~The Stunningly Beautiful Island of Kefalonia~

The island lies in the sparkling blue Ionian Sea to the west of mainland Greece.

Although the largest of the Ionian islands, Kefalonia has managed to resist the over-commercialisation of its neighbours Corfu and Zakynthos (Zante).

Covering an area of 960 sq kilometres, it is sometimes referred to as the 'wild island', due to the large areas of unspoilt and undeveloped, natural mountainous beauty.
At the centre is Mt Ainos, the Ionian's highest peak at 1626 m, covered with a unique species of fir tree in this Greek National Park. From the top you can view most of the surrounding islands.

Although fairly limited, there are flat areas of fertile land such as the plain of Vatsa to the south-west, covered with vineyards. At the north end of Argostoli bay is the swampy plain of Livadi, with its wildlife. Particularly green are the areas of Elios, Livatho and mainly Svoronata.

The uneven coast line of almost 110 miles creates beautiful bays, coves, cliffs and beaches with pebble or golden sand into turquoise waters. The largest bay is that of Argostoli, a popular port of call for cruise liners and a haven for ships sheltering from stormy seas. Car-ferries run throughout the year connecting the ports of Lixouri and Argostoli. During the summer season passengers and freight arrive directly to Lixouri from mainland Greece.

Kefalonia is known for 2 phenomena.
The most important are the 'sinkholes' of Katavothres, around 2 km north of Argostoli.
In 1963, scientists discovered that fresh water flows into the ground through holes among the rocks and disappears. It travels underground for 17 km and 14 days later reappears in Melissani Lake, a beautiful place to visit, and Karavomilos near Sami.
Secondly is the 'Moving Rock' at Kounopetra, renowned for rocking back and forth to the rhythm of the sea. However, it appears now to have stopped moving, but why not pay a visit and check it out? Locals were known to put sticks in the cracks around it to see if they would bend or break with the movement.

Contrary to the belief of many people, Kefalonia does have 4 seasons, it's not hot all of the time:
Spring here is a beautiful time. The island is covered with many, different coloured flowers and the weather is, generally, mild.
Summer is typically, very hot and sunny.
Autumn brings cooler weather, wind and chilly evenings.
Winter, although milder than the UK, does produce rain and thunder storms, sleet can fall and snow is seen on the highest peaks.

Average temperatures

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