- Kefalas
Kefalas is a village on the island of
Crete ,Greece , 282m above sea level.Kefalas owes its name to the first residents there, called the Kephalades, the leaders of the Byzantine settlers sent to Crete in 1182. It is inVamos municipality in theApokoronas region and about five minutes by car from the village of Vamos itself and about 10 minutes toAlmirida beach on the northwest coast of the island.A picturesque
village right on the northeast edge of theDrapanos peninsula, built facing thesea with interesting architecture, Kefalas is well-preserved. It is of interest to visitors with its village streets, sea views and tavernas. Eightchurches can be found here. The views from Kefalas to theBay of Georgioupolis and theCretan White Mountains are spectacular and on a clear dayRethymnon can be seen. Kefalas is largely unspoiled by tourism and the old traditional way of life still remains, although many new houses and developments have sprung up around the village for tourists.
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