Kefalonia, Greece - Argostoli - AtlasVisual
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Argostoli, the capital and main port, is on a small peninsula on the western side of Kefalonia. The Drapano Bridge marks the entrance to the town. It is the biggest village on the island, and has all amenities needed for a pleasant stay on Kefalonia. The waterfront is full of restaurants, cafes and shops facing the harbor. There are ferry boats that leave Argostoli every half hour to the town of Lixouri across from the peninsula. Lithostroto Street is great for an evening out in Kefalonia -- it is a pedestrian street full of shopping and restaurants. The Archaeological Museum of Kefalonia, the History and Folklore Museum and the Library are worth seeing.
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CEPHALONIA - Greece Travel Guide | Around The World
Cephalonia or Kefalonia (Greek: Κεφαλονιά or Κεφαλλονιά), formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region, and the only municipality of the regional unit. It was also a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia.The capital of Cephalonia is Argostoli.
Tourism to Cephalonia started in the early 19th century. Even the Royal Family of Greece sent their children in the summer months to Lixouri, in the early 20th century, but the island was not discovered by most tourists until the 1980s. Tourists from all over Greece, Europe and the world visit Cephalonia. It is a popular vacation destination for many Italians, due to its proximity to Italy. As one of the largest islands in Greece, it is well-equipped to handle the influx of tourists during the summertime and it has something to offer to everyone. Two cultural attractions, the fishing villages of Fiscardo and Assos, and other natural attractions, including Melissani underground lake, Drogarati cave and Myrtos beach, have helped popularize Cephalonia. The film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001), shot on the island itself, made Cephalonia more widely known.
Olive oil production is a major component of Cephalonia's economy. Until the 18th century, the quantity of olive oil produced on the island just covered the needs of the residents. However, the pressure of Venetian conquerors’ for olive plantation, especially after the loss of Peloponnese and Crete, resulted in increasing the production to such a degree that the first exports to Venice began. Before the 1953 Ionian earthquake, there were 200 oil presses operating on the island; today, there are thirteen. There are over one million olive trees on Cephalonia, covering almost 55% of the island's area. Olive oil is very important to the island's local, rural economy. “Koroneiki” and “theiako” are the two main varieties cultivated on the island, followed by a smaller number of “ntopia” and “matolia”. Kefalonian olive oil has a green tone, a rich, greasy touch, and low acidity.
Across the broader island, two large monasteries are to be found: the first is that of Haghia Panagia in Markopoulo to the southeast, and the other lies on the road between Argostoli and Michata, on a small plain surrounded by mountains. This second has an avenue of about 200 trees aligned from NW to SE, with a circle in the middle, and is the monastery of Saint Gerasimus of Kefalonia, patron saint of the island, whose relics can be seen and venerated at the old church of the monastery. The monastery of Sissia was probably found by Francis of Assisi, it was destroyed in 1953 but the ruins still exist. Although much of the island was destroyed by earthquakes, many notable churches all over the island have survived, some dating back to the renaissance. The ornaments of the churches are influenced by Venetian manierism.
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Korgialeneios Museum (under the Korgialeneios Library) in Argostoli
Kosmetatos Foundation in Argostoli
Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
Iakovatios-Library (and museum) in Lixouri
Museum in Fiskardo
Kefalonia Natural History Museum
Melissani Lake at Sami Kefalonia - Video
During the first exploration in 1951, an ancient lamp, which is now on display in the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli, was found there.Oil lamps, plates and figures show the god Pan and several nymphs. This is, why the cave is sometimes called Cave of the Nymphs. The lake was named after one of the nymphs, the nymph Melissanthi.
Lake Melissani has an absolute invisible specialty, which sounds pretty strange. The lake water is brackish, a mixture of sea water and sweet water. The cave is about 500m from the sea, and the water level is a meter higher than sea level, and the brackish water rises from a 30m deep cave system on one side of the cave and flows silently to the other end of the cave, flowing through narrow crevices into the sea.Here the water from the Katavothres on the other side of the island reappears. This was discovered by dye tracing experiments in 1959.
Hotel The Alley Hotel Kefalonia review. Greece.
My honest review: Hotel The Alley Hotel Kefalonia, Lavraga 3, Argostoli, 28100, Greece. One of our top picks in Argostoli. The boutique Alley Hotel Kefalonia enjoys a central location in the heart of Argostoli. It offers elegant rooms and suites with balcony overlooking the port. The famous beach of Makris Gialos is 5 miles away.The rooms are decorated in light colours and tasteful furnishings. Each has a marble bathroom, and in-room amenities include an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi.The capital of Kefalonia offers a wide array of chic restaurants and shops. The beaches of Lassi, Platis Gialos and Gradakia are nearby. The Archaeological Museum of Argostoli is a few blocks from the hotel. This is our guests favourite part of Argostoli, according to independent reviews.Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.We speak your langu
Hotel Sisiotisa review. Greece.
