Lorenzo Hotel

Room options; double rooms sleeps 3 or double/twin room

Board Options; Bede & Breakfast

Perhaps the most enticing of all the Ionian islands, magical Kefalonia is a place where it's easy to lose yourself, amid air thick with oleander and the sound of goat bells.

With its rugged mountains, lush vineyards and golden beaches, Kefalonia is a picture-book island paradise. Lakes and caves will draw you into this oh-so scenic setting of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, while feta-covered foods are the local must-eats. Here, days are all about kicking back on the vine-shaded terrace of a taverna or pitching up on a blissful beach and waiting for sunset.

Some beaches of Kefalonia island, including Antisamos and Xi, have water sports centers with fun games. Windsurfing is also practiced in the peninsula of Lixouri, while the countryside of the island is great for hiking. Old footpaths have been signposted and lead to monasteries, Medieval castles, mountainous villages and secluded beaches. Discover the nature of the island with a horseback riding session. Kefalonia is particularly well known as a romantic destination and is therefore very popular with couples. The lakes, caves, streams and, of course, superbly gorgeous beaches make for a sublime retreat indeed and also provide the terrain for adventures with plucky little explorers. you can take a tour on a glass-bottomed boat to see fish, wildlife and hidden sunken treasures galore. Kids will delight in spotting all sorts of secrets hidden beneath the deep.