After a delicious lunch, don't rush back to your room. Get a map of Kefalos and explore the resort. One of the most beautiful places welcomes tourists already on the beach of Agios Nikolaos - it is the rocky island of Kastri with the castle of the same name. There is also the Church of St. Nicholas, whose bells can be rung by anyone.
In the Kefalos attractions photo section, you're sure to see an image of the 5th-century Basilica of St. Stephen. The ruins of the early Christian shrine beckon tourists and pilgrims from all over the world.
Greece has for the most part become a guardian of religious shrines, and Kos is no exception. Kefalos sights with Christian names are not uncommon: the churches of Agios Theologos, Panagia Palatiani and Panagia Ziniotissa, as well as the monastery of St. John, which is located in the mountains and offers a picturesque view of the coast.
At the top of the list of Kefalos attractions, you'll find mention of the ancient town of Astypalea, the ancestor of the resort. Check out the mysterious ruins of the ancient temple of Demeter, the goddess of fertility and agriculture (5th century BC), the temple of Asclepius and the theater of the Hellenistic period. The ruins are located in the area of Palatia, 3 km from modern Kefalos.
The Kefalos sightseeing map has information about the fascinating Folklore Museum, which is located on the beach of Kefalos and can reveal mysterious riddles from the town's past. Tour guides, telling about the sights of Kefalos, always mention and show about the unique museum located inside the windmill. Inside the house fully depicts the life of a Greek in the XIX century.