My honest review: Hotel Sisiotisa, Kyprou 1, Argostoli, 28100, Greece. Situated in Kefalonia’s capital town Argostoli, Sisiotisa offers a sun terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. It is 1.9 miles from Makris Gialos and 450 yards from Archaeological Museum of Argostoli. A bus station can be found in a 1-minute walk.Each air-conditioned apartment includes a TV and balcony overlooking the sea and a bathroom with a shower. There is also a shared kitchen. Kitchenware is provided.Sisiotisa is a 5-minute walk from the central square and 0.6 miles from the port. Lithostroto, the historic pedestrian walkway offering a variety of shopping and entertainment options, is 350 yards away. Sisiotisa is 5 miles from Kephalonia International Airport. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.We speak your language!Sisiotisa has
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Alexandra Studios, Lassi, Greece, HD Review
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Featuring a sun terrace, Alexandra Studios is located 500 meters from the beach of Gradakia in Cephalonia. Restaurants and cafeterias are 200 metres away. Argostoli is 1.5 km away.
The air-conditioned studios feature a TV and kitchenette with fridge. The bathroom comes with a shower. Some studios include a balcony with sea and garden views.
Alexandra Studios is 600 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli and 9 km from Agios Georgios Castle. Cephalonia International Airport is 7 km away. The property offers free parking on site.
Kefalonia - Sissia Monastery
Moni Theotokou Sission - The Monastery of the Panagia Sissia was completely destroyed by the earthquakes of 1953. A small church stands today in the place of the old monastery. Tradition has it that it was founded by St. Francis of Assisi. The name Sissia probably derives from the word Assisi.
Hotel Aspasia review. Greece.
My honest review: Hotel Aspasia, Tzavella 11, Argostoli, 28100, Greece. This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located in Argostoli Town, Aspasia offers rooms and studios with free WiFi access. The property is 200 yards from Korgialenio Historic and Folklore Museum, while Fanari Beach is 0.6 miles away.Decorated in beige tones, all units feature a TV, air conditioning and mini fridge. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Some accommodation types have a kitchenette with dining table and cooking hobs.Several restaurants, café bars, as well as a supermarket for the general supplies can be found within short walking distance. Argostoli Port is 550 yards away and Archaeological Museum is 1,000 yards away. Cephalonia International Airport is approximately 5.6 miles away. This is our guests favourite part of Argostoli, according to independent rev
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Lefkada, Greece - Lefkada Town - Πόλη Λευκάδας - AtlasVisual
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Lefkada town ( πόλη Λευκάδας ) is on the northeast coast of Lefkas and is the capital and port. After the island was destroyed by earthquakes in 1948 and 1953, everything in the city was rebuilt using metal siding on houses and buildings. The winding streets through these metal faced buildings is a unique sight. A 17th century church, Agios Sypridon, survived the earthquakes and stands at the center of the town. Taverns, cafes and shops are all around the church and it is a great area to wander around. There are several interesting museums in Lefkada Town as well: The Archaeological Museum, Gramophone Museum and Folklore Museum.
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Cephalonia,or,Kefalonia,Greek:,Κεφαλονιά,or,Κεφαλλονιά,,formerly,also,known,as,Kefallinia,or,Kephallenia,Κεφαλληνία,,is,the,largest,of,the,Ionian,Islands1,in,western,Greece,It,is,also,a,separate,regional,unit,of,the,Ionian,Islands,region,,and,the,only,municipality,of,the,regional,unit,It,was,also,a,former,Latin,Catholic,diocese,Kefalonia–Zakynthos,Cefalonia–Zante,and,short-lived,titular,see,as,just,Kefalonia
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Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. From its Sacred Harbour, the horizon shows the two conical mounds that have identified landscapes sacred to a goddess in other sites: one, retaining its Pre-Greek name Mount Kynthos, is crowned with a sanctuary of Zeus.
Established as a culture center, Delos had an importance that its natural resources could never have offered. In this vein Leto, searching for a birthing-place for Artemis and Apollo, addressed the island:Delos, if you would be willing to be the abode of my son Phoebus Apollo and make him a rich temple –; for no other will touch you, as you will find: and I think you will never be rich in oxen and sheep, nor bear vintage nor yet produce plants abundantly. But if you have the temple of far-shooting Apollo, all men will bring you hecatombs and gather here, and incessant savour of rich sacrifice will always arise, and you will feed those who dwell in you from the hand of strangers; for truly your own soil is not rich.
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