The island of Cephalonia or Kefalonia also known as Kefallonia, Cephallonia, orKefallinia Greek: Κεφαλονιά, Κεφαλλονιά; Italian: Cefalonia), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islandsregion, and the only municipality of the regional unit. The capital of Cephalonia isArgostoli.
Tourists from all over Greece, Europe and the world visit Cephalonia. It is a popular vacation destination for many Italians, due to its close proximity to Italy. As one of the largest islands in Greece, it is well-equipped to handle the influx of tourists during the summertime. Most tourists stay in Lassi, which is near the capital Argostoli, or in the southern villages of Skalaand Katelios. It has something to offer everyone. Two natural attractions, Melissani's underground lake and Myrtos beach, have helped popularize Cephalonia. The film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001), shot on the island itself, made Cephalonia more widely known.
