There are many different kinds of holiday homes in Kefallonia that one can choose to rent when vacationing on this island. One of the main reasons for this is because it is one of the largest of all the Greek Islands that one can now stay at on holiday. The name Kefallonia when translated into English means "Island with a Head" and a few from space will soon explain the reason for this.

Of all the Greek Islands, that one can stay on this seems to be one of the most popular of them with tourists from around the globe. As well as having some beautiful villages, which have been unspoilt by time, there are also some really fantastic unspoilt beaches as well.

However as well as spending time exploring the villages and beaches on this island during your vacation there is plenty more that one can do. Below we look at some of the other attractions that may interest you when visiting and staying on the Island of Kefallonia.

1. Cave of Drogarati - This is one of the largest and oldest stalagmatic caves to be found in the world today. In fact, historians believe that this cave is around 150 million years old. Within the cave, there is the Concert Cave that is situated 150 feet below the ground and is known for having really good acoustics.

2. The Church of Saint Gerasimos - This Church is close to the village of Lassi and is built from a natural cave. It is believed that Saint Gerassimos lived here until he moved to the Omala Valley where he worked on reorganizing the monastery of Agios Gerassimos that is situated there.

3. The Kefallonia Archaeological Museum - Situated in the town of Argostoli it holds numerous different antiquities that have been found on the island. It helps to provide a clear understanding of life on this island both during pre-historic times and when the Romans came to it.

4. The Agios Andreas Monastery - A very important building as it was part of the Katholikon Nunnery that had stood at the place until 1953. Unfortunately, there was a huge earthquake at this time and the only building that remained standing afterwards was the monastery. Attached to the Monastery is a museum which has become even more important as in 1988 the sole of the right foot of the Apostle Andrew was brought to it and remains there to this day.

So as you can see from above there is plenty more for you to do rather than lazy by the side of your holiday homes in Kefallonia swimming pool. In fact, you may find that you need to return to the island several times in order for you to really find out what this place really has to offer.