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Villa Hanou - Karavados - Kefalonia
Melissani Caves
Situated just outside Sami, the cave of Melissani has a strange appeal. It is one of the most significant places for tourists to visit in Greece. Surprisingly, there is a lake inside the cave that has trees and forests surrounding it. The cave itself is B-shaped with two chambers or halls separated with land or an island in the center. The roof of one of the halls caved in centuries ago letting sunlight filter in. The depth of the lake is 20 to 30 meters. When the sun is right overhead at noon, the sunlight hitting the turquoise-blue waters create a magical illusion and the whole Cave of Melissani suddenly feels lit with blue light.
Drogarati Cave
The Drogarati cave in Kefalonia was discovered 300 years ago and opened to the public in 1963. It was discovered when a strong earthquake caused a collapse that revealed the cave's entrance. Drogarati is an impressive cave with remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Speleologists say that this cave is about 150 million years old and constitutes a rare geological phenomenon. The cave is about 60 m deep and has a constant temperature of around 18c. The humidity of the cave reaches 90%.
Fiskardo
Fiskardo village is the only one that survived the 1953 earthquake on Kefalonia. Kefalonia is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Ionian sea, is so beautiful that the Greek government has declared the region as having “great natural beauty”. That means that Fiskardo is under government protection to remain gorgeous. That alone should say a lot about why going to Fiskardo is a must! This amazingly picturesque village has an iconic architecture with strong Venetian influences and is right at the coast of a gorgeous bay. Lush, verdant hills surround it with cypress and olive trees so dense they may as well be called a forest!
St Gerasimos Monastary
The Monastery of Agios Gerasimos in Kefalonia, Ionian: Saint Gerasimos, born in 1503 in Trikala Thessaly, is the protector saint of Kefalonia. Saint Gerasimos was ordained a monk at Mount Athos, then went to Jerusalem where he lived for 12 years, passed to Crete and Zakynthos to finally arrives in Kefalonia where he died on August 15th, 1579. He was declared a saint in 1622.
Sami
Sami is a beautiful coastal town located 25.8 km east of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. The village reaches a population of 1000 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in agriculture and fishing. Sami is the second largest port of Kefalonia after Argostoli and it serves daily trips to Patra, Ithaca and Italy. The modern village is built close to ancient Sami, one of the most important archeological discoveries of Kefalonia.
Katelios
Katelios is a lovely beach and one of the most picturesque villages of Kefalonia that lies 29 km away from Argostoli, the main town between Skala and Lourda. The area is known for its peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a family vacation. The beach is not a tourist resort but a relaxing spot with lush green hills that provide a beautiful backdrop. It is a protected area and tourist facilities are not allowed here. The coast is much preferred for long walks and sunbathing. At the main road of Katelios you will find a couple of nice beachfront cafes and fish taverns.
Agia Efima
Agia Efimia is a coastal picturesque village 31.5 km northeast of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. It lies around the natural bay and it is home to a small and lovely port where fishing and excursion boats moor.
Assos
Assos is a small and charming village located 36 km north of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. Today, it counts about one hundred inhabitants and is one of the most charming spots of the island. Dominated by the ruins of a 16th century Venetian castle, the village of Assos is built on a small peninsula reflecting a beautiful and warm atmosphere.
Skala Beach
The beautiful resort of Skala lies 36 km southeast of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia and 12 km from Poros village. It counts on 420 inhabitants most of whom are involved in fishing and agriculture. Skala was built after the major earthquake of 1953 that destroyed the ancient village of Skala. The ruins of Old Skala still survive today.
Argostoli Waterfront
Argostoli is a 14 minute drive from the villa, the waterfront is a long promenade along Ioannou Metaxou Street, very nice for an evening walk, or a walk to the small pine shaded beaches to the north of town. At the lower end of the harbour is the Drapano Bridge which separates the lagoon from the harbour. Originally built out of wood by the British, it was later rebuilt out of stone and until recently was open to automobiles, but is now a pedestrian bridge. The lagoon is now a bird sanctuary and there are walkways and signs which show the different kinds of birds.
Argostoli Centre
The capital city of Argostoli is a modern town laid out in a grid-pattern and easy to figure out. With a year round population of over 10,000 people, there are shops, restaurants and cafes. In the centre there is a large square called Platia Vallianou which is actually two squares put together, or a square and a rectangle to be more precise. There are a number of cafes, pizza restaurants and other places to socialise while eating and drinking. These cafes, bars and restaurants continue north, up Leoforos Vassileos Giorgiou V (King George V Ave) which has been pedestrian-ized for the two blocks up to the square. South is Lithostroto Street, full of shops and cafes closed to automobile traffic and one of the best places to sit and have a coffee or a drink while you watch people shopping or going about their daily business or doing their evening volta.
Argostoli Turtles
The main tourist attraction, the caretta-caretta turtles who feed at the nearby Koutavos algoon as well as from the fishermen who toss unwanted catch into the sea. The best time to see them is in the morning when the boats come in. If you see a crowd on the dock, chances are good that they are watching the turtles.
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