Kefalos village

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KEFALOS on Kos is the name now given to not only the hillside village but to the area below, pretty much a low rise tourist sprawl that straggles along the beach at Kamari.
The fusion is now so complete that the two names are often used by Greek Islands holiday companies for the same area. For more detail on the beach area see the Kamari beach report .
Kefalos village is about 40km from Kefalos Town and about 20 min from the airport that is located in the centre of Kos, just to the north of Kardamena.
The area around Kefalos is well known for its dramatic mounatin scenery, a result of much volcanic activity in the past. Kefalos village has become a major holiday resort mainly thanks to the proximity of Kalamari beach.
The area below the old Kefalos village is basically a purpose-built tourist resort which enjoyed a big influx of holidaymakers a few years ago. In recent years the resort complex between Kefalos and Kamari beach appears to have fallen on leaner times.
Nevertheless, the Kamari beach resort at Kefalos is still noted for good, cheap tavernas and it's streets are packed with bars, cafes, souvenir shops and mini-markets. Although there are a couple of nightclubs, Kefalos will mainly appeal to those looking for a Greek island family holiday.
Kamari/Kefalos beach is a mixture of sand and shingle and there is a wide range of water sports. Just across the bay are a string of sandy beaches that many consider the best on Kos so it's not unusual for people to stay in Kefalos, dine in Kamari and sunbathe on Paradise beach across the bay.