Kefalos is one of the cities of the island of Kos, which is a popular Greek resort. According to Kos Square, it refers to the Middle Greek Islands - it is not as big as Crete or Rhodes, but not as small as, for example, the aigina.
Living in Kefalos tourists will be able not only to enjoy the beaches and sea, but also to get acquainted with the sights of the island, especially since part of them is located in close proximity to Kefalos.
Attractions Kefalos
Old city
The first of the attractions of Kefalos is an old building in the city itself. In the ancient times, Kefalos was the first capital of the island, now it is a small town (or even the village), in which only a few thousand inhabitants live. A feature of the architecture of the city is the houses themselves - they are located very close to each other, which creates a unique architectural ensemble. The walk through ancient streets is included in the "mandatory" program for all tourists visiting Kefalos.
Folklore Museum
In it, you can get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of the island - there is talking about the life of the peasants, about how they were engaged in agriculture (after all, it was the most important article of the island's economy).
Kamari
Only in a kilometer from Kefalos himself is a village called Kamari, where you can admire the early Christian Basilica of St. Stephen. It is dated 5 century, and its main feature is magnificent mosaics.
Island Kastri
Kastri island is located directly opposite Kefalos, so they can admire almost all the beaches of this resort. It is a small rocky island, the main attraction of which is the monastery of St. Nicholas. Route there is the easiest way to boat, although some holidaymakers get there and their own way (that is, the climb), because the island is very close to the shore. Be careful because the last option is suitable only for those who are confident in their power and is a good swimmer.
Nisiros Island
Nisiros Island is also close to Kefalos, and you can go there only on a boat or a boat from the port (it will not work independently - too far).
On Nisiros, there are three main places that attract tourists is a volcano, church and the city of Mandraki.
Volcano
To get to the volcano, you need to drive along the road that goes serpentine around the mountains. Volcano - acting, but at the moment it is in sleeping condition.
Helpful advice! If you are going to visit the volcano, take care of comfortable shoes and clothing - the road there is quite uncomfortable, sometimes there are even no steps there, so you will need such shoes in which you can easily climb the mountains.
You can see real volcanic crater, some of some even walks hot steam and smell of sulfur. Of some crater, it even comes a soft rocular sound - this is the proof that the volcano is though a dormant, but is valid!
Helpful information!
Next to the volcano there is a cafe, a toilet and a small souvenir shop - there are selling pebbles from a volcano, magnets with its image and other souvenirs on the same subject.
Mandraki City
Mandrake itself is a pretty pleasant place. There you will meet white small houses located near the shore, narrow vintage streets and sidewalks made of mosaic. In general, if strings on the ancient towns attract you, be sure to visit Mandraki.
Church
Another famous landmark of Nisiros is the Church of the Virgin Cave - the icon of the Virgin is kept in it. According to legend, people suffering from infertility can get rid of this misfortune by putting a candle in this church.
Summing up, it is worth noting the following Kefalos features:
- There are no big museums in Kefalos
- In the town itself and its surroundings you can visit some attractions
- From Kefalos, you can easily reach several islands - to Kastri and Nisiros