Picture postcard holidays to Kefalos
Champagne coloured sands, crystal seas and a glittering sun make Kefalos beach the perfect picture postcard. Lying on the south west coast of the Greek island of Kos, where the waters of the Aegean Sea break gently over shimmering shores, a lastminute.com holiday in Kefalos is exactly what a holiday should be, relaxing, warm and memorable.
Relaxing in Paradise
The resort of Kefalos lies below the old town of Kefalos. Purpose built Kefalos is a resort that caters to every holidaymakers needs; allowing you to lie back, apply the sun tan lotion and think of, well, nothing, because a Kefalos holiday means everything is taken care of for you. If that still isn’t blissful enough for you, then why not visit the aptly named Paradise beach only minutes along the coastline where more sandy beaches and clear waters beckon you to jump on in. More adventurous water sports are also available to those who seek an active pastime. Holiday-makers who really do like to let it all hang out, might prefer the rocky seclusion and natural beauty of Camel beach, favoured by nudists.
The locals in Kefalos are as sunny as the climate and will ensure that your holiday in Kefalos is your best holiday ever. Kefalos has activities and attractions to suit all budgets, so it is a great location for affordable family holidays or for groups of friends wanting value for money. It goes without saying that the seafood is superb but so too are many of the traditional Greek dishes that the local Kefalos people serve, whether it be in the seafront restaurants or old town tavernas.
The Greeks certainly know how to celebrate and no matter what time of year you choose to holiday in Kefalos you are bound to be soon caught in the midst of a festival of some sort. From the Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations, to the ‘Presentation of the Virgin’ late in the year or the mid-March winter festivities, Kefalos promises to be fun and inviting all year round.
Memories are made of this
You have relaxed on the sparkling sands, enjoyed tasting the local dishes, shared in the annual celebrations and perhaps even had a spiritual awakening visiting the nearby island monastery. Kefalos is a truly memorable holiday destination but just in case you should for a second, let the memory fade, then the Island of Kos has even more to offer. Holidays in Kefalos itself have plenty to see and do but with a good transport system of buses, taxis and car hire, it is worth taking the opportunity to travel around the island. A night with friends in the disco packed resort of Kardamena or some shopping and cultural sightseeing in Kos Town are great ways to spend some time. Regular ferryboats will even take you to the nearby islands of Rhodes and Crete, but Kefalos will always remain your picture postcard perfect holiday. Book all your holidays to Greece with lastminute.com