Listed 12 sub titles with search on: Main pages for wider area of: "KRANI Province KEFALLONIA" .
ARGOSTOLI (Town) KEFALLONIA
Argostoli, with a population of 8000 people, became Cephalonia’s
capital in 1757.
Even though many of the town’s imposing mansions were destroyed
during the 1953 earthquakes, the new town which was built kept the quaint, Ionian
style with well-laid out streets, spacious squares, many trees and alleys and
a very lively port.
In the centre of the city there are the Administrative House, the
Town Hall, the Archaeological
Museum, the Korgialenio
Popular Art Museum, the Korgialenios Library and the newly-built "Kefalos"
Theatre.
At the port, the visitors can see Nikos Kavadias’ bust gazing
to the endless sea. Kavadias was a poet who loved and wrote about the sea during
his whole life.
From the few works of the island’s British period which the
earthquakes didn’t destroy is Koutavos bridge, built in 1813, which connects
Argostoli with the opposite coast.
Walking along Lithostroto (stone-paved street), the town’s central
street, take a minute to visit Aghios Spiridonas’ church and Kambana square.
Reaching the street at the port, you will see the market full of fresh
fish and sweet-smelling fruit and vegetables. Further down many pastry shops and
restaurants invite you to taste the local dishes.
The people are hospitable, warm-hearted, easy-going and will not fail
to help you and make your stay a memorable experience.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Assoc.
of Local Authorities of Kefalonia & Ithaca tourist pamphlet.
KOURKOUMELATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
A modern village rebuilt after the 1953 earthquakes in the traditional style with donations from the family of the shipowner Vergoti. The village's Cultural Centre is housed in a neoclassical building. There is a marvellous view from Kourkoumelata over the Ionian Sea.
LIVATHOU (Municipality) KEFALLONIA
Livatho area spreads along the southern part of the island. Here,
the visitor can enjoy swimming in one of the picturesque beaches such as Lourdas
and Avithos. Once in the area, do not forget to visit Metaxata
village to see the house where Lord Byron lived for a while, in 1824, before
going to Messolonghi.
Touring around Livatho, it’s worth visiting Ntomata
and Kalligata, two villages
whose churches are decorated with magnificent wooden carved icon screens.
The sights of the area also include Ag.
Andreas’ Monastery and Ag.
Georgios’ Castle.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Assoc.
of Local Authorities of Kefalonia & Ithaca tourist pamphlet.
LOURDATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 31425
The village of Lourdata is situated in a verdant, fertile region. The waters of
Enos and the protection afforded
by the mountain greatly heighten the fertility of the village gardens and orchards,
which go right down to the sea. The Cephalonians relish the fruit and vegetables
from the gardens of Lourdata, which are very tasty. The village's fine beach,
which is also large, every year attracts crowds of holidaymakers, Greek and non-Greek.
MARKOPOULO (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 81358
A village built on a rise with a superb panoramic view. Each year around mid-August
in Markopoulo the snakes of the Panagia make their appearance. These are small
harmless snakes which have the sign of the cross on their heads. On the day of
the festival of the Panagia the snakes go into the church and up onto the silver
icon of the Virgin. Is it a miracle or a way station for the snakes as they make
their way to some place warmer? According to contemporary reports, in 1953, the
year of the big earthquakes, the snakes did not make their appearance. It is characteristic
that the snakes of the Panagia disappear on 15th August after the liturgy or after
the church festival.
MONI AGIOU ANDREOU MILAPIDIAS (Monastery) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 69398
MONI AGIOU GERASSIMOU (Monastery) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 86385
Aghios Gerassimos’ monastery dates back to the 16th century.
The Saint, patron of the island, lived and taught here from 1560 until
his death in 1579, leaving behind magnificent samples of his ascetic life.
His relics are kept in the monastery’s church and his memory
is honoured on 16th August and on 20th October.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Assoc.
of Local Authorities of Kefalonia & Ithaca tourist pamphlet.
POROS (Small town) KEFALLONIA
Poros is the biggest district of new Elios-Pronnoi municipality. Is a beautiful,picturesque village, surrounded by the villages Tzanata, Asprogerakas, Kabitsata and Riza. It has a population of 1500 inhabitants. Its port is a significant link between Kefalonia and continental Greece. It was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1953 , after the few fishermen’s houses were destroyed, it is harmonically constructed at the foot of the mountains Pahni and Atros. A vast indented coastline, that is 2km long, abundant in sandy beaches and leeward ports, comprises its seafront. The sea with its clear and transparent waters offers a spectacular sight with the variety of colours. The area is renowned as a fishing place, while its caves are a shelter for the seal Monachus-Monachus and the turtle Caretta-Caretta.
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the Poros Community URL below, which contains images.
RATZAKLI (Settlement) KEFALLONIA
Ratzakli is a picturesque village, which belongs to the District of Skala. It has an exceptional view of the sea and the adjacent Katelios Bay.
SIMOTATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
According to an old Lixouri saying, this village is known for the local cheese.
SVORONATA (Village) KEFALLONIA
Tel: +30 26710 41220
Svoronata is made up of three regions: Svoronata, Sarlata
and Domata. In the position
of the mediaeval capital of Kefalonia, Travliata, are the remains of the mediaeval
fortress. It was constructed in 1504, by Venetian and Cephalonian builders under
the supervision of the Italian engineer Nikolaos Tsimaras.
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