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island of stunning landscapes from soaring mountains to pine forests, fertile
valleys and beaches. Many of the island's beaches are of fine golden sand
which shelve gently under sparkling water making them ideal for children.
Other beaches on the island are of white, red and grey sand and sparkling
white pebbles. For the explorer, Kefalonia offers many ancient sites of
unrivalled beauty: Venetian fortresses and monasteries; Byzantine churches
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dating back to 1200
BC; serene lakes surrounded by cypress trees; large caves encrusted with
stalactites; and a host of small fishing villages and secluded coves. Mount
Aenos, in the centre of the island, looks down through thick pine forests
to a luxuriant landscape of olive, cypress, orange, lemon, grape, corn and
wild lavender. The many tavernas on the island serve an extensive range
of delicious dishes which are exclusive to the island. |
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Antisamos beach is set in a very
dramatic horseshoe bay, with steep slopes all around. The water appears
a deep shade of blue against the bright white pebbles.
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Assos, home of the
Byzantine castle of St. George. |
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Fiscardo, the picturesque and beautiful Greek harbour village on the
Northern tip of the island. Fiscardo is unique in that it was left virtually
undamaged during the great earthquake of 1953,that ruined most of the
islands historic buildings.
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One of the many
coves lying to the north of Agia Efimia. Often unapproachable by land they
are best visited by hiring a small motorboat. |
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Myrtos is one of the Ionian's most dramatic beaches. Waves come crashing
onto the shore turning the waters edge a milky turquoise.
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lake of Melissani is worth a visit solely for its natural beauty and crystal
clear water. Most of the roof of the cave collapsed during the earthquake
of 1953. |
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