St. Gerasimus Monastery
Kefalonia, Saint Gerassimos Monastery Saint Gerasim, patron of Kefalonia, moved here from the more noisy Zakynthos in 1555, seeking peace and quiet. A scion of a noble Byzantine family, Gerasim took tonsure on Athos and then served in the Jerusalem Church of the Resurrection of Christ
National Park Enos
Kefalonia Despite the fact that Kefalonia is an islet small, the national park here occupies a rather large area. This is because most of the island's area is the mountain of the same name, high enough for such a baby.
Cave Drogarati
Kefalonia, Drogarati Cave The limestone cave of Drogarati is located in three kilometers from Sami and is located about 120 meters above sea level. The age of the cave is difficult to determine, but is estimated at about a hundred million years. About 300 years ago, an earthquake collapsed a part of the wall, opening the passage inside.
Melissani Cave
Kefalonia, Melissani Cave Melissani, which for the tourist attraction are called "Cave" Nymph ", is located near Karavomilos, about two kilometers from the city of Sami. From Argostoli you will reach here in about twenty minutes. Melissani is a karst cave that has been carved in limestone for tens of thousands of years.
The two main towns of the island, Argostoli and Lixouri, -Its. They are separated from each other by a long bay, and on a ferry you can swim from one to the other in twenty minutes with a small one. It is possible and to round the bay by car on a beautiful mountain highway, which will take an hour or more. For centuries, the rivalry between Moscow and St. Petersburg has lasted: between the inhabitants of Argostoli they are proud of the current status of the capital, and the lycsurians are sure that their city is more lively, developed and modern.
The secular rest is not something for which Kefalonia is going. Sights of the same Argostoli are typical, as in all small Greek ports: the fish market, traditional cafes and taverns, a small coastal promenade. But the guests of the island are waiting for ancient monasteries in the mountains, a lot of historical evidence of the Venetian, Roman and early Christian periods, as well as the possibility to ferry not only to neighboring islands, but also to Italian Puglia.
The tattered and rugged coastline of Kefalonia is full of many secluded rocky coves and stunning sandy and pebbly beaches . The most popular of them, Mirtos beach, is so picturesque that it served as a decoration for the Hollywood movie "Captain's Choice Corelli ยป. The nature of the island in comparison with the more southern resorts is much more affectionate, there is a lot of greenery, and the cypress and coniferous grow in abundance . In the mountainous national park of Enos there are all conditions for spending the night with palatko , and many people come there for a few days for walking or cycling . But perhaps the most famous sight and business card of Kefalonia is the underground cave of Melissani with an internal lake of incredibly rich blue color . Partially collapsed cave roof formed a kind of solar well , through which the tree roots hang down, and the sun's rays fall on the water surface .