Cephalonia: Only the Best

Only the Best" became viable by star-rating and getting down to details describing the best sites, beaches, accomodations, food and entertainment. Cephalonia is an island of particular natural attractions, geological phenomena unique in the world, and very unusual terrain. High mountains clothed in forests, navigable caves, archaeological sites, spectacular beaches, pretty villages, contrasting hues of colours and its particular architectural styles, all combine in a tapestry offering the visitor an experience full of charm and surprises. Cephalonia has only recently come to the attention of tourists, possibly because in 1953 it was struck by a terrible earthquake which demolished 70% of its buildings, or possibly due to the eccentricities of its inhabitants who were not always well disposed to foreigners. Nowadays ? especially after the success of Louis de Bernières? Captain Corelli's Mandolin ? tourism has developed rapidly. It's a favourite destination for the British and Italians. However, although it's the largest of the Ionian islands, the tourist population amounts to but a third of Corfu's, which is of smaller size. Any crowding, between mid July and the end of August, is noticeable only in the two main centres of Argostoli and Lixouri, the main sites and the few resorts. This is why this is the right spot to enjoy a holiday as peaceful as you wish, where the facilities for visitors are adequate, in combination with a wealth of long and splendid beaches, a variety of things to see and do and venues for your nights out.Besides, the ?particularities? of the local inhabitants create an atmosphere to be found nowhere else. Temperamental they may be, but they are also known for their humour, spontaneity and directness of approach.Kyrtsis, Alexander is the author of 'Cephalonia: Only the Best', published 2001 under ISBN 9789603770503 and ISBN 9603770507.