Katelios - Kefalonia
The newly built Magnolia hotel is situated in Kefalonia’s tranquil southern inlet of Katelios, invites you to create cherished memories. It all starts with dramatic geological endowment of Kefalonia. Mountains, jagged coastlines, narrow valleys, subterranean rivers, majestic trees beautiful flowers. And in the heart of Katelios, sits Magnolia Hotel a place to stimulate all the senses. This place evokes all that Kefaolnia has to offer, Surrounded by fiercely handsome mountains on all side, save for the subtle coastline of Katelios. Magnolia seems to be a natural extension of Kefanolia herself.
Enjoy the beauty of Kefalonia
It could be suggested that natural beauty of Kefalonia, and the elegant design of Magnolia would be enough to satisfy our guests, but the Stroutzas Family would like to intensify this natural holiday experience with Magnolia’s own flavours, aromas, feelings, sights, and sounds to be absorbed into your memories.
Kefalonia
Kefalonia is an island that impresses with its unseen natural beauties, historic monuments and hospitality of residents. It is the biggest of Ionian Islands, with an extend of 730sq. km. It is right across the Patraic Gulf, south of Lefkada and north of Zakynthos. You can reach the island, either by boat or by plane.
Getting to Kefalonia
By boat
To reach Kefalonia from Athens, you can take a KTEL bus or your car in order to reach Patras within 2, 5 hours or Kyllini within 3, 5 hours. From there you will take a ferry in order to reach the island. There are daily itineraries, which are most frequent during the summer period. If you choose Patras, you will reach the port of Sami in 3, 5 hours, while from Kyllini you will reach the port of Poros in 1,5 hour. There are also ferry schedules from Astakos of Etoloakarnania, that reach the island in 2, 5 hours.
During the summer months, there are frequent ferry itineraries to Printezi of Italy and less frequent ones to Venice, Ancona and Bari.
Information: Bus Terminal Athens 100, Kifissou St., tel.: 2105129498 Information: Bus Terminal Argostoli, tel.: 2671022281. Duration 6,5 hours.
For schedules Visit: www.ktel.org
Check for routes http://www.myferry.eu/
Boats
Ionian Ferries:
+30 26710 27621 - +30 26740 72250 (Poros)
+30 26710 92503 (Lixouri) -
+30 210 3249997 (Athens) -
Strintzis Ferries:
+30 26710 25151 - 26740 72284 (Poros)
+30 26710 93142 (Lixouri)
+30 210 4225000 (Athens)
+30 2610 240.000 (Patra)
Ferries from Italy: Bari, Agoudimas lines just summer.
Brindisi: Endevour lines daily in summer, also venice contecting through patras.
By air
Kefalonia is connected to Athens through frequent flights, especially during summer period. The flight lasts 45 minutes. The airport of Kefalonia is 9 km away from Argostoli. You can reach it by bus or taxi. During high season, there are also flights from / to other big cities of Greece, as and charter flights from abroad.
Information: Kefalonia International Airport: +30 26710 41511
Olympic Airlines Office: +30 26710 28881
Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos": www.aia.gr
for domestic flights http://www.aia.gr/flight_schedule/domestic_en.htm (Thomas cook, Thomson, Monarch) Independent: Tuesday and Saturday from Gatwick with Easy Jet.
Ryanair from Milano Monday and Friday.
And Ryanair weekly from pisa.
To reach Kefalonia from Athens, you can take a KTEL bus or your car in order to reach Patras within 2, 5 hours or Kyllini within 3, 5 hours. From there you will take a ferry in order to reach the island. There are daily itineraries, which are most frequent during the summer period. If you choose Patras, you will reach the port of Sami in 3, 5 hours, while from Kyllini you will reach the port of Poros in 1,5 hour. There are also ferry schedules from Astakos of Etoloakarnania, that reach the island in 2, 5 hours.
During the summer months, there are frequent ferry itineraries to Printezi of Italy and less frequent ones to Venice, Ancona and Bari.
Information: Bus Terminal Athens 100, Kifissou St., tel.: 2105129498 Information: Bus Terminal Argostoli, tel.: 2671022281. Duration 6,5 hours.
For schedules Visit: www.ktel.org
Check for routes http://www.myferry.eu/
Boats
Ionian Ferries:
+30 26710 27621 - +30 26740 72250 (Poros)
+30 26710 92503 (Lixouri) -
+30 210 3249997 (Athens) -
Strintzis Ferries:
+30 26710 25151 - 26740 72284 (Poros)
+30 26710 93142 (Lixouri)
+30 210 4225000 (Athens)
+30 2610 240.000 (Patra)
Ferries from Italy: Bari, Agoudimas lines just summer.
Brindisi: Endevour lines daily in summer, also venice contecting through patras.
By air
Kefalonia is connected to Athens through frequent flights, especially during summer period. The flight lasts 45 minutes. The airport of Kefalonia is 9 km away from Argostoli. You can reach it by bus or taxi. During high season, there are also flights from / to other big cities of Greece, as and charter flights from abroad.
