Local Guide

 It is estimated that kefalonia as been inhabited since 10000 B.C when it was divided into four distinct and autonomous democracies that comprised the "Kefalonian Quadrapolis" (Sami, Krani, Palli and Pronnoi). It is believed that the names of these four city-states were derived from the names of mythical Kefalos' four sons. Today Pronnoi occupies the nourthestern part of Elios-Pronnoi Municipality. The Elios region lies in the southeastern side of the municipality and owes its name to the Mycenaean hero Elios who according to Greek mythology shared the rule over Tafos island with Kefalos. The most significant archeological find however is found at Bortzi in Tzanata Village. It is a vaulted tomb of the Mycenaean era. The discovery of the Tomb proves the existence of a significant Mycenaean center and is reasonably connected to the search of the geographical location of the Homeric Ithaca. Other significant sites of the archaeological interest include the Temple of Apollo on the location of St.George's chapel in Skala dated to the 6th century B.C., and the roman villa in Skala which bears fabulous mosaic floors. Kefalonia Guide

 Southeastern Kefalonia natural environment offers unexpected sensations year round. The landscape is dominate by color: Mount Aenos dark green, the sea's turquoise blue, and the incredible hues of the bushes and vegetation that change with the season. The Landscape of Pronnoi region is dominated by cypress trees, evergreens, oaks, orchards, streams, natural springs and ravines surrounded by the soft wooded hills covered by colorful bushes  and aromatic herbs, that lead to the white pebble beaches of Poros area.
Aenos, Kefalonia's famous mountain, is the island's vast natural museum. The fifth highest mountain on a Greek island and one of Greece's ten national parks, Aenos serves as southeastern Kefalonia's natural border.
Southeastern Kefalonia is especially blessed in number and variety of beautiful beaches. Every sea lover's wish is fulfilled here: endless sandy beaches, shores paved with sparking white pebbles, dreamlike secluded coves and inlets, transparent waters, magnificent sea beds - all competing with each other to capture the visitor's undivided attention and become the star in its holiday memories. 

Kefalonia Guide