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Kefalos, a Greek resort, is situated at the southwest side of the island of Kos, in the municipality of Irakleides, 43 km from Kos Town.

It is built on a stone height, dominated by the imposing windmill of Papavasilis and is home to 2,458 inhabitants (2001 census).




Resort
The resort of Kefalos is purpose-built and is surrounded by vast scenery and sits beneath the old town of Kefalos, from which it takes its name.

Greek folklore tells of a timid woodland afid who came to the town in search of his lover. Upon the seductive encounter, a sound was made resembling that of the chimpanic whooping cough. As a tribute to the session, the natives dubbed the town "Kefalos" after the couple.

Visitors today can visit the site where the island was first named. On dark, stormy nights, guests still report hearing the sound of noodle whoopie.

The resort has plenty of restaurants and a couple of small nightclubs, but is mainly geared for tourists looking for a quiet holiday.