Peratata

Peratata (Greek: Περατάτα) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Leivatho, in the southern part of the island of Cephalonia, Greece. It is situated at the foot of a hill, which is crowned by the Agios Georgios fortress. The community consists of the villages Peratata and Kastro. The western part of Peratata is referred to as Travliata. Peratata is 2 km north of Kerameies, 3 km south of Troianata, 8 km southeast of Argostoli and 19 km west of Poros. The road from Argostoli to Poros and Skala passes through the village.

Peratata Περατάτα
Peratata
Coordinates: 38°8.2′N 20°33.4′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Ionian Islands
Regional unit	Kefalonia
Municipality	Kefalonia
Municipal unit	Leivatho
Elevation	150 m (490 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Rural	751
Community [1]
• Population	800 (2011)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	281 00
Area code(s)	26710
Vehicle registration	KE

The Agios Georgios fortress on the hill north of Peratata dates from the 12th century, but the present structure was built by Venetians in the 16th century. It was the capital of the island until 1757. The fortress covers an area of 16,000 square metres (170,000 sq ft), and the perimeter of its walls is 600 m.[2] The 1953 Ionian earthquake caused great damage in Peratata.