Kefalonia. The largest island in the lonian,
Kefalonia is a land of contrasts. Just for starters don't miss
the
view from the castle at Assos. On your, left, spread out beneath
your feet, lies the enchanting turquoise bay of Myrtos renowned
for its afternoon sun and soft white sand. Or you might swim in
the crystal clear water of Poros. You can also go up to the top
of Mt. Enos (1.628 metres above sea level). lts slopes are
covered with tall, cedar-like fir trees that grow nowhere else
in the world.
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On other parts of the island you'll run into
groves filled with olive or orange trees and hillsides studded
with grapevines; breathtaking golden beaches and deep coves,
rugged rocky shores or visit famous caves.
The cave at Melissani is actually a partially covered
subterranean lake. When the sun is directly overhead, its rays
strike the ultramarine water, shattering into a myriad
phantasmagorical colours. Drogorati, on the other hand, is known
for its unusual stalactites.
In the area of Lassi, 1,5 kilometres from Argostoli,
are the famous Katavothres (swallow holes), a rare geological
phenomenon. Here sea water enters openings in the rock and "disappears".
Only recently were scientists able to trace it; they found
that it travels northeast through underground III the way across
the island finally to emerge at Melissani, near the village
of Karavomilos, opposite Sami. (In the past water poured in
at such a rate it was used to power two enormous sea mills.)
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