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Katelios in Kefalonia: The Quiet Fishing Bay of the South

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View from Mount Ainos above the clouds, Kefalonia

Katelios sits on the south coast of Kefalonia, about 8 km west of Skala and roughly 35 km southeast of Argostoli by road. The village divides into two parts: Ano Katelios on the hillside and Kato Katelios along the water. Fish tavernas stand on the seafront, supplied by boats drawn up on the shingle a … Read more

Sea Turtles in Kefalonia: Where to See Loggerheads Responsibly

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Erisos, Greece - panoramio

Loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, are the emblem of Kefalonia’s wildlife. Adults feed in the sheltered bay at Argostoli and rest inside the Koutavos lagoon. The lagoon sits beside the De Bosset bridge, minutes from the town centre. Females nest on the sandy south coast near Skala. Watchers on the harbour quay see shells break … Read more