Description of the attraction
Kefalos is one of the most popular resort centers on the Greek island of Kos. It is located in a cozy natural bay in the southwestern part of the island, about 40 km from the town of Kos. The well-developed infrastructure of Kefalos, a magnificent beach, incredibly beautiful landscapes and a lot of attractions annually attract thousands of tourists here from all over the world.
You will get a lot of pleasure walking through the historical center of Kefalos, located on the slopes of a picturesque hill. This is a typical Greek settlement with narrow streets and old stone houses built in the architecture typical of the region, as well as the ruins of a castle dating back to the 14-15th centuries and an old windmill.
In the coastal area of Kefalos you will find many good restaurants, taverns and bars, an excellent choice of accommodation and all the necessary tourist services. Kefalos beach is well organized and offers its guests to diversify their traditional beach holiday with various water sports.
Among the main attractions of Kefalos, it is worth noting a small but very interesting Folklore Museum, located on the beach of the same name, the ruins of the early Christian basilica of St. Stephanos dating back to the 5th century, as well as the tiny islet of Kastri with a small charming church of St. Nicholas. However, you will find a lot of interesting places in the vicinity of Kefalos. In the Palatia area, about 3 km from modern Kefalos, there are the ruins of the ancient city of Astypalea (the capital of the island of Kos in ancient times), the ruins of the ancient temple of the goddess of fertility and agriculture Demeter (5th century BC), one of the temples of Asclepius and the theater of the Hellenistic period … The Monastery of St. John, as well as the church of Agios Theologos, are definitely worth a visit. The churches of Panagia Palatiani and Panagia Ziniotisa deserve special attention.
