Kastro is a quiet town, located on a hill above the valley of Livathos and leads up to a 16th-century Venetian fortress, visible from the capital of Argostoli. Kastro displays small traditional houses, old yet well preserved. The area around the Castle includes impressive remains of pre-earthquake times such as that of the medieval church of Evangelistria built-in 1420. Also worth visiting are the remains of the church of St. Theodori, southwest of the castle, that may be even older than the church of Evangelistria. Kastro boasts wonderful views of the surrounding countryside; panoramic views of Argostoli, of the monastery of Saint Andreas, lovely views of Mount Ainos and coastal views in the south.
Kefalonia is the largest island of the Ionian group, located between Lefkada and Zante. Due to the size of the island Kefalonia never gets too crowded or too noisy, not even in high season and this makes it ideal for family holidays. Famous for the exotic aquamarine color beaches, including Myrtos, Antisamos, Lourdas and Skala, the island has gained popularity as the filming scenery of the Hollywood movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
The Ionian Islands are located on the western side of Greece and are historically and culturally strongly connected to Italy with many evident elements of this. The architecture of the capital towns, including Corfu Town, Zakynthos Town and Argostoli, resembles a lot to the Venetian style as these islands were occupied by the Venetians in the medieval times. Another striking characteristic of Ionian Greece is the lush green nature and the aquamarine beaches with white soft sand. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are the most popular holiday islands. The Ionian islands also embrace an amazing music and dance tradition.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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