West of Kefalos on the hill of "Profitis Elias" there are the windmill power generators. Just 3 km west of Kefalos the view on the sunset is just.... worth to be seen....
Visit the traditional volcanic island of Nisyros. Explore the tiny port of Mandraki, experience Greek life at it's best and visit the beautiful hillside monastery. Enjoy your meal at the picturesque harbor of Pali, explore the live volcano, feel the heat, smell the sulfur and hear the ground bubbling beneath your feet... Daily departures from […]
The Niotis taverna, in the middle of Kefalos village, just a few meters from the church, keeps memories alive from the good old times. This charming taverna, lovingly run by the Niotis family, offers a truly authentic Greek experience. At the heart of it all is grandmother Evgenia, who prepares every dish in the small […]
Paradise Beach is one of the most famous beaches on Kos Island, located just 5 km before Kefalos bay. Paradise is called the first 2 km of the golf, starting from Akra Tigani and ending 17 km after near Kardamena. It is extremely well organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and restaurants. Fine thin white […]
The Basilicas of Agios Stefanos by Archimandrite Konstantinos Maniotis - Chief of the central church of Kefalos Translated by Sissy Tsantsaraki In the beginning of the 4th century BC, with the Mediolana decree, the faith in Christianity was declared free and equal with other known religions. This was a real triumph for Christianity. The people […]
Limionas is a small natural picturesque cove with a small port, 5 kilometers north of Kefalos, a shelter for local fishing and tourist boats in case of rough sea. Very nice beach area with two options; at the front side you find a sandy and shallow beach and at the back side you can find […]
This beautiful beach is situated at the end of the resort between Kamari Port and the Zini promontory. It is rather pebbly/rocky, but in the middle in front of the Faros restaurant it is sandy and has sunbeds and umbrellas. It seems to be the beach preferred by many locals in Kefalos. There is shower […]
During the Hellenistic era theater functioned in Location of “Palatia” (Palaces) and two temples in the same area from which one was dedicated to Demeter and the other unknown to what deity.
The country church of PanagiaZiniotissasat the top of Zini mountain, built on the edge of the cliff between the pines, stands alone to enjoy the panoramic views of the bay of Kefalos. It is perhaps the most privileged place to enjoy the tranquilityof nature andbreathtaking views.During thestoriesofelders inhabitants of Kefalos was a great feast to the Virgin“Ziniotissa” until hundred […]
Kefalos is located in the SW corner of the island. It is 43 km from the city of Kos. Built on the site of the ancient capital of Kos Astypalaia. At the location of “Palatia” (Palaces) you can see the ruins of the ancient capital. The beaches of Kefalos are the most cosmopolitan of the […]