There are many different kinds of holiday homes in Kefallonia that one can choose to rent when vacationing on this island. One of the main reasons for this is because it is one of the largest of all the Greek Islands that one can now stay at on holiday. The name Kefallonia when translated into English means “Island with a Head” and a few from space will soon explain the reason for this.

There are numerous Greek Islands that one can visit. However, this one seems to be one of the most popular with tourists. They come not only to spend time exploring the many beautiful unspoilt villages on the island, but also to spend time relaxing on the stunning beaches that the island has as well.

Yet whilst staying on the island there is plenty of other things that one can do which can make your stay here even more fulfilling and exciting. Below we look at some of the other attractions that the Island has to offer and which will be worth a visiting during your time on it.

1. The Cave of Drogarati – This is one of the oldest (150 million years) and largest stalagmatic caves to be found. Many people visit it simply to spend time 150 feet below ground in the “Concert Cave” which is renowned for having superb acoustic qualities and can comfortably hold 500 people inside it.

2. The Church of Saint Gerasimos – This Church is close to the village of Lassi and is built from a natural cave. It is believed that Saint Gerassimos lived here until he moved to the Omala Valley where he worked on reorganizing the monastery of Agios Gerassimos that is situated there.

3. The Kefallonia Archaeological Museum – Situated in the town of Argostoli it holds numerous different antiquities that have been found on the island. It helps to provide a clear understanding of life on this island both during pre-historic times and when the Romans came to it.

4. The Agios Andreas Monastery – A very important building as it was part of the Katholikon Nunnery that had stood at the place until 1953. Unfortunately, there was a huge earthquake at this time and the only building that remained standing afterwards was the monastery. Attached to the Monastery is a museum which has become even more important as in 1988 the sole of the right foot of the Apostle Andrew was brought to it and remains there to this day.

You can see from above there is so much more that one can do whilst staying on this beautiful island. So why not spend some time looking and seeing which of the various holiday homes in Kefallonia are available and which will meet your requirements so that you can really appreciate and enjoy everything on the island during your vacation.

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