A very interesting fact is that Kefalonia is positioned east to a major tectonic fault where both the Aegean and European plates meet.
As a result, it has been subjected to numerous earthquakes, only some of which have been recorded so far.
A massive earthquake literally destroyed most of Kefalonia in 1953, sparing only the village of Fiskardo on the north. |
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of wonderful beaches and natural caves that can be seen.
Among the beaches, Myrtos is famous for its spectacular natural beauty surrounding the beach area. It is a major tourist attraction and has ranked fifth in the world for its scenic beauty. Other popular beaches in Kefalonia include Antisamos, Xi, Lourdas and Emblisi. |
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villages on the island and several beaches with tourist facilities.
Argostoli is the capital city and consists of a population of 14,000 inhabitants. Nearly one third of the population resides in the capital.
In total, Kefalonia has about 40,000 permanent residents. |
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