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Myrtos Beach is known for its bright turquoise water and the brilliantly white pebble beach, framed by imposing, approximately 1000-meter-high marble cliffs. The beach has been repeatedly voted the most beautiful beach in Greece.

The obelisk is located on a small artificial island right next to the historic De Bosset Bridge (formerly Drapano Bridge), which crosses the bay of Argostoli. Erected in 1813, the obelisk served as a sign of gratitude from the Parliament of Kefalonia to Great Britain. It is often also called Kolona. Despite the severe earthquake of 1953, the obelisk and parts of the bridge survived the catastrophe.

(2) In the center of the bridge stands a striking marble obelisk, erected in honor of its builders. It separates the Koutavos lagoon from the rest of the harbor basin. Today it is a purely pedestrian bridge, after being extensively renovated between 2011 and 2013. The bridge is a popular place for walks, especially in the evening when it is illuminated. With a bit of luck, you can even observe sea turtles (Loggerhead sea turtle) in the water from there.

The De Bosset Bridge (also called Drapano Bridge) is a striking historical landmark. It is considered the world's longest stone sea bridge. The bridge is approximately 690 meters long (exactly 689.9 meters according to the Guinness Book of Records). It was originally built in 1813 as a wooden structure by the Swiss engineer Charles-Philippe De Bosset, who was the island's governor at the time. Later, it was rebuilt in stone. Originally, it was intended to connect Argostoli with the mainland, facilitating access to the city, as one previously had to go around the Koutavos Lagoon.

Poros is the island's gateway for ferries from the mainland and a relaxed holiday resort in the southeast. Poros is home to one of Kefalonia's main ports with regular Levante Ferries connections to Kyllini on the mainland. The town stretches across two bays. The northern bay houses the actual centre with its promenade, while the ferry port is located in the southern bay. Compared to more well-known places like Fiskardo or Assos, Poros is more authentic and less marked by mass tourism.

The Saint Theodore Lighthouse (Greek: Agioi Theodoroi), also known as Fanari, is one of Kefalonia's most famous landmarks. It stands on an artificial peninsula about 3 km from the island's capital, Argostoli. The original lighthouse was built in 1828/29. The structure is distinguished by its striking circular design in the Doric style. The 8-meter-high tower is framed by 20 white columns. The devastating earthquake of 1953 completely destroyed the original. In 1964, the lighthouse was faithfully reconstructed by architect Takis Pavlatos, following the original plans. Since 1995, it has been a protected monument of modern Greek history. The location offers sweeping views across the sea to the Paliki peninsula and the island of Vardianoi.

The obelisk commemorates the British protectorate.

The beautiful small Agios Theodoros lighthouse has a classicist shape surrounded by columns. It was built in 1953, modeled on the previous lighthouse from 1829 that was destroyed by an earthquake - and has been recently restored. It is in active operation, securing the Argostoli bay, its natural port, and the small pebble beach in front.