Holidays to Kefalonia

Kefalonia, Greece

Kefalonia (sometimes known as Cephalonia) is an island in the Ionian Sea, off the west coast of Greece. As the largest of the Ionian islands, it's a favourite holiday destination for many Brits, but its size makes it easy for visitors to get off the beaten track and enjoy an authentic Greek island experience.

Kefalonia holidays offer sandy and pebbled beaches, forests of silver fir trees, hills and cliffs, stunning sea views at every turn, and a great choice of hotels. Kefalonia island was the location for the film 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and its traditional harbours, unspoilt bays, and mountain-top monasteries offer the visitor plenty to explore. We offer cheap tickets to Kefalonia for hotels and flights, so take the time to browse our website and find the bargain that suits your plans.

If you're oraganising holidays to Kefalonia, Greece, you'll find plenty of cheap flights. The airport, Kephallinia, lies ten km south of Argostoli. There are scheduled flights to Athens and charter flights from London to Kefalonia. There is also an Ionian Island Hopper service three times a week linking Kefalonia to Zante and Lefkas.

Tourist Attractions on Kefalonia

On holiday in Kefalonia you'll find a range of things to do and see. Those with an interest in history can visit the whitewashed houses and ruined Venetian fortress at Assos. Literature and film-lovers can retrace the steps of Captain Corelli in Sami, and visit the stunning Antisamos and Myrtos (Mirtos) bays and beaches. Other popular beaches on Kefalonia include Petani, Emblisi, Foki, Skala, Avithos, and Trapezaki.

If you've chosen direct holidays to Kefalonia Greece, rather than a package tour, you'll find plenty to do on the island. You could explore the natural splendours of Mount Ainos, visit the pretty harbours of Fiskardo and Kioni, or take a boat trip to the Melissani Grotto and Drogarati Cave, or the mythical island of Ithaca.

Hotels on Kefalonia

Holidays in Kefalonia Greece offer a range of accommodation, from traditional village houses and cheap hotels, to luxury villas and five star hotels. Many tourists stay in Lassi, a quiet resort close to Argostoli. A popular choice is the Hotel Princess Kefalonia, a 3 star hotel in Lassi close to the beach. The modern port of Sami has cheap hotels and Scala has several self-catering options including the Marietta Studios Kefalonia. There are luxury hotels around Fiscardo, Assos, and Bazukata.

Kefalonia weather

Kefalonia weather is warm and sunny. In July you can expect 13.5 hours of sunshine a day. In April temperatures hover around 20°C but in August they reach 32°C or more.

Here are some of our favourite hotels:

• 4* Louis Apostolata
• 4* Cephalonia Palace
• 4* Porto Skala

Kefalonia holidays from the following airports :

• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Stansted
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Luton
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Birmingham
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Gatwick
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Coventry
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from East Midlands
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Glasgow
• Cheap holidays to Kefalonia from Edinburgh