Kefalonia Beaches - Beaches For Every Taste

Among the Ionian islands in Greece, Kefalonia isbeautiful. In fact, they have been awarded the
the largest and greenest. There is abundance ofBlue Flag for their cleanness, as many other
beautiful nature and spectacular landscape there.beaches on the island. Family friendly and with
Travelers and vacationers who come here aremany tourist facilities, the water is shallow in
enthralled by the imposing rugged mountainthese two beaches and it is perfect for children
ranges and the valleys in between them that areto play here.
filled with series of vineyards. There are alsoAnother amazing beach in Kefalonia is Antisamos,
some exotic Kefalonia beaches surrounded byon the north eastern side of the island. With
giant cliffs that are filled with all types ofgolden soft sand, clean water and an amazing
vegetation. Every summer in Kefalonia, there is agreen landscape, Antisamos became most
huge influx of tourists who come here to visit thefamous when scenes from the Hollywood film
numerous villages and beaches."Captain Corelli's Mandolin" were filmed there.
Argostoli, Assos, Lixouri, Poros, Sami and FiskardoAntisamos beach cab also be used as an
are the most favoured touristy spots. Most ofexcursion base for some of the most amazing
these villages are close to the best beaches onsights in Kefalonia, including mountainous villages in
Kefalonia. These villages of Kefalonia havethe inland and the north and of course the lake
extremely well developed tourism infrastructurecaves of Melissani and Drogarati, two amazing
to support the huge numbers of tourists stayingmiracles of nature.
in these villages. On the northern side of theHowever, do not think that Kefalonia is all about
island, there is the beach of Myrtos, the mostcrowded beaches and tourist resorts. It is the
photographed spot of Kefalonia. Its breathtakingopposite, in fact. There are some hot spots that
beauty has been described by many as a "pieceget frequented in summer, but the rest of the
of heaven", a golden sand beach surrounded byisland is untouched by tourism. Although this is one
green, steep cliffs. Many beach bars have openedof the most popular islands in Greece, its large
above the bay of Myrtos and provide gorgeoussize can provide numerous small coves to relax
view to the island.and enjoy some privacy. If you drive around the
Another popular resort in Kefalonia is Lassi, theisland or make a tour by boat, you will discover
most frequented spot close to Argostoli, theplenty of these small, beautiful places to relax and
capital town of Kefalonia. The beaches of Makrisenjoy your hot summer days.
Gialos and Platis Gialos around Lassi are clean and