Summary
Book your cheap holidays to Kefalonia and enjoy the wonderful Greek Island with rich plant and animal life the loggerhead turtles are amazing to see at Koutavos Lagoon. Kefalonia holidays are home to true Greek traditions and the fantastic Greek lush landscapes from fabulous beaches to quaint little fishing villages Kefalonia has it all. The beaches are beautiful with turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea and picturesque surroundings sleepy little fishing villages dotted around Kefalonia are truly perfect. The beaches are blessed with gorgeous sands and fantastic shingle hidden coves Myrtos beach is famous for its powder white sands. Lassi and Skala are two of the main resorts on the island and Lourdas is one of the liveliest. Holidays in Kefalonia are more traditional than that of nearby loud Greek islands ideal for the perfect relaxing Greek holiday in the warm sunshine.
Things to do
Holidays to Kefalonia are brilliant for trips and fantastic activities to take part in. The beaches are one of Kefalonias main attractions Kaminia beach in the south east of the island is known as the hot spot for where turtles come to nest, truly amazing to see. Lassi has five gently shelving sandy bays ideal for swimming and letting the little ones have a paddle in the warm shallow waters. Kefalonia boasts the 3rd largest mountain range in Greece this is protected by the Greek government as a national park, it’s truly splendid, wild ponies gallop through the land, golden eagles and osprey concur the skies the countryside is definitely one of the main sightseeing hot spots. Day trips in Kefalonia include the picturesque Fiskado and the harbour town of Sami a famous spot where the film ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ was set. Marvellous trips for the whole family are the brilliant boat trips, go island hopping and you must visit the caves of Drogarati a bit spooky but will astound the little ones.
Flights and accommodation
Flights to Kefalonia are operated by charter and low-cost airlines and have a flying time of around 3 ½ hours from the UK. Kefalonia flights fly from airports throughout the UK such as Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham, Gatwick and Bristol. Charter and low-cost carriers operate the flights excellent for grabbing a last minute holiday to Kefalonia especially in the summer months. Accommodation varies from great hotels in Kefalonia to traditional Greek apartments ideal for great self catering facilities.
Quick facts
- Capital- Argostoli
- GMT- +2 hours
- Visas – No visas are necessary from EU Nationals staying a maximum of three months
- Currency- Euro