Lixouri is the second-largest community of Kefalonia, located 30km west of Argostoli. The town is located in the blue bay of the capital and regular ferries connect the two. Lixouri was built on the site where the ancient city of Pali used to be, one of the four principal cities of Kefalonia during Antiquity. The town was destroyed due to the major earthquake of 1953 with only a couple of mansions surviving to the day. Lixouri is very vivid culturally with many local festivals throughout the year and hosts one of the oldest philharmonic schools in Greece. Lixouri is dotted with restaurants and bars to its busy waterfront. The main square Plateia Petritsi hosts many retro cafes. A stroll around the village reveals old churches, the archeological museum, neoclassical buildings and the famous Monastery of Kipoureon. For swimming visit the beach of Lepeda, Xi and Mega Lakos nearby.
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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