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Mount Ainos
The tallest mountain in Kefalonia, the majority of Mount Ainos is a National Park. Wild horses run and pine forests grow on its slopes. On a clear day, the blue Mediterranean sea is visible, sparkling between the Ionian islands Zante, Lefkada and Ithaca, and the mainland Peloponnesian peninsula. A path leads up to the mountain peak, although it does become increasingly challenging as you ascend.
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Water Sports
Kefalonia is the place to be for all water sports enthusiasts - name a water sport and chances are Kefalonia will offer it, from sailing to motor cruising, scuba diving to water skiing and kayaking to windsurfing, as well as everything in between! Located all over the island.
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Feast of the Virgin Mary/Snake Festival
The two rather incongruous-sounding names for this festival are accounted for by the fact that, in celebration of the Virgin Mary's feast day, Kefalonians from Markopoulo place harmless snakes around the monastery of the Virgin Mary. Legend has it that the nuns who used to worship here prayed to Mary to be transformed into snakes so that they could escape from pirates. Alongside this traditional observance, dances, music and food are also enjoyed.
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Ferry Trips
Departing from the east coast of Sami, ferry trips sail to nearby locations including the island of Ithaca, famous as the home of wandering Odysseus, and mainland Patras, a great place for shopping.
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Drogarati Cave
60m below ground level and an estimated 100 million years old, the Drogarati Cave is covered with stalacities. The size of a large concert hall, the cave is sometimes used for this purpose, and both classical and pop concerts have been held here. Located 2 miles south-west of Sami.
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin Sightseeing
Visit the port and the town square to see two of the main locations at which Captain Corelli's Mandolin was filmed. The port was used as the arrival point of the Italian Army, and a film set was positioned in the town square. Many owners of the local Tavernas proudly display photos of them and the famous film stars!
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Pedalo Ride
Take a pedalo from Makrys Gialos beach in Lassi and enjoy a leisurely voyage out into the bay (but not too far!). Alternatively, hire a pedalo complete with a water slide for a mid-sea adventure.
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The Old Skala Ruins
The Old Skala ruins are what is left of Skala 's previous incarnation, before it was destroyed by an earthquake. After the earthquake hit, Skala was relocated to the coast. A trip up to the Old Skala ruins is quite a walk, and the ruins themselves are not overly impressive, but the views over Skala and the feeling of days gone by are well worthwhile.
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Cinema Nightclub
The biggest nightclub in Kefalonia, Cinema Club was formerly a cinema, as the name suggests, and as such many of the original features remain. Theatre-style chairs cluster around a bar, while an antique projector sits in the corner. A state-of-the-art sound system pumps out music to a packed dance floor, flashing lights illuminate the club, and tropical palm trees line the central bar.
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Mount Ainos
The tallest mountain in Kefalonia, the majority of Mount Ainos is a National Park. ...Read more -
Water Sports
Kefalonia is the place to be for all water sports enthusiasts - name a water sport ...Read more -
Feast of the Virgin Mary/Snake Festival
The two rather incongruous-sounding names for this festival are accounted for by ...Read more -
Ferry Trips
Departing from the east coast of Sami, ferry trips sail to nearby locations including ...Read more -
Drogarati Cave
60m below ground level and an estimated 100 million years old, the Drogarati Cave ...Read more -
Captain Corelli's Mandolin Sightseeing
Visit the port and the town square to see two of the main locations at which Captain ...Read more -
Pedalo Ride
Take a pedalo from Makrys Gialos beach in Lassi and enjoy a leisurely voyage out ...Read more -
The Old Skala Ruins
The Old Skala ruins are what is left of Skala 's previous incarnation, before ...Read more
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