ANTISAMOS BEACH

Kefalonia Mount Ainos

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Location: Ainos

Mount Ainos in Kefalonia: Ainos is the highest mountain not only in Kefalonia but also of all islands located in the Ionian Sea. It is 1628 meters tall and bears great ecological significance in terms of local biodiversity.

The National Park of Ainos was established in 1962 with the purpose of protecting the flora and fauna in the area and is now part of the network “Natura 2000”. Among many wildlife species, Mount Ainos is the natural habitat of foxes, birds, ferrets and wild horses. You will also encounter small lilac flowers (Viola Cephalonica) and one of the rarest types of fir trees in Europe, Abies Cephalonica. The trunks of these fir trees are particularly dark in color and so dense that Ainos was given the name Black Mountain (Monte Nero).

There are many forest paths you can take and the route is a must for all nature lovers who visit Kefalonia and enjoy hiking. The dense vegetation is particularly refreshing during warm summer days and the high points of the mountain offer a truly unforgettable, panoramic view of the island. The ruins of an ancient temple and a few monasteries are also located on Mount Ainos, including Agios Eleftherios and Zoodochos Pigi. Near the latter, you will find a natural fountain, too.

ANTISAMOS BEACH

Antisamos is a beach located near the town of Sami. It’s a blue flag beach where many scenes of the film “Captain Corelli’s mandolin” where shot.The ever emerald blue waters, the small white pebbles, the amazing view, the trees that reach all the way to the water are only a few of its attractions. Wild scenery and a landscape that will blow your mind. Antisamos beach is an organised beach with restaurants, water sports and sun beds. You can also get there from various walking trails throughout the local fir tree lined mountains, all offering an endless shade that seems to come out from a fairy tale.

Antisamos is located to the north side of Kefalonia and about 30km from Argostoli. You can reach it by taxi or bus ( check here to find more informations about public transfers ) or you can rent a car from our car rental fleet here and give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the best experiences on Kefalonia.

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