WEST COAST
Beaches are ordered from the Northern to the Southern ones of the island.
Alaties |
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Type
sand and pebbles
Size
very small
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there is a bar just above the beach only open in high season
Description
This cove is very small but spectacular.
The sea is crystal clear with many shades of blue.
There are rocks all around the beach where it is difficult to walk, but if you want to try, you can see small pools of natural saltwater that occur after a storm.
Too small to take a bath but large enough to sit inside. sea |
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Ierussalim |
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Type
stones in both beaches
Size
the beaches are two, both medium-sized
Facilities
one is equipped with deckchairs and umbrellas while the other is free
Activities
you can rent paddle boats or canoes
Food
there is a restaurant near the beach equipped
Description
arriving in the bay of Agios Ierussalim we see immediately that the beaches are two, one after the other.
The first is deeper and has sunbeds and umbrellas, pedal boats for rent and a restaurant / bar just behind.
The second one is shallow, longer and it is free.
Behind the beaches there are amazing green hills and the area is very quiet as it is not so much touristic.
The stretch of coast near the beach is not possible to reach from a road so it can be a good idea to rent a pedal boat or canoe to visit on your own and have a swim in a sea really wonderful.
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Assos |
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Type
two beaches made of pebbles, the third one pebbles mixed with sand
Size
medium-sized
Facilities
one is equipped with a few chairs and umbrellas, the other is free
Food
behind the beach, in the village, there are two traditional Greek restaurants
Description
Assos is a small gem, that you can notice also from the distance of the coast road..
The village is very small and there are two beaches not very large.
One of the two is right in the village and it’s more long than wide.
There are some sunbeds in high season and a part is always free.
Just behind you can find two restaurants for lunch and the beach is anyhow close to all the other restaurants, bars and shops in of the village
The second beach is along the narrow road leading to the castle of Assos (last two photos).
It 's a bit deeper than the previous one and is completely free. |
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Myrtos
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Type
pure white pebbles and sand on the shore
Size
the largest beach in Kefalonia island, 1 kilometer long and also wide
Facilities
there are sun beds and umbrellas for rent and showers right in the middle of the beach
Food
there is a bar on the beach and in the high season some trailer that serves as bar
Description
one of the most famous beaches in Greece, Myrtos is distinguished by its size, for its pure white pebbles and the deep blue sea.
It’s surrounded by high cliffs and there is only one road that from the village of Divarata will lead you down to Myrtos bay.
The beach is huge and therefore the areas free of deck chairs are many, even if it is crowded in August.
The sea has a depth that degrades very quickly and at the left end of the beach there are also a cave where you can pass through.
There are also panoramic spots, going on the coastal road to Assos, where you can admire the beach as a whole.
Myrtos has the sunset right in front and then if you stay late at the beach you can also enjoy the calm sea and the shades of pink in the sky.
Another peculiarity is that the sea a bit 'rough water becomes an almost electric fluorescent blue.
For its beauty Myrtos beach is included into our TOP 10 where you can see more pictures and find out more... |
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Agio
Kiriakis
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Type
pebbles and sand
Size
very long, half a kilometer
Facilities
There are sun beds and umbrellas on the beach near the houses and also in the most right beach of the gulf
Food
There are a couple of restaurants and bars between the marina and the beginning of the beach and a small bar in the opposite end of the beach
Description
the bay of Agios Kiriakis is very large.
There is on the left of the bay a small village with a couple of restaurants and a marina to moor your boat.
The rest of the bay is occupied by the beach which is very long but not very deep.
The beach seems almost divided in two by a small rocky promontory and there is a road that runs along tall over.
The part of the beach to the east is deeper and the sea slopes gently across the bay. |
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Vouti |
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Type
white sand
Size
two inlets, one after another, the longest is the last one, long about 50 meters
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there is a small bar just above the beach
Description
Vouti is always in the bay of A. Kiriakis but in the western end.
