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Picturesque Villages

Lakithra, Kefalloniá
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MAP H6 • Near Argostóli,
Kefalloniá
Despite its location near the airport,
Lakithra manages to retain its
traditional feel. Take in the coastal
pano ramas at almost every turn.
Agios Ioannis, Ithaki
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MAP H4
The port village of Kioni on Ithaki This village is one of the prettiest and
most atmospheric on the island. Its
Kioni, Ithaki
1 bougainvillea-draped houses, tiny
MAP J4 • Near Frikes, Ithaki
streets and sea views are captivating.
One of the few villages that was
Anogi, Ithaki
untouched by the 1953 earth quake, 8
upmarket Kioni has lovely centuries- MAP J4 • Near Kioni, Ithaki
old buildings, including windmills. This place is known for its pretty stone
houses and the attractive Church of
Kastro, Kefalloniá
2 the Dormition of the Virgin, adorned
with Byzantine frescoes. Located on
MAP H6 • Near Pessada,
Kefalloniá Mount Niritos, it has great sea views.
This delightful village is characterized
by whitewashed Venetian houses and
dominated by the Byzantine fortress of
Agios Georgios. An unassuming place,
it was once the capital of the island.
Travliata, Kefalloniá
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MAP H6 • NW of Lourdáta,
Kefalloniá
Life in Travliata revolves around local
farming. Views over the surrounding
countryside are fabulous. Most of the
buildings here were rebuilt after the
devastating earthquake of 1953.
Interior of Anogi church, Ithaki
Karyá, Kefalloniá
4 Stavrós, Ithaki
MAP H4
Karyá is one of several mountain 9
MAP H4 • Bay of Polis, Ithaki
villages, including Vary, Patrikáta and The village of Stavrós is Ithaki’s
Konitáta, where life appears to have second-largest commu nity. Its
remained unchanged for centuries. numer ous Venetian houses managed
The views from this high vantage to survive the 1953 earthquake and
point are breathtaking. lend the village historic charm.
Exogi, Ithaki
Asprogeraka, Kefalloniá
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MAP H4 • Near Stavrós, Ithaki
MAP J6 • Inland from Póros,
Kefalloniá Ithaki’s northernmost village, Exogi is
A quiet village surrounded by olive a remote place where the only sound
groves, Asprogeraka is famous for that can be heard is birdsong. High
being the site of some important above the coast, it has great views
Mycenaean wall ruins. over the water towards Kefalloniá.
See map on p84
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