Asos (Greek: Άσος) is a village on the west coast of the island of Cephalonia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Erisos.

St. Gerasimos is the patron saint of Kefalonia, so the Monastery of St. Gerasimos is a sacred place for every citizen of Kefalonia. The relics of the Saint are kept in a glass case which is placed above the Saint’s tomb.

Platia Ammos Kefalonia: Platia Ammos is a secluded beach located 30 km west of Argostoli, the main town of Kefalonia. This beach amazes every visitor with its natural beauty, which landscape is quite similar to this of Myrtos and Petani but far more unspoilt and peaceful.

Dias (Zeus) is a rocky little island named after the ancient altar of Zeus. Today there is a small chapel built on the ruins of the altar, dedicated to Virgin Mary Diotissa or Virgin Mary of Vlaherna, celebrated on the 2nd of July.

The Loggerhead sea turtles (or also known as Caretta-caretta) are the only marine turtles nesting in Greece and the Mediterranean. They can be distinguished from other turtles by their large heads, reddish-brown shells and yellow/brown skin, while they are considered to be one of the oldest species in the world. An adult Loggerhead grows to a length of 1.0-1.2m, weights between 100-350 kg and can live for around 65 years.

Makris Gialos is the most famous organised beach in Kefalonia, with plenty of facilities. The beach is located in Argostoli-Airport road, 2 km outside of the capital centre, in the Lassi area. It is the beach that every traveler who likes organised beaches should visit during his holidays in Kefalonia.

KEFALONIA
The jewel of the Ionian

Kefalonia Island


Also, we can accomodate special occasions like:

  • Honeymoons
  • Engagements
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries

In occasions like the above please inform us in advance


Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

How to arrive

By airplane

from Athens and Thessaloniki (with between stations in Kerkyra and Aktio)

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By Boat

  • from Patra to the port of Sami
  • from Kylini to the port of Poros
  • from Kylini to Argostoli
  • from Zakynthos to the port of Pessada
  • from the port of Vassili-Lefkada to Fiskardo
  • from Italy (ports of Ancona and Bari) to the port of Sami (or to Patra and then Sami)

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Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

Nearby Beaches

  • Makris Gialos: 10min
  • Platis Gialos: 10min
  • Avithos beach: 10min
  • Ai Helis beach: 10min
  • Minies beach: 10min
  • Agios Thomas beach: 10min
  • Ammes beach: 15min
  • Antisamos beach: 30min
  • Lourdas beach: 30min
  • Kaminia beach: 40min
  • Myrtos beach: 40min
  • Petanoi beach: 40min
  • Xi beach: 50min
  • Kounopetra beach: 50min

Villa Mandola & Kantrillies at Lakithra Kefalonia


EOT - Hellenic Tourism Association

Approved by the
Hellenic Tourism Organization (E.O.T.)
MHTE (Mandola): 0458K91000372601
MHTE (Kantrillies): 0458k91000426201