Information: Kefalonia International Airport: +30 26710 41511
Olympic Airlines Office: +30 26710 28881
Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos": www.aia.gr
for domestic flights http://www.aia.gr/flight_schedule/domestic_en.htm (Thomas cook, Thomson, Monarch) Independent: Tuesday and Saturday from Gatwick with Easy Jet.
Ryanair from Milano Monday and Friday.
And Ryanair weekly from pisa.
Distances
- Katelios - Fiskardo: 50 km
- Katelios - Poros: 43 km
- Katelios - Scala: 40 km
- Katelios - Sami: 24 km
- Katelios - Agia Efimia: 36 km
- Katelios - Lixouri: 8 km
Get around on Kefalonia
By bus
In Argostoli, you will find the central bus station of Kefalonia. From there you can get all the information needed about your tours around the island. The bus services cover most areas of the island in very reasonable prices. There are 4 itineraries in daily bases from Argostoli to Sami and 2 other itineraries to Fiskardo.
By taxi
You can get a taxi easily at the central taxi station in Valianou Square. Alternatively, you will find a taxi at numerous streets, mostly at the central ones. You can also arrange a taxi to pick you up / drop you off at specific times and places in reasonable prices. Most taxi drivers are extremely helpful and polite.
By car
The ideal way to explore Kefalonia is by car. It is the best way to visit places of interest and beaches that bus itineraries do not reach. Kefalonia is the biggest Ionian island and a car is the best vehicle to get around it. You can bring your own or rent a car. But always remember to drive safely.
In Argostoli, you will find the central bus station of Kefalonia. From there you can get all the information needed about your tours around the island. The bus services cover most areas of the island in very reasonable prices. There are 4 itineraries in daily bases from Argostoli to Sami and 2 other itineraries to Fiskardo.
By taxi
You can get a taxi easily at the central taxi station in Valianou Square. Alternatively, you will find a taxi at numerous streets, mostly at the central ones. You can also arrange a taxi to pick you up / drop you off at specific times and places in reasonable prices. Most taxi drivers are extremely helpful and polite.
By car
The ideal way to explore Kefalonia is by car. It is the best way to visit places of interest and beaches that bus itineraries do not reach. Kefalonia is the biggest Ionian island and a car is the best vehicle to get around it. You can bring your own or rent a car. But always remember to drive safely.
An island of rich history
Kefalonia, is an island of rich diverse history. Its beauty has attracted and captivated many visitors, conquerors, adventurers, and settlers, today it continues this story with visitors coming from all corners of the world. Evidence of past adventure, is whispered throughout the island in its architecture. So diverse is this architecture, you feel as though you transcend history in a short drive.
Kefalonia was an important Mycenae center in Ancient Greece, You can feel the ancients by visiting the Tholos of Jzanata. Located a short distance from Magnolia, it is the largest such burial tomb in western Greece. The island also has a rich Roman history, evidence is scattered throughout the island , from beautiful mosaics in Skala, to Roman tombs in the romantic coastal town of fiscardo.
Once the Roman power and influence waned the byzantines quickly filled the void. The stoic presence of solitary monasteries dotted throughout the island, is evidence of the byzantines. These lovely churches remind us connection between our minds and souls. Time should be spent reflecting life and what is important at the threshold of these quite, yet resounding sites of spiritual being.
Summer Festivals
Union of the Ionian Island
A festival held may 21st in the Capital of the island of Kefalonia, this festival is held to celebrate the union of the Ionian islands with mainland Greece in 1864. Marked by marching bands, music and of course eating.
Feast of Agia Marina
A feast festival in the town of Vlahata in the south of the island, this event marks the celebration of agia Marina.
Day of the Virgin Mary
Celebrated throughout all of Greece and in a great number of countries throughout the world, August 15th is a special day indeed, in Kefalonia a miraculous event also happens on the 15th of August. This is the day in which the locals of the town of Markopoulo, within view of Magnolia resort collect small European cat snakes, to perform the festival of the snakes. These snakes appear every year before the 15th of August. The Locals release the snakes onto a icon known as , the icon of the Panagia fethousa. These snakes bring luck to the island, in the last century these snakes failed to appear only twice. Local legend refers to two years when the snakes failed to a appear, 1953, and during the second world war. Both times that the snakes failed to appear the local saw great destruction and suffering.
Feast of Agios Gerassimos
St Gerassimos is the Patron saint of the island of Kefalonia, this feast is one that last for 4 days August 16th to August 20th. These events occur in Argostli and Skala.
Robola wine festival
The famous local wine of Robola is celebrated on this day in the town of Fragata. The celebration is marked on the 18th of August every summer. This wine is internationally recognized and has an appellation that is protected by European law.
International Music Festival in Argostoli
This is a festival of Music at the end of August every year. It celebrates music from all over the world. The events occur throughout parts of Argostoli.
Music festival of Lixouri
This event showcases traditional music and others and is held in lixouri thoughout the month of September.
Feast of Panagia Agrillia
This event and festival is held in the town of Sami on the east coast of the Island, August 23rd marks this event. On this day a a religious ceremony is held followed by traditional dance and lots of food and wine.
