Kefalonia

Kefalonia is believed to have derived its name from the mythological figure Cephalus, the son of Hermes and a hero in ancient Greek legends. This picturesque island, with its captivating landscapes and historical significance, reflects a deep connection to the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and history.
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  • Island
  • …has 36,100 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 408 metres (1,339 feet)
  • …has the IATA airport code EFL
  • Also known as
    “Cephallenia”
    “Cephalonia”
    “Cephalonia Island”
    “Kefalonia Island”
    “Kephallēnia”
    “Nísos Kefallinía”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Melissani lake cave.
Matt Sims, CC BY 2.0.
Melissani Cave or Melissani Lake, also Melisani… is situated 3½ km east of Kefalonia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Poulata and Karavomylos.
Poulata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Kefalonia.
is a fishing village and a community… is situated 4 km east of Kefalonia.
Abfab27, Public domain.
is a town and a municipality on the island of , , . is situated 6 km east of Kefalonia.

Kefalonia

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Latitude
38.25° or 38° 15′ north
Longitude
20.58333° or 20° 35′ east
Open location code
8GC27H2M+28
Geo­Names ID
260311

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Greek to Norwegian—“Kefalonia” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Kefallinía”
  • Greek: “Nisí Kefallinía”
  • Greek: “Κεφαλληνία”
  • Greek: “Νησί Κεφαλληνία”
  • Italian: “Cefalonia”
  • Norwegian: “Kefallonia”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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