Kefalos, Greek is situated at the southwest side of the island of Kos, 43 km from Kos Town.

It is built on a stone height, dominated by the imposing windmill of Papavasilis and is home to 2,097 inhabitants.

Resort

The resort of Kefalos is purpose-built with a laid-back atmosphere and is surrounded by spectacular scenery and sits beneath the old town of Kefalos, from which it takes its name.

The resort has plenty of good restaurants and a couple of small nightclubs, but is mainly geared for tourists looking for a quiet holiday.

Shopping

Kefalos itself has some souvenir shops and grocery stores, but serious shoppers will have to head to Kardamena or Kos town to find a wide variety of goods. In Kos it is possible to buy anything from a jar of delicious island honey to CD's, traditional crafts and jewellery.

Attractions

• the ruins of the medieval castle
• the ancient site of Palatia
• the basilica of Ayios Stefanos at the nearby Kamari
• the old cave at Aspri Petra
• the Monastery of Ayios Ioannis (Thimianos)
• the beach Mikro Limanaki at the north of Kefalos peninsula.

External Links

• Kefalos Holiday Reviews
• Kefalos Photos and reviews