Kefalonias beaches

Myrtos

 














It is the trademark of Kefalonia with numerous international awards as one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean and it is certainly worth it. Moreover, every year Myrtos is being awarded from the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) with the blue flag. The scenery from above is unique and the view is certainly breathtaking. Green rocks that result in quite a long beach with white pebbles and the Ionian Sea at its best. The turquoise waters, with or without wave, will make your swimming experience unforgettable. And when you finally descend and encounter the infinite blue, you will be enchanted. Do not leave until watching the sunset; it’s a unique experience.


Antisamos
 

The island of Kefalonia attained special glamour and publicity because of the Hollywood production “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, which was filmed in the year 2000 on the island. The beach that fascinated most viewers was no other than the beach of Antisamos. Awarded with the blue flag, it is located a few kilometers away from the port of Sami. The landscape combines all shades of blue and green, where the vegetation grows almost into the sea.

Petani

 
“ePiETANoI” is a word of Homer, meaning an area with abundant water throughout the year. The Petani Beach consists of fine white pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters. The path to the beach is just as unique as the beauty of the whole of the landscape which literally leaves the visitor speechless. The beach is fully organized with canteen, sun beds and many restaurants on the seafront. Enjoy your coffee or drink, while admiring the breathtaking sunset.


Xi (ksi)

 
Xi Beach is an exception compared to other beaches of Kefalonia, because it has no steep cliffs or deep waters. Instead, it is very easily accessible. Its waters are very shallow and thus more than suitable for children. What makes the Xi Beach so unique and extremely impressive is its reddish color of sand. Because of its clayey composition, one can enjoy a natural and free spa session, as it is said to have cleaning and tightening effects to the skin. The beach is well organized and you will easily find a parking place. For water sports lovers, Xi Beach offers a big variety (Jet-Ski, Water-Ski etc.).


Skala

 
Its crystal clear waters, the vegetation that grows almost into the beach and the beach area that is over three kilometers long have turned Skala into an important touristic center over the recent years. Skala Beach is fully organized but preserves its own distinct character. Apart from the village and the beach of Skala it is worth visiting other beautiful beaches and picturesque villages situated in the southeastern part of Kefalonia.

 Foki  

 Foki is a beach within a five minute drive of the busy village of Fiscardo and is quite popular. This is probably due to its location because it only consists of a small strip of pebbles. Much of the area where people lounge is actually covered in rocks. Many trees cover the ‘beach’ so there is plenty of opportunity for shade. The water here is very pleasant as are the rocks that border it.






Platia Ammos Kefalonia 

 A secluded beach on the western side of Kefalonia, this beach amazes visitors with the natural beauty. The landscape looks a bit like the beaches of Myrtos and Petani, but it is far more unexplored and calm. There are no tourist facilities in this beach, such as beach bars, taverns, sunbeds or umbrellas.

Located next to the Monastery of Kipoureon, in the peninsula of Paliki, the beach of Platia Ammos was accessible only by boat till few years ago. Nowdays about 280 steps have been carved on the cliffside that lead down to this lovely beach. With a sandy coast and rocky seabed after the few metres, Platia Ammos is a great place to relax. If you are not a good swimmer or have children, be careful because the water is very deep and sea currents can be dangerous sometimes. 

 Makris Gialos Kefalonia:

 Makris Gialos is a wonderful tourist resort known for its sandy beach. It is located near Argostoli, within a distance of 4km from the town. It is one of the most frequented beaches of Kefalonia, popular for the shiny sand, the azure and clean waters. It is surrounded by a magnificent green environment with dense vegetation and tall pine trees. In some parts, there are large rocks washed by the sea, creating an exotic scenery.