There are two beaches one after the other with stunning colors.
Blue sea contrasts with the white sand creating a paradisiacal setting.
The natural setting is lovely also for a big stone in front of the beach.
It 's definitely a suitable area for snorkeling. |
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Porto Atheras |
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Type
sand
Size
long and narrow
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there is only one restaurant, but not on the beach
Description
Porto Atheras is a secluded beach.
To get there by car you have to drive for a lot of kilometers, and the last 9 are on a a dead road.
For this reason it is not a crowded beach, maybe you can meet just tourist arrived here with a private boat. the bay is well sheltered and protected with a port that is perfect for mooring.
The beach has nothing exceptional except for the fact that it is not crowded.
On the coast, going to the left there is a path that leads to the harbor and a church.
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Petani |
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Type
predominantly sand but also pebbles
Size
very large and about 500 meters long
Facilities
there are sun beds and umbrellas available for tourists
Food
there is a beach bar and a couple of restaurants to eat fish
Description
Petani is a very nice beach, similar to Myrtos but smaller and certainly less known and crowded.
The sea as Myrtos has fantastic colors and becomes deep very quickly with often high waves for fun.
There are lots of rocky outcrops on the left side of the beach that create breathtaking colors.
There is no shortage of dining options for lunch a few steps from the beach.
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Lagadakia |
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Type
stones
Size
small
Facilities
no facilities for tourists
Food
there are no bars or restaurants
Description
Lagadakia is in the south of the peninsula of Paliki and to get there you will pass an impressive lonely area with the road that from a hilly area goes down till the sea.
You will enjoy a swim in this tiny little bay of stones around with nothing except a wonderful sea and rocks on both sides.
The beach is isolated, picturesque, quiet and the sea is transparent suitable for lovers of mask and fins.
Probably not the place to spend a whole day but it is certainly a step not to be missed when visiting this part of Kefalonia island. |
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Vatsa |
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Type
red sand
Size
A first part is shallow and then becomes wider
Facilities
shower on the beach
Food
there are a couple of small bars on the beach selling drinks and snacks
Description
From the beach of Vatsa (also known as Agios Nikolaos beach from the name of the nearby church) starts the sequence of red sand beaches that cover the southern part of the peninsula of Lixouri.
It 'a quiet beach with shallow water and there is also a small harbor near the small river that flows right next to the beach.
It is mainly used by fishing boats and dinghies. |
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Koutalas and
Mania |
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Type
red sand
Size
together one after the other are about 700 meters long but are not wide
Facilities
not equipped for tourists
Food
there are no bars or kiosks on the beach
Description
like the previous Koutalas and Mania are perfect for lovers of sand.
Near the beach there is a small port and nothing else.
The sea water becomes deep slowly slowly. |
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Xi |
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Type
red sand
Size
the longest of beaches with red sand, more than a kilometer
Facilities
is equipped for tourists with sunbeds and umbrellas
Activities
There are water sports in high season
Food
there are three or four bars and restaurants on the beach
Description
Xi is the most popular beach of Kefalonia with red sand because it is the largest and the one with more services for tourists.
Near the beach there are in fact residences, hotels, apartments, bars and restaurants also right on the beach.
The beach is sandy and the water is shallow and perfect for children.
The sea is crystal clear and because of the color of the sand tends to be dark blue.
The clay that makes up the hill behind the beach can be used to make the sludge if it is dissolved in water.
Due to its special part in our TOP 10 where you can see more pictures and find out more information. |
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Mega Lakos |
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Type
red sand
Size
long but not wide
Facilities
There are chairs and umbrellas for tourists
Food
there is a fish restaurant on the beach with a sunbathing lawn with deck chairs.
DescriptionMega Lakos can be considered the extension of the beach of Xi.
The same red sand, the same backdrop and the clear sea, the same clay behind the beach.
Just opposite is a small island called Vardiani very low and long, which is said to move from year to year is not never keeping the same position. |
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