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Natural Sights

Kefalonia is rich in flora, fauna, geological rarities, varies coastline, mountains and valleys. Natural beauty abounds in our lakes and seas, on our mountains ranges and in our extensive underworld cave system. Explorers ranging from casual walkers to hardened hikers, from divers to climbers, from sea bound adventurers to land loving car drivers will find something to enthral them.

  • Vista Points

    by Sarah O

    Grab you camera or your binoculars and head off to one of the best vista points on the island! There are of course many countless fabulous views but these are the best top 10 on …

  • Sea Turtles

    by Sarah O

    Seven species of sea turtles are still swimming in our planet’s oceans after 100 million years! One of them is the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), which we are lucky to have nests in the Ionian …

  • Melissani Lake

    by Anna Votsi

    Phenomenal! Melissani Lake opened to the public in 1963 and is located northwest of Sami village near Karavomylos. The cavern caved in several thousand years ago creating an amazing sight. Although the cave is about 500m …

  • Sunrise at Dias (Zeus) Islet!

    by Anna Votsi

    Sunrises are beautiful moments lasting as much and as little to remain unforgettable… Dias (Zeus) is a rocky little island named after the ancient altar of Zeus. Today there is a small chapel built on …

  • Koutavos Lagoon and De Bosset Bridge

    by Anna Votsi

    One of the best attractions of the island’s town and home to many protected species, Koutavos Lagoon hosts a variety of animals – an integral part of Kefalonia’s flora and fauna.

  • Botanical Garden (Kefalonia Botanica), Argostoli

    by Anna Votsi

    Botanical Garden raises awareness of the flora of Kefalonia, as well as environmental issues. Visiting the well-organized Botanical Garden in Argostoli and having a self or guided tour by friendly personnel will be an entertaining …

  • Ancient Sami, trail

    by Anna Votsi

    If you fancy to travel back to history by walking through nature, then Ancient Sami’s trail is the best option. The ancient Acropolis of Sami, the ruins of the monastery of Agioi Fanentes and a …

  • Kounopetra

    by Anna Votsi

    One more nature’s paradox! On your day trip around the area of Paliki, if you pass from the south, stop for a visit at Kounopetra. Just 8kms from Lixouri town, close to Xi and Vatsa …

  • Karavomylos Lake

    by Anna Votsi

    A Dreamy Location! 8km from Agia Efimia and just 1km from Sami village, the traveller can visit Karavomylos Lake. According to scientists, Karavomylos is part of strange geological phenomena observed in Kefalonia: researchers have found that …

  • Drogarati Cave

    by Anna Votsi

    Natural Art Drogarati Cave was discovered 300 years ago and was opened to the public in 1963. It was discovered when a strong earthquake caused a collapse that revealed the cave’s entrance. It is close to Melissani Lake …

  • Katavothres

    by Anna Votsi

    One of the world’s most rare & astonishing geological phenomena Unique and strange phenomena are an intriguing part of the island’s mystique. Leaving Argostoli, on the way to the Lighthouse (Fanari) beautiful coast road, at approx …