Kefalonia could definitely be a suitable place for birdwatching tourism. The 237 different bird species and subspecies that have been registered so far, the diversity of habitats, and mainly the fact that the island is an important migratory node may significantly contribute to this conclusion.
As you set out for Ithaka
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops,
angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them:
you’ll never find things like that on your way.....
Kefalonia has developed so much the culture regarding the wine that today it’s able to produce high quality wines like the Robola (white and dry), that is the most famous wine of Kefalonia, the Mavrodafne (red, strong and sweet)...
Visiting Kefalonia, no one can miss to taste the most famous Greek dishes and some traditional food of the island.
During all day and night the marvelous smell of food that fills the streets will take you for sure into a traditional restaurant, where you will discover an unforgettable Mediterranean cuisine...
"Ariata" and "kantada" is the folklore music of Kefalonia inspired originally by the songs of the sailors coming back from Genoa. It is said that the first to sing those songs where the local fishermen in the taverns. Soon, this beautiful combination of poetry and melody transformed by the local artists into the music...
Next to every church there is an big open space that is meant to local fairs to take place. This selebrations are most of the time in honor of the churchs saint. The panigyri is a type of state fair cum religious fest. At those glorious celebrations, people of all ages are gathered to eat, drink and dance until the dawn...
