Chances are youve already seen kefalonia island on pictures and postcards, but, trust us, the reality is far better than any capture. In 1943, on sep 8th, the commander of italian acqui division general antonio gandin with a division consisting of 525 officers and 11,500 soldiers that was defending kefalonia and the ionian islands, found himself facing the choice to surrender to the germans or to resist. This will clear your bing search history on this device. Pictures of the greek islands, look at the pictures of kefalonia ionian islands and the beautiful villages and sights. Lassi is a small and charming tourist village placed just behind the capital of kefalonia island, argostoli 3km. A stroll down the historic eras of kefalonia historic eras ancient times the byzantine theme of cephallonia turkish rule the venetian rule the english rule the preearthquake kefalonia archaeological sites history time wharp preearthquake photographic dedication preearthquake paths odyssey culture cultural identity. I have never visited any of the greek islands before. Hotels near museum of natural history of kefalonia and.
It is the northernmost port of kefalonia, a short distance from ithaca. The meeting took place a few days after the official communication by the presidency of the council of ministers, to confer to. The book also explores patriarchy and the social and inheritance system that has hindered womens education and prospects and exposed them to hivaids. Kefalonia goodreads share book recommendations with. Prehistoric years from the stone tools found in haliotata spilios position and in fournia peninsula in fiscardo it has been concluded that kefalonia has been inhabited since prehistoric times. April 24, 2018 mihalis hatzigiannis concert tour 2018. Located in kefalonia, kefalonia houses is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Check out tripadvisor members 2,753 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in skala. Kefallonia travel ionian islands, greece lonely planet. The roads of cefalonia, by helen cosmetatos helen cosmetatos was curator of the koryialenios museum and compiled a fascinating.
This ebook brings kefalonia right to your finger tips. The island of kefalonia is said to be named after king kefalos, who was the 1 st king of the area back in the palaeolithic era. An island of miracles, where you can find all the above and many more. The roads of cefalonia, by helen cosmetatos helen cosmetatos was curator of the koryialenios museum and compiled a fascinating guide to the history of the roads of kefalonia. The magic in the receiver is a paradise retreat for the senses set on the greek island of kefalonia, the magic in the receiver consists of three story lines that tie together. Can anyone reccomend a guide book for kefalonia, skala in particular, and tell me where it is available. Nagis growing up in kefalonia 19401950, by panagis spiliotis a local lad from ratzakli describes his early life growing up during ww2 and the civil war that followed. Duringworld war ii, kefalonia was occupied by the axis powers, primarily italy. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. Kefalonia an insiders guide ebook by mike leonidas.
It was the first greek island that i have been to, and was a perfect introduction to greece and the look and feel of the greek islands. Svoronata marina and port of argostoli are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore lourdas beach and ammes beach. Kefallonia, or cephalonia, is the largest of the ionians, the string of islands to the west of mainland greece and the peloponessos, favored by many for their proximity to italy and the rest of europe and the lack of meltemi winds in the summer. The most important attraction of markopoulo and one of the most remarkable sites of the island is the virgin mary fidousa or lagouvarda known for the appearance of snakes all over greece and abroad looking back in time we find traditions that have been spread by. Finally, there is a celebration of the various forms of artistic expression, such as drumming, ceremonial dance, and handicrafts, particularly ceramic pottery. It continues our very successful landmark visitors guide to kefa. The prefecture of kefalonia also includes the islands of ithaca, kastos and kalamos. A travelers literary companion by artemis leontis this is a unique book. On wednesday june 8, at the secondary school in cisano bergamasco bergamo, italy, was promoted a conference with third classes students about my father, battista alborghetti and his dramatic story from the massacre of kefalonia 1943. Find out everything about your holidays in kefalonia on our travel guide. The black needles of the kefalonian fir tree gives an impressive dark colour to the mountain.
Wide choice of studios and apartments in kefalonia. Markopoulo of kefalonia is the result of the large settlement of 1507 that the venetians attempted to create in elios and pronnoi. We have many books on kefalonia but they all only mention the major attractions and beachs. Archaeological excavations all over the island have shown that in the mycenaean era between 15001100 bc kefalonia was an important place and the argostoli museum of archaeology is considered to be one of greeces most important museums when it comes to artifacts and exhibits from this era. The village of lassi is developed in front of the sea, is surround by a couple of hills and has never had a massive development, keeping the. The plants and animals of kefalonia and ithaca, from the smallest to the tallest tree, insects, unique wild horses of enos, the natural park of the mountain, the unique spruce, fish and aquatic organisms composing the flora and fauna of. Archaeological finds in different areas of kefalonia gave evidence that the island was inhabited since 10,000 bc, reaching a peak of civilization during the mycenaean period 15001100 bc.
