Cephalonia (Argostoli), Greece

More about Cephalonia (Argostoli), Greece Points of Interest

• Lake Melissani -

  Cephalonia's largest cave lake features aquamarine waters and dramatic stalactites, and was the site of archeological finds such as figures of the god Pan left behind by a former Minoan culture.

• Fiskardo -

  This picturesque little port, popular with the international yachting crowd, is the only village on the entire island to emerge unscathed from the Great Quake of 1953.

• Drogarati Cave -

  Discovered 300 years ago when an earthquake exposed the entrance, this spectacular two million year old cavern features dramatic stalagmites and stalactites, and a magnificent hall called "Sala of Apotheosis."

• Sami -

  Located on the northeastern coast of Cephalonia, this resort features shops, cafes, and tavernas. It also served as the principal location for the 2001 film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin."

• St. Andrew's Monastery -

  This 16th-century monastery was the sole building to survive the Great Quake of 1953, which exposed ancient frescoes and icons on the church wall. St. Andrew's serves as a small museum today.

• Rombola Winery -

  This charming winery uses delicate, golden Rombola grapes to produce the island's native white wine, which features a fruit-like taste so delicious it has been nicknamed "Nectar of Immortals."

• Beach - Makrys Gialos -

  Golden sand and warm crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea make this pristine beach, nicknamed "Long Beach," one of the island's most popular destinations for sunning, swimming, and water sports.