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Kefalonia, Greece is one of several islands within the Ionian group of islands. It is the largest island of the group. There are many villages located throughout Kefalonia both in the mountainous terrain and on the coastline. The fine sand beaches with its turquoise waves lure tourists from all over the world to them during the summer months.

many people take flights to kefalonia greece to take view of Mount Ainos is the highest on the island and is the only mountain in the entire Mediterranean that boasts a fir forest that consists of the very rare species called Abies Kefalia

Like the other islands in the Ionian Group, there are visible signs of architectural culture left by the Venetian and Byzantine civilizations as well as the British Empire which previously occupied the island. The Bridge of Argostoli is one of the great works of architectural culture left behind by previous civilizations.

Flythomascook.com is a major source to reserve flights to Kefalonia, Greece. Flythomascook offers flights from all over Europe as well as the United States.

Greece has many religious festivals going on all year long and especially in the summer. Kefalonia is no exception as the upcoming Feast of Agios Gerassimo is one of the more interesting celebrations that take place yearly on the 16th of August and the 20th of October. Agios Gerassimo is the patron saint of Kefalonia and the celebration is held in the town of Argostoli, which is located on the island. His coffin is taken and placed under a tree at the monastery. The tree is suppose to have been planted personally by the patron saint.

The Music Festival of Lixouri takes place in the month of September with its multitude of traditional music on display throughout the entire month.

There are thirteen hotels located on the island. For instance, The Princess Hotel is conveniently situated in Lassi near many restaurants and tourist attractions.

Like all islands in the Ionian Group, a visit to Kefalonia would be a memorable experience resulting in multiple revisits.