Kefalonia is a little slice of heaven. Set on the east coast, off the Greek mainland, Kefalonia is the largest of the seven Ionian islands and despite its size - 737 sq km - the towns and villages all nestle in their own little enclaves among the rugged mountainside and coastline. Kefalonia has a natural beauty that remains relatively unscarred by tourism. For those who haven’t visited the country before and want a taste of untamed Greece, Kefalonia is probably the best bet. The good road network, which covers the whole island, makes it easy to explore Kefalonia from one side to the other; its deep blue waters, steep bare cliffs, lush valleys, picturesque, secluded villages. The tourist structure is such that it doesn’t infringe on the natural beauty, which means you can enjoy all the creature comforts of home whilst soaking up the luxuries of a sun-drenched paradise in near if not total seclusion.

The scenery is superb - point a camera in any direction and you'll get a snap worthy of a travel brochure.