside market and plazas add to this.

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CEPHALONIA VILLAGES.

Further afield are small villages from yesteryear and some that are now tourist destinations. Some are worth visiting because of what little they offer.

You will see Cephalonia has many private little pockets.
Agia Effimia is one of several places to unwind.

 

There are several castles around the island.
The castle above Asos (Assos).

 

Most of the remains are only the fortifications.
The castle of Saint George near Argostoli.

 

A lovely place to avoid crowds in the middle of the afternoon.
Fiskardo town is another picturesque harbor.

 

You can feel it is not a tourist destination the minute you get off the ferry.
Lixouri is a fifteen-minute escape from Argostoli.

 

Unfortunately, much of the Greek and Roman sites are gone.
Mycenaean Tholos Tomb near Poros

 

What sites do remain are pretty minimal.
Ruins of ancient Sami.

 

Sami doesn't offer as much as the larger towns, but it is close to many sites.
The port of Sami.

You can see Cephalonia offers many different styles of villages. Some are more traditional. Some are on top of a mountain while others are by the sea. See them all.

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Cephalonia Island

The island’s interior and its shorelines offer many different scenes. Mountain tops have ruins of ancient temples and castles. Caves and caverns offer views into another world. There are sandy beaches and rocky cliffs, both offering views out to sea.

See Cephalonia from the rugged north shore to the beaches of the south.
The island offers vistas around every curve.

 

The ancient ruins of Saint Fanentes Monastery overlook Sami.
Several sites offer better views than they do history.

 

The island contains many cave and underground river systems.
Drogarati cave.

 

The lake receives sea water from the other side of the island.
Karavomylos Lake near Sami.

 

It is a mixture of sea and subterranean.
Melissani Cave is a should see Cephalonia site.

 

Further up the hill are other ruins you can find.
The round Venetian and square British lighthouses make a nice walk.

 

The lava dust that gives it the red hue does not always wash out of whites.
Xi Beach is lovely to look at.

 

This sand and stone beach is very popular.
Myrtos Beach.

 

Due to its rocky beach, I prefer it for sunsets over sunbathing.
Further south on the west coast is Petani Beach.

 

It has no beach, but the scenic cliffs more than make up for it.
Kipouria monastery on the southwest coast.

See Cephalonia Summary

The island has so many blessings. Although much of its architecture and history takes a beating in 1943, some remains. And the beauty of the island is still there.

Come see Cephalonia.

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