Sweeping coastlines, heavenly beaches, cobalt-coloured seas, scenic countryside, dramatic mountains, pastel-coloured villages, bustling towns, cultural highlights, unique geological phenomena and a lively dining and drinking scene…

Kefalonia, the largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea, is brimming with natural beauties and manmade attractions – and it is just the place for relaxing, sunkissed escapes where you can let all your worries melt away. And though it has been made famous with Hollywood’s blockbuster “Captain Corelli’s Mandoline”, Kefalonia is still essentially laid-back – yet packed with activities for the whole family. Explore world-acclaimed beaches, like the iconic, sand and pebbly Myrtos, stunning bays and secret coves by car or boat. Visit fascinating castles and museums to get in-depth insights into the island’s history and culture.

Discover the imposing Mount Ainos, the habitat of a celebrated, rare breed of wild horse and one of Greece’s national parks. Go hiking amid ancient vineyards, olive groves and virgin countryside carpeted with wildflowers and peppered with old church ruins and shepherd’ huts, or engage in water-based sports which abound in organised beaches.

In Kefalonia, you can be as active or as lazy as you’d like to be – even a chat and a game of backgammon with the zestful locals at the kafenion is an experience that’ll linger long in the memory.