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Kefalonia recently became more popular due to the film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" which portrayed a true story of when the Italian Soldiers (allies of the Germans during WWII) occupied the island. The Italian soldiers which had fell in love with the island and its people eventually joined with the locals to fight the Germans. Kefalonia's natural beauty of its sheer cliffs that shelter the sandy beaches, clear blue seas, caves, lakes, rivers and green forests offer the perfect holiday destination to those who like to explore nature or enjoy the amazing scenery. Kefalonia Island has many peaceful resorts and traditional fishing villages with friendly and hospitable people. Transportation - The Airport is on south of the island. Daily Flights to Athens are available that can connect to anywhere in Greece. For more information contact Olympic Airways. Ferries are available from the ports of Agostoli, Sami and Lixouri to and from the mainland (Patra, Astakos), other nearby islands (Killini, Ithakai, Lefkada, Zakythos) and Italy (Ancona and Bridisi). There is a bus service available to all areas of Kefalonia as well as many Taxi services. Argostoli - is the capital and largest town on Kefalonia Island. Its a busy city with lots of night life mainly based around its main square with Discos, Cafe's, Restaurants, Taverns and Bouzouki Halls. Feaured Hotel - Myros Studios and Apartments Skala (Scala) - Is situated on the South East of the Island. It is said to be one of the most beautify resorts with its mountainous back drop and breathtaking scenery including views of the nearby island of Zante. It has a long sandy and shingle beach with some umbrellas and loungers for hire as well as water sports. Night life is fairly simple with several taverns and restaurants as well as a few bars. Featured Hotel - Louis Apostolata Hotel Spartia - is a peaceful picturesque village situated away from the main tourist areas. The sandy beach is popular with the locals but never becomes too crowded. It has a small harbour which is used by the local fishermen. The cosy village itself only has few restaurants. Featured Hotel - Panas Hotel Svonata - is a traditional Greek village only a few km from the Airport. Its a quiet village (apart from some aircraft noise) with a few taverns near Ammes Beach. Featured Hotel - Sandy Beach Villas and Apartments Fiskardo - is in the north of Kefalonia island, the town some beautiful buildings of 18th - 19th century architecture as well as a lighthouse and the remains of a 15th century Venetian fortress across the harbor. The town offers a good beach as well as a few cafe's, restaurants, taverns and bars. See a photo of the towns harbour here. Featured Hotel - Ranzo Ionio Village Hotel
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