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A Guide To Kefalonia, Greece

Kefalonia is situated on the west side of the Greek mainland. Kefalonia can be spelt in many different ways and some of these ways include Cephalonia, Cephallonia and Kefallonia. According to popular belief it is said to be named after Cephalus, who was a person from Greek Mythology and was the founding head of a great family.

Kefalonia is a breathtaking island with green grass, blue seas and sandy beaches. It is also deep in history. In 1864 Kefalonia was reunited with the rest of Greece after being under the leadership of many different countries over the years.

In 1953 the Island would change forever, in looks and in population when a sequence of major earthquakes hit the island, one of them recording a colossal 7.3 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake destroyed a great quantity of buildings and resulted in billions of drachmas in damages, and a vast majority of people who lived on the island left soon after to nearby islands to start a new life. Kefalonia itself was raised 60cm above its original level and this can still be evidenced on the coastline where you can see water marks on the rocks around the island.

As one of the larger Greek islands Kefalonia gets plenty of visitors each year during peak periods mainly of English and Italian holidaymakers and this has been improved since the release of a film that was filmed on the island of Kefalonia in 2001.

One of the most famed resorts on the island is Lassi with its lively ambience that is perfect for all kinds of holidaymakers. Lassi plays host to many shops that are great for gift ideas so you wont get bored. In the day time there are water sports, sweeping sandy beaches, and quiet sheltered coves for you to spend your relaxing holiday at.

Lassi consists of the most eye catching beaches on the island. With unusual rocky formations and spectacular harbours Kefalonia is home to fabulous scenery and peaceful relaxing beach breaks . If you are fascinated in exploring Kefalonia, there are regular cruises and trips that take you to other parts of the island and nearby islands. So whether you want check out the rock formations, sunbath out in the open sea or anchor up on a secluded beach you can hire your own motor boat for the day to do just that.

Ever thought of scuba diving? An experience that will make your holiday a more memorable time leaving you wanting more. There are trips and lessons from beginner to advance so whatever your level of scuba diving you will get the chance to learn more about is and see a completely different element. Choose from cave diving and night diving and see some unexpected sites that will be the talk of conversation for years to come. If you really wanted to you can also work towards earning a recognised scuba-diving certificate.

Maria is a freelance journalist commentating tourism, whilst working on Resorthoppa for eComparison.



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