Assos Kefalonia Greece May 2026

A wide shot of the colorful houses hugging the isthmus, with the Venetian fortress on the hilltop above. [OPENING PARAGRAPH]

You will see it looming above the village. The hike up takes about 20–30 minutes on a cobbled path through cypress and olive trees. The reward? A 360-degree view of the peninsula and the endless Ionian Sea. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century to protect the island from pirates, the fortress is mostly in ruins now, which makes it feel like a real exploration. assos kefalonia greece

If you look up the definition of "picture-perfect" in a Greek dictionary, you might just find a photo of . A wide shot of the colorful houses hugging

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