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Outdoor Activities

Pleasure boats off the pretty harbourside village of Asos, Kefalloniá
Sailing
Cycling
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Large yachts and motor
Mountain bikes can be
cruisers can be hired here, provided hired on both Kefalloniá and Ithaki,
you possess the right qualifica tions. although the nature of the terrain
Smaller boats are also available at can make cycling a challenging
most of the holiday hotspots and are pursuit. However, ordinary bicycles
ideal for exploring the little coves are also available at most hotels and
dotted around the islands. resorts, and from private companies.
Sea Kayaking
Nature Trails
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Other than the Mount Eros
This sport is becoming
National Park in southern Kefalloniá, increas ingly popular around
the two islands have only a hand ful Kefalloniá’s sheltered coves,
of designated nature trails. However, secluded beaches and sea caves. It
excellent maps are available to help is easy for any reasonably fit visitor.
you chart your own trail. Horse Riding
Swimming
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Taking an organized ride into
the lush countryside can be a wonder­
Both islands are blessed with
beautifully clear water, and swim ming ful way to see both islands. There are
is a popular activity. However, there a few stables and small riding schools
are strong currents along the west that offer this outdoor activity.
coast, at places such as Mýrtou Bay,
Watersports
where caution should be exercised. 9
Beaches such as Makrýs Gialos
Diving and Snorkelling
4 at Lássi and Lepeda and Xi at Lixoúri
The indented coastlines of
(see p90), offer some great water­
Kefalloniá and Ithaki, with their caves sports oppor tunities. Windsurfing
and rocks, are a dream for snor kellers and water­skiing are two of the
and divers. The region’s clear water most popular of these activities.
means that there is excellent visibility. Walking
Archaeological Tours
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Both Kefalloniá and Ithaki are
Hotels often have details of
ideal destinations for people who
organized archaeological tours to enjoy walking. Ithaki, especially, has
nearby sites. Other places, such as several designated hiking paths that
the mosaics at Skála’s Roman Villa take in the island’s villages and best
or the Palaiochóra ruins (see p41), views. Details are avail able from
Turquoise waters lapping an Ithaki beach can be explored privately. Ithaki’s tourist office.
See map on p84
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