EAST COAST
Beaches are ordered from the Southern to the Northern ones of the island.
Skala |
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Type
pebbles mixed with sand
Size
more than 2 km long and very wide
Facilities
plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for rent in addition to showers and cabins
Activities
water sports, rental of canoes and paddleboats
Food
there are a few bars and restaurants behind the beach
Description
the beach of Skala is really great, one of the longest on the island, and the one to the east. Being so large permits to have areas with loungers and parasols and open areas where you can find peace even in high season.
Is it possible to have fun with water games such as bananas or ringos, or rent a canoe to explore the coast.
Behind the beach there is a beautiful pine forest refuge to stay in the shade during the hottest hours, and where the children can play in the playground dedicated to them.
For its beauty, the resort of Skala with its beach, is included into our TOP 10 where you can see more pictures and find out more information. |
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Limenia |
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Type
Two parts are made of pebbles, one area is made by both sand and small pebbles.
Size
there are three narrow beaches one after the other
Facilities
wild beach not equipped for tourists
Description
Limenia beach is not one but three beaches one after the other along the coast that connects the two biggest centers of this part of the island that are Skala and Poros.
They are all rocks and shallow, the sea is crystal clear and there are rocky outcrops coming out from the water.
Very impressive to photograph the rocks that seem mushrooms sprouted from the water and can be reached easily on foot or swimming.
This stretch of coastline with a shallow water is ideal for snorkeling because the water is extremely clean.
The only “bad point”is that the road is just behind
the beaches and in high season the cars can be annoying. |
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Poros
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Ragia |
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Type
the town beach is sandy with pebbles, the beach just after the town is made of stones
Size
one is small, the second "RAGIA" is one kilometer long
Facilities
one is equipped with deckchairs and umbrellas the other is wilde
Food
behind the beach of the village there is a square with bars and restaurants
Description
Poros has two bays, the first is equipped with a nice port, also used by ferries arriving from the mainland. In the second one, which is smaller, there is a large square and beach facilities for tourists with a small dock.
Along the coast to the north, at the end of the town, there is a second much larger beach of white pebbles. This beach named Ragia is wilder, less deep and less crowded (third photo).
Very nice scenario to have a wonderful sea in front and green mountains behind. |
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Lazarou
Xilomata
Kutsupia
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Type
stones
Size
three small beaches
Facilities
beaches not equipped for tourists
Description
Lazarou is accessible only by jeep along the coast because the road is unpaved and comes right near the beach (40 m), while Xilomata and Kutsupia are two beaches accessible only by sea.
These are the only three beaches in a very long stretch of coast (13 km), which is uninhabited.
So there are no restaurants or bars, nor chairs, umbrellas and other equipment.
There is only one total peace! |
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Antisamis |
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Type
white pebbles
Size
long and not very wide
Facilities
there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
Activities
water sports, canoes and paddleboats for rent
Food
there are a couple of snack bars / restaurants on the beach
Description
after Myrtos is the most famous beach in Kefalonia island and one of the most beautiful in Greece.
You get to Antisamos only by a panoramic road along the coast and immediately after the last turn there is this lovely bay. You will be surprised by the vivid colors of the sea, vegetation and the beach: You will appreciate the deep green of the trees, a long, narrow white line of the beach and then many variations of blue and blue sea.
This beach has also been chosen for the movie "Captain Corelli's Mandolin."
Behind the beach there is a large parking space.
The beach is long and in the center part is equipped with deckchairs and umbrellas while to the east end is free. In fact, walking along the beach towards the end of the bay you reach a rock, after which there is a little bay isolated. Someone here also practice nudism.
For its beauty Antisamos beach is included in our TOP 10 where you can see more pictures and find out more... |
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Sami |
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Type
white sand with pebbles
Size
medium length but not wide
Facilities
equipped for tourists with loungers and umbrellas
Food
is close to the waterfront of the village of Sami where there are several bars and restaurants
Description
Sami beach is not very big, is narrow but long 500 meters.
There are chairs and umbrellas in front of the camping that is right on the beach but the rest of the bay is free.
The sea in this great gulf is calm and shallow.
Not far from the beach is the port of Sami where you can dock any type of boat. |
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Agia
Paraskevi
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Type
white pebbles
Size
there are two small beaches
Facilities
not equipped for tourists
Description
Agia Pareskevi is a medium-sized beach along the road linking Sami to Agia Efimia and it is followed by another unnamed beach very small and beautiful.
These two beaches are lovely with a wonderful sea and have no bars or equipment.
You have to leave your car on the road because there is no parking area and then take a path that arrives to the beach.
The sea is calm, and faces the island of Ithaca. |
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Agia Efimia |
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Type
white pebbles
Size
medium-size and not so long
Food
Aghia Efimia beach is right in the center of the village, close to every bar or local restaurant.
Description
The beach is small and narrow.
On one side has a seafront promenade, in the center of the beach there is a small pier and on the other side there is the port that is suitable for sailing boats.
The village is just behind with its shops and restaurants and snack bars for lunch and dinner. |
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Gorgota |
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Type
stones
Size
medium-size, about one hundred meters
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there are no restaurants or bars on the beach
Description
Gorgota beach can be reached by a panoramic road from where you can admire the entire east coast of Kefalonia island and Ithaca.
The beach is one of several bays rich of vegetation that you can find along this coastline, is secluded and quiet. |
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Ag. Sofia
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Plati Limani
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Type
stones
Size
medium-size and not wide
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there are no restaurants or bars on the beach
Description
Driving along the path that leads to the beach named Gorgota you will reach the two beaches of Agia Sofia and Plati Limani.
The road that will take you down to the sea is a dead end road.
These two beaches seem to be divided by a ghost village with a few houses, probably fishermen.
The sea is clear and the beaches are not visited by many tourists. |
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Baia
Kakogilos
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Type
white and big stones
Size
medium-sized
Facilities
no facilities for tourists
Food
there are no bars or restaurants nearby
Description
there is a very long and curved road that from the village of Plagia arrives only to this bay.
As the previous beaches, this bay is not tourist, is isolated and there are only fishing boats and a mussel breeding farm.
Behind the beach there are some very beautiful trees that provide shade during the hottest hours.
Surely it is suitable if you want to stay away from mass tourism but it is not if you want convenience and comfort.
There is a small pier at the end of the beach for those who want to arrive by sea. |
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Foki |
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Type
pebbles and sand
Size
small-size but wide
Food
There is a bar just behind the beach
Description
Foki is a