A festival held may 21st in the Capital of the island of Kefalonia, this festival is held to celebrate the union of the Ionian islands with mainland Greece in 1864. Marked by marching bands, music and of course eating.
Feast of Agia Marina
A feast festival in the town of Vlahata in the south of the island, this event marks the celebration of agia Marina.
Day of the Virgin Mary
Celebrated throughout all of Greece and in a great number of countries throughout the world, August 15th is a special day indeed, in Kefalonia a miraculous event also happens on the 15th of August. This is the day in which the locals of the town of Markopoulo, within view of Magnolia resort collect small European cat snakes, to perform the festival of the snakes. These snakes appear every year before the 15th of August. The Locals release the snakes onto a icon known as , the icon of the Panagia fethousa. These snakes bring luck to the island, in the last century these snakes failed to appear only twice. Local legend refers to two years when the snakes failed to a appear, 1953, and during the second world war. Both times that the snakes failed to appear the local saw great destruction and suffering.
Feast of Agios Gerassimos
St Gerassimos is the Patron saint of the island of Kefalonia, this feast is one that last for 4 days August 16th to August 20th. These events occur in Argostli and Skala.
Robola wine festival
The famous local wine of Robola is celebrated on this day in the town of Fragata. The celebration is marked on the 18th of August every summer. This wine is internationally recognized and has an appellation that is protected by European law.
International Music Festival in Argostoli
This is a festival of Music at the end of August every year. It celebrates music from all over the world. The events occur throughout parts of Argostoli.
Music festival of Lixouri
This event showcases traditional music and others and is held in lixouri thoughout the month of September.
Feast of Panagia Agrillia
This event and festival is held in the town of Sami on the east coast of the Island, August 23rd marks this event. On this day a a religious ceremony is held followed by traditional dance and lots of food and wine.
Must See
Places that are must sees when someone visits Kefalonia, not in any particular order.
1) The Castle of St. George, Located just outside the capital of Argostoli, this Venetian fortress is built on a hill that commands strait of Argostoli.
2) Myrtos beach. On the west side of the island this is one of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Ranked one of the world’s best. Tiny white pebbles on the beach, contract clean turquoise waters. The surf on this beach is incredible especial on windy days.
3) Melissani Caves, This is a beautiful subterranean lake. Like all limestone caves that have been created by water slowly seeping through on its way to the ocean. This special underground lake has a window to the heavens. In the distant past the roof of this cave collapsed. Letting brilliant rays of sun into the cave.
4) The de Bosset bridge, I old stone Brigde, the longest over a body of sea water. Spans the causeway between Argostoli and Drapano. Although the bridge is not used by vehicles anymore it allows for pedestrians to get a interesting perspective of the capitol city. Should be walked across at dusk.
5) Fiskardo, The tiny Old Venetian town in the north coast of the island. Is a mirror into the past of Kefalonia before the earthquake of 1953. This wonderful town has a few ancient site to view. It is a great place to watch yachts slowly sailing around the island.
6) Sami. The town on the esaern side of the island where the famous movie of Captian Corelli’s Madolin was filmed.
7) The nature trails of mount Ainos. The formidable mountain called Ainos which dominates the entire island, offers great nature trails and incredible views.
8) The monastery of st. Gerasimos. At this monastery you will see the body of st.Gerasimus the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia. It is a very uplifting experience to see the saint’s body that has not decomposed.
9) Katelios Beach. Not be over looked or forgotten, the magical waters of our beach are warm and almost sweet. Katelios is an simple village that is still agricultural and still a fishing village.
1) The Castle of St. George, Located just outside the capital of Argostoli, this Venetian fortress is built on a hill that commands strait of Argostoli.
2) Myrtos beach. On the west side of the island this is one of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Ranked one of the world’s best. Tiny white pebbles on the beach, contract clean turquoise waters. The surf on this beach is incredible especial on windy days.
3) Melissani Caves, This is a beautiful subterranean lake. Like all limestone caves that have been created by water slowly seeping through on its way to the ocean. This special underground lake has a window to the heavens. In the distant past the roof of this cave collapsed. Letting brilliant rays of sun into the cave.
4) The de Bosset bridge, I old stone Brigde, the longest over a body of sea water. Spans the causeway between Argostoli and Drapano. Although the bridge is not used by vehicles anymore it allows for pedestrians to get a interesting perspective of the capitol city. Should be walked across at dusk.
5) Fiskardo, The tiny Old Venetian town in the north coast of the island. Is a mirror into the past of Kefalonia before the earthquake of 1953. This wonderful town has a few ancient site to view. It is a great place to watch yachts slowly sailing around the island.
6) Sami. The town on the esaern side of the island where the famous movie of Captian Corelli’s Madolin was filmed.
7) The nature trails of mount Ainos. The formidable mountain called Ainos which dominates the entire island, offers great nature trails and incredible views.
8) The monastery of st. Gerasimos. At this monastery you will see the body of st.Gerasimus the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia. It is a very uplifting experience to see the saint’s body that has not decomposed.
9) Katelios Beach. Not be over looked or forgotten, the magical waters of our beach are warm and almost sweet. Katelios is an simple village that is still agricultural and still a fishing village.