The museum does not operate in the last few years due to lack of staff. Kefalonia history facts and timeline kefalonia, ionian islands, greece the history of kefalonia is quite extensive, stretching back to the stone age and boasting fabulous input from the mycenaeans. It is situated on a hillside near the ionian sea coast. The fir tree grows natively on this mountain on kefalonia. But from various forums and on here at trip advisor we hear of lots of other places we would like to visit. The island was occupied by the byzantines, turks, venetians, british, and the ottomans before it became a greek state in 1864. According to tradition the name derives from the first inhabitants on the island, the mythical hero cephalus. This word has its origins probably in the mountains of kefalonia island or because kefalonia is the largest of the ionian islands. Transfers and tours in kefalonia, transfer in kefalonia, tours and transfers in kefalonia, day excursions, wedding transfers. Just things in general like waterwheels, castles, italian memorials, english grave yards etc.
Kefalonia island, greece official page kefalonia greece. Kefalonia tours kefalonia transfers private tours in. Read kefalonia an insiders guide by mike leonidas available from rakuten kobo. It has a collection of short stories set in greece written by modern greek writers many of which appear in the book for the first time in english. Fiskardo has a small and diminishing fishing fleet. History kefalonia island official page kefalonia greece. The mountain that prevails in kefalonia is ainos, whose peak reaches 1.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Following the same faith as the rest of the ionian islands, kefalonia came under the domination of the venetians and the spanish. Museum of natural history of kefalonia and ithaca terrabook. Perhaps the most enticing of all the ionian islands, magical kefallonia is a place where its easy to lose yourself, amid air thick with oleander and the sound of goat bells. Buy kefalonia landmark visitor guide 3rd revised edition by anderson, b. The main resorts are fiscardo and agia efimia in the north, skala and lourdas in the south, poros and sami on the east coast, and lassi and lixouri in the west of kefalonia. Has anyone been to kefalonia who could tell me what it is like i have heard. The island has numerous interesting villages, many of which feature charming venetian buildings, as well as ancient archaeological sites. It is also a separate regional unit of the ionian islands region, and the only municipality of the regional. It is 2 km west of metaxata, 2 km east of the cephalonia international airport and 7 km southeast of argostoli see. Not useful for travel, but a great read of modern day greek fiction. The cephallenes, inhabitants of a legendary reign that included kefalonia, ithaki, zakynthos zante and lefkas are mentioned for the first time by the greek poet omer. Avgerinos travel experience, travel agency in sami kefalonia, with its modern fleet and professional drivers, experienced in transfers and provides complete tour packages all over the island of kefalonia. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack.
Packed with information about kefalonia and greek life to. She combines a vivacious writing style with uptodate practical and insider information. A visitors guide by brian anderson available from rakuten kobo. Archaeological excavations have been carried out throughout the whole island and the visitor has the chance to visit the archaeological sites that belong to different eras and periods. Have borrowed one off a friend who has stayed on the island, but the book covers all the main greek islands and is not very detailed. Find hotels near museum of natural history of kefalonia and ithaca, gr online. About kefalonia the holidays of your dreams in kefalonia. In 1658 the government of kefalonia was preparing to launch an attack on the island of lefkada, which had become a base used by the turks to launch attacks against other ionian islands, but a violent earthquake shook the island of kefalonia and razed the area of lixouri by more than 300 victims. Fiscardo village, the jewel of kefalonia kefalonia island. According to the locals, he founded the four main cities of the island which were sami, pahli, krani and pronnoi, and named them after his sons, which explains why the island was called tetrapolis four towns during this period.
Like much of greece, kefalonia has had a turbulent history. Either you are nature lovers, cultural travelers, seafarers, honeymooners or just searching for stunning tranquil beaches to cherish the sun, this sunkissed destination features unique attractions for all and offers them in. The exotic kefalonia island is the largest and one of the most beautiful greek islands of the ionian group. The largest, and perhaps the most varied, of the islands, theres space to breathe here, and its convoluted coastline conceals all sorts of captivating coves and beach. The book is believed to have been inspired by the village of farsa, just outside argostoli.
Fiscardo is a former fishing village in north kefalonia that has transformed into a high status cosmopolitan resort, without losing its quintessence. Kefalonia is a beautiful island that has huge fir tree covered mountains and stunning clear sea beaches. The island is definitely one of the most popular destinations in the country and it is considered to have one of the most spectacular. Buy kefalonia landmark visitor guide by anderson, brian, anderson, eileen isbn. The political and military centers of the island during this period were the fortress of saint george and the castle of assos, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1757. The book is enriched with detailed area maps and unique pictures. Fiscardo was left virtually unscathed by the 1953 earthquake in kefalonia and still carries the traditional colour, the grace and the beauty of the island.
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