Kefalonia Holidays - Travel Guide

Book your cheap Holidays in Kefalonia and enjoy a beautiful Ionian island with rich plant and animal life and a quaint cultural style. Kefalonia (also known as Cephalonia) is the island where the Hollywood movie 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' was filmed. The success of the film has inspired even more people to book Flights to Kefalonia seeking to enjoy Greek islands Holidays on this attractive Mediterranean island.

The coastal regions are dotted with pretty fishing villages and fine white sand beaches. A popular attraction of Kefalonia Holidays is the island's caves, that feature spectacular stalactites and a subterranean lake that reflects a rainbow of colours when the light hits through an opening overhead.

The nightlife in Kefalonia is sufficiently vibrant to satisfy most partygoers but Holidays to Kefalonia are better known for the quiet beaches and forested mountain trails. There is no lack of cultural interest on one of these Holidays - Kefalonia is blessed with an abundance of Roman ruins, old churches, castles and monasteries to marvel at.

The local cuisine features some very decent seafood dishes and the specialty of the island is lamb pie. From spring onwards the temperatures are pleasantly warm with July and August being the hottest months when temperatures can be in the 30’s.

Kefalonia Holidays are mainly about relaxing on sandy beaches and enjoying some quiet Greek charm. A good book, such as 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' for instance, would be a great way to pass the time on a Kefalonia holiday. The archaeological museum in the island's capital houses exhibits from prehistoric and Roman times, showcasing Kefalonia’s rich cultural history.

As with many of the Greek islands, water sports are a popular pastime on some of the beaches and throughout the year there are numerous feasts and celebrations in many of Kefalonia’s towns and villages. Book cheap Flights to Kefalonia today on Holiday Hypermarket and make big savings on your next trip to the Greek Islands.