Quick Summary: An inviting island in the Ionian Sea, Cephalonia, also known as Kefalonia, is a sublime destination in the western part of Greece. From waterfront villages such as Fiscardo to guided fishing tours, going underwater to see historic wrecks such as the HMS Perseus British submarine, discovering hidden caves, and exploring ancient ruins including Assos Castle and the Acropolis of Sami, there is no shortage of incredible things for travelers to experience in this part of the world.


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Antisamos Beach

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Assos Village

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Monastery of Agios Gerasimos

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Ancient Acropolis of Sami

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Caves

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Myrtos Beach

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Scuba Diving

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Fiscardo

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Tassia

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Andromeda Centre

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Lorraine’s Magic Hill

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Ampelaki

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Oskars Restaurant

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Boat Tours

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Castle of Agios Georgios

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Oreolios Gaea - the Vine Growers of Robolo

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De Bosset Bridge

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Nautical Museum of Sami

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