Kefalonia Island Life

Kefalonia Island Life

In the summer the island throbs with life and activity. This is the season of quick rhythms, intense and live music, the beeping of car horns, the whistle of boats. A carefree multitude from every corner of the globe strolls along crowded beaches or quiet coves, enjoying a dip in the sea, sipping ouzo, the traditional drink in a seaside ouzeri, or a cup of greek coffee in the little coffee-shop of a mountain village with the serene Ionian sea at its feet.
The time of sunset is a time for romantics, and others too, to indulge in reverie. In the evening there're discos, bars and places where one can hear greek music after a tasty meal of fish, grilled meat, or an array of local specialities savoured in one of the many restaurants or tavernas scattered around the island.
But there are also quiet nooks, where one can enjoy a peaceful Kefalonian evening, far from the lights and the throbbing music, listening to the lapping of the sea, by the light of the stars or the moon.
Kefalonia is an island to please every taste; it's also an island of contrasts. It has its cosmopolitan, noisy and fun-loving side, but also manages to preserve its wonderful authenticity and genuineness despite the whirlwind of the tourist invasion, which as swept away so many of the customs, folk traditions, and ways of life.
The occupation and interests of the local people have also changed in the past thirty years. Most Kefalonians (Kefalonitis in greek) are no longer farmers and shepherds, but have thrown themselves enthusiastically into the tourist industry and its related occupations. The Kefalonians are flexible, progressive, capable and hard-working. They know how to face the adversities of life with a strong sense of humour. They are warm-hearted, hospitable and corteous. One of their main characteristics, however, is their love for travel.