Myrtos Beach
One of the most photographed beaches in all of Greece is in Kefalonia. On the island’s northwest coast, near Assos, Myrtos is beautiful. The two-kilometer-long beach is backed by dramatic limestone cliffs and fringes an amazing turquoise-blue sea. It’s made of smooth white pebbles that, from afar, resemble sand. The view from the road above is stunning.
Antisamos Beach
In a deep, curving bay on the east coast, three kilometers from the port town of Sami, Antisamos is one of the most popular beaches on Kefalonia. Like Myrtos Beach, it is made up of white pebbles and backed by hills planted with pine woods. It has limited facilities with just a taverna plus sun-loungers and umbrellas for hire. The sea is warm and clear and ideal for snorkeling, and the beach scenes in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin were filmed here.
Petani Beach
To get down to this beach on the eastern Paliki Peninsula you have to brave a white-knuckle ride of eight hairpin turns. But you’ll know you made the right choice as soon as you step onto the beach and witness the amazing limestone cliffs encircling it. These are coated with dark green garrigue, which descends to the beach in columns creating a spectacular stripe effect. The surface of the beach is white sand and gravel, giving the sea a luminescent quality by the shore.
Fteri Beach
Fteri Beach, situated near Agia Kyriaki beach, is accessible by boat from Zolas Port. This stunning white pebble beach sits along a semi-circular bay. It is lined by limestone cliffs and caves, some of which have a natural shade. In the middle of the beach, a part of the cliff face creates an archway, connecting the two sides of the beach.
Makris Gialos Beach
It’s the kind of place where you won’t have to lift a finger to get drinks and food at your sun lounger, but there’s also space to the west of the beach for people who prefer to lie on their towels. It is located 3 km south of Argostoli, and it is popular for its shiny golden sand, azure, and clean waters. And despite being a touristy beach, there are only a few isolated buildings on the shore between the rocks and pine trees. Makris Gialos has a designated area for beach games, as well as a watersports center to get the adrenaline pumping.
Ai Helis Beach
Ai Helis is in the southwest part of Kefalonia, 11 km from Argostoli and close to the village of Svoronata. The beach consists of nice sand, crystalline and shallow waters which makes an ideal environment for children. It is surrounded on both sides by towering rocks and enchanting, lush greenery that creates a beautiful atmosphere. It is considered quite suitable for water sports activities. The beach offers two volleyball courts and is much preferred by beach volleyball fans.
Lourdas Beach
Lourdas is a quaint coastal settlement located 16.7 km southeast of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. The settlement stands on the hillside overlooking the blue sea. It is quite popular for its well-organized beach where many visitors enjoy a refreshing swim, right after their arrival in the village. The beach is surrounded by a green landscape with thick vegetation and beautiful waterfalls running through the mountains. The combination of the crystalline waters and stunning mountain backdrop of Mount Aenos provides a dream scenery that captivates all visitors. The beach is covered with white sand, two rows of sunbeds and colorful umbrellas.