Turquoise coves, loggerhead turtles and mountain roads on Greece's largest Ionian island. Here's what Kefalonia is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are best, with warm seas and quieter beaches. July and August are hot and busy. Most hotels and tavernas close from November to April.
A famous white-pebble beach below steep cliffs. The sea shelves quickly, so keep little ones close.
A short boat ride on an underground lake lit by sunlight through a collapsed roof. Best around midday.
A cool cave full of stalactites, a short walk in from the road.
Loggerhead turtles often surface by the waterfront near the fishing boats in the morning.
A tiny village on a narrow neck of land, with a small beach and a ruined castle above.
Drive up through fir forest for cooler air and big views over the island.
Yes, for families who like beaches and scenery. It's green and relaxed, with plenty of shallow sandy bays such as Skala and Lourdas. Beaches like Myrtos are pebbly and get deep quickly.
A week is enough to settle in one area and explore. Ten days lets you see more of the island, which is bigger than it looks.
There are direct flights from several UK airports in summer, taking about three and a half hours. In winter you'll need to fly via Athens.
Yes, ideally. Buses are limited and the island is spread out. Roads are winding, so allow extra time and bring travel sickness tablets.
Put Kefalonia on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.