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Wine "Robola"
The most known wine - "Robola". Wine "Robola" not only has the refined taste, but also prolongs years of your life.
Every year from August, 18 till August, 20 in Fragate the wine festival during which you can taste local fault is carried out.
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The Church of Agios Gerassimos
This church is the most sacred and venerated church of the island of Kefalonia. Under the impressive monastery one can see a two-room cave where Agios Gerassimos, the saint patron of the island, used to live and pray. This cave is visited every year by thousands of pilgrims. Agios Gerassiomos was famous for its miraculous skills with people suffering from mental illnesses. The imposing church was built before 1470 and is located in the verdant valley of Omala..
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The Church of the Virgin Mary Lagouvarda
Situated in the village of Markopoulos, the church of the Virgin Mary Lagouvarda was built on the site where a monastery used to stand and which had been destroyed by the Turks. Urban legend says that in 1705 the monastery was attacked by pirates and the frighten nuns prayed the Virgin to be changed into snakes in order to escape from the cruelty of the pirates. Their prayers where answered and, at the sight of the snakes, the pirates run away; since then, the nuns-snakes return each year to the monastery, bringing good luck and prosperity to the village. This legend explains the phenomenon that happened every August the 15th, on the Virgin Mary’s feast day: a large number of harmless snakes come around the monastery just for this day and then disappear.
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The Melissani Cave
Located outside Sami, this cave its 40 metres wide, 36 metres high and 3,5 metres long and owns its name to the Nymph Melissanthi.
This is known since archaeological excavations have found a statuette of the nymph and a lamp in the cave The inside of the cave is covered by 20-30 metres of water; small fishing boats are effectuating the transportation, offering the possibility for tourists to admire the cave.
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The Drogorati Cave
Located a couple of kilometres away from Sami, the cave is 45 metres wide, 21 metres profound and 9 metres long. It is separated in two parts but only the second one is accessible to the public. In this part of the cave, one can assist to various musical events which are taking place there due to the great acoustic the cave offers.
Enter to a cave paid.
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Assos village
The charming village of Assos is located in the west part of the island of Kefalonia and is one of the most picturesque villages of the island. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the village is increased by a couple of taverns which are overlooking the bay and by the beautiful surroundings which are dominated by the ruins of a Venetian castle from the 16th century. |
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The Castle of Agios Georges
This 13th century castle stands on a hill at an altitude of 300 metres, nearby the village of Peratata and was built in order to fortify the old capital of the island. The castle successively came under the assault and domination of the Byzantines, the Franks, the Turks and the Venetians. Its total surface area is of 16.000 square metres and its walls are 600 metres long. Inside the castle is a tower called the “Old Fortress” that used to be the throne of the Venetian Lord and to serve as a catholic church. |
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Mount Enos
Mount Enos (Aenos) is a good-sized mountain, 1628m in height, with spectacular views, and a narrow, winding road to the summit. We visited it on a not-so sunny day, and reached the end of the paved road, part of the way up it, fog was blowing across the mountain top, and the plants looking frosted and cold.
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Excursions on the ferry and the bus
Fascinating excursions on a boat with the review under water:
- Ithaka, excursion by the bus and the ferry
Every Thursday
Route: Vasi - Stavros - Frikes - Kioni
Departure from Argostoli at 07:45
Returning at 17:30
- Zakintos, excursion by the bus and the ferry
Every Monday
Route: Laganas - Zakintos city - Bohali - Kalamaki
Departure from Argostoli at 07:15
Returning at 21:30
- Around of island, on the bus
Every Wednesday and Saturday
Route: Katavosrez - Fiskardo - Agia Efimia - Melisiani - Drogorati Cave - Poros - Skala - Argostoli
Route: Laganas - Zakintos city - Bohali - Kalamaki
Departure from Argostoli at 09:00
Returning at 18:30
Tours around of island is organized from Skala and Poros.
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Walk on boat Nautilius
Nautilius - specially designed boat in which is a site of a bottom âûïîëåííûé from a transparent glass.
You can observe a sea-bottom.
Captain Vangelis, the owner, his team and the guide will make cruise unforgettable.
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