Kefalos
Kefalos (Κέφαλος) is the westernmost town on the Greek island of Kos, 43 km from . It is situated on a peninsula, also known as Kefalos, at the south-west side of the island. The town is built on a stone height, dominated by the imposing windmill of Papavasilis and is home to 2,156 inhabitants (2011 census).
Neighbouring settlements, administration and facilities[]
Beneath the old town of Kefalos is the Bay of Kamari, where the beach resorts of Kamari, Kampos and Onia follow the curve of the bay for approximately 2 kilometres. The name Kefalos is often used for this area as well.
Kefalos town and these smaller beach settlements form together a local community (δημοτική κοινότητα), also called Kefalos (population 2011: 2,638), which is part of the municipal unit of Irakleides and of the Kos municipality.
There are several facilities for visitors (taverns, bars, music, boat trips), but shops are limited; for other than daily purchases, people can go to either the neighbouring Kardamaina or to Kos Town on the other end of the island.
Attractions[]
- the ruins of a medieval castle
- the ancient site of Palatia
- the basilica of Ayios Stefanos at nearby Kamari
- the cave at Aspri Petra
- the Monastery of Ayios Ioannis (Thimianos)
- Mikro Limanaki beach at the north of Kefalos peninsula.
External links[]
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Coordinates: 36°44′42″N 26°57′36″E / 36.745°N 26.960°E
- Kos
- Populated places in Kos (regional unit)
- South Aegean geography stubs