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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Places of Interest

Highlights include Melissani lake cave.

Cave
Photo: Matt Sims, CC BY 2.0.
Melissani Cave or Melissani Lake, also Melisani is a cave and cenote located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami, about 5 km Southeast of , Northeast of and Northwest of Poros. is situated 3½ km east of Kefalonia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Poulata and Karavomylos.

Village
Photo: Poulata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Kefalonia.

Village
is a fishing village and a community in the municipal unit of , on the island of , . It is situated on the coast, 2km west of Sami, 6km southeast of and 15km northeast of . is situated 4 km east of Kefalonia.

Town
Photo: Abfab27, Public domain.
is a town and a municipality on the island of , , . Since the 2019 local government reform it is one of the three municipalities on the island. is situated 6 km east of Kefalonia.

Kefalonia

Latitude
38.25° or 38° 15′ north
Longitude
20.58333° or 20° 35′ east
Population
36,100
Elevation
408 metres (1,339 feet)
IATA airport code
EFL
Open location code
8GC27H2M+28
Geo­Names ID
260311
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Satellite Map

Discover Kefalonia 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”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Vlacháta and Latavináta.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Agia Dynati and Monoláti.

Kefalonia: Must-Visit Destinations

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