| The setting is stunning and the tale is legendary | | | | could be fooled into thinking it had been filtered. |
| as it is heart warming. Based on true events, the | | | | The pastel and white wash buildings compliment |
| story of Captain Corelli has captures the hearts of | | | | the traditional and unspoilt castles and medieval |
| millions everywhere. Like all the iconic stories the | | | | ruins. |
| setting is simply dramatic. During World War 2, | | | | Lassi is a purpose built resort on two long golden |
| the local Doctors daughter of the small Greek | | | | beaches hiding secluded coves popular for |
| Island of Kefalonia, waves goodbye to her | | | | romantic breaks away. However if your looking |
| fisherman fiance as he heads out to join the war | | | | for your postcard destination for a holiday |
| effort. With dire consequences Captain Corelli, an | | | | romance then there is no denying the outstanding |
| Italian Military leader, and his troops invade the | | | | resort of Fiskardo is perfect. |
| small island. Eventually the two cross paths and | | | | Allow me to paint you a picture; you finish a |
| they fall intensely in love as the story unfolds, | | | | mouth watering breakfast in a traditional Greek |
| despite their obvious differences. | | | | setting before taking a short stroll along the shore |
| At least they do in the film. The books angle is | | | | line. You can head down to the bay hand in hand |
| much more dire with a tragic and hard hitting war | | | | and get a small boat for the afternoon. Drifting |
| story taking centre stage over the heart warming | | | | across the calm waters you are likely to happen |
| 'chicken soup for the soul' love story. | | | | across secluded coves and bays ideal for laying in |
| Despite this there is no denying that the location | | | | the warm afternoon sunshine. When its time to |
| for this truly memorable story could not have | | | | head back you can find yourself a quiet bar, cafe |
| been better. The Greek Island of Kefalonia could | | | | or even something a little livelier where you can |
| be award winning in its part as the setting for the | | | | watch the sunset with your loved one with a local |
| fierce love story. Ragged cliffs guard the white | | | | wine or a fruity cocktail. Once the sun has set |
| sands and the pearly blue sea. Once the | | | | and the evening draws in you are spoilt for choice |
| Hollywood tale hit the big screens tourism | | | | as to whether you relax with a cold beer or two |
| boomed with holiday makers seeking out the ideal | | | | or enjoy a mouth watering meal on the seafront |
| location for romance. | | | | until the sun rises the following day and you can |
| And it is easy to see why. The lush green lands | | | | continue writing your very own love story. |
| of Kefalonia are the perfect to create your own | | | | The island is almost magical as an untouched taste |
| fairytale love story. The sophisticated and cool | | | | of the real Greece. With everything holidays to |
| ambience compliments the awe inspiring sunsets | | | | Kefalonia has to offer you will be absorbed in a |
| making the perfect romantic post card perfect | | | | Greek paradise as it whisks you off your feet. |
| setting. Unbeatable for creating a setting where | | | | If you've read the book or seen the film you'll |
| you can fall passionately, deeply and unreservedly | | | | know exactly where the perfect honeymoon |
| in love. | | | | resort is, the ideal wedding setting or unbeatable |
| Hidden coves and under water caves are free | | | | destination for a romantic break for two. |
| and available to be explored. The waters beneath | | | | Holidays to Kefalonia are unbeatable in the eyes |
| ripple in striking clear turquoise to crystal you | | | | of Cupid. |