12 Photos That Prove Kefalonia Should Be on Your Bucket-List

 

Beautiful, charming and unspoilt by mass tourism, Kefalonia is one of the Ionian's real treasures. Brought to the fore by the best selling tragi-comedy Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Kefalonia's dramatic scenery has never lost its charm and appeal, with gorgeous bright blue waters, wonderful mountainous landscapes and an abundance of culture and history to be discovered. Here's why it NEEDS to be on your bucket-list...

 

 

1. The beautiful village of Assos is one of the most charming spots on the island, featuring colourful buildings, 16th century churches and a stunning bay...

 

2. It provides the perfect lunch location, with plenty of restaurants and cafes over-looking the decorated shoreline...

 

3. We're sure you can't wait to dig into the fabulous Greek cuisine here, especially its famous seafood dishes...

 

4. Make sure you visit the staggeringly beautiful Myrtos beach, the island's most popular white sand resort...

 

5. Stick around for sun-down and you might be graced with some of the island's best views...

 

6. Heading to Argostoli in the early morning offers the chance of a meet and greet with one of the ocean's most popular species...

 

7. While heading to Petani beach at dusk will provide one of the island's best sunset viewpoints...

 

8. Venture out towards the famous St. Theodoroi Lighthouse for exceptional views of the coast and shore...

 

9. There are also outdoor activites to cover all tastes, from kayaking to paragliding to brilliant hiking trails...

 

10. ... to admiring the incredible stalactites in the Melissani cave.

 

11. The jeep safari is especially good, taking you past the famous Mount Aenos amongst other excellent landmarks...

 

12. But of course, we won't blame you if you'd rather just enjoy the weather from your own private pool!

 

With so much natural beauty and fun things to do, how could you possibly resist?! See our villas in Kefalonia now.