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KEFALOS (KEPHALOS)
is located at the MUNICIPALITY OF HERACLEIDON, the West part
and it is the largest municipality of Kos, the island of Hippocrates
(father of medicine).
After Antimachia and the Plaka forest, the road goes on to Kefalos,
crossing the "handle", the narrowest part of the island, with Kefalos bay on the
left. At this point, the
right fork in the road leads uphill to the village of Kefalos, where
it turns left and follows the
coast to Agios Stefanos (Ayios Stephanos) and Kamari, the harbour of
Kefalos.
Kefalos is at the south-west end of the island, 42 km from Kos town.
The village of
Kefalos lies at the end of the main road that starts from Kos town and
crosses the entire
island. The village stands a short distance from the sea on a hill with
the picturesque
windmill of Papavasilis on the summit. The dense building and narrow
streets give the
settlement the character of a typical island village.
Kefalos lacts fertile
soil, but enjoys
a healthy climate and produces choice thyme honey and dairy products.
The village of Kefalos has long traditions, a rich history and great
archaeological interest,
since it was in this area that Astypalaia, tha ancient capital of Kos,
was located.
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 "Agios Stefanos Beach in Kos")
 "Kefalos Beach in Kos")
 "Kefalos Beach in Kos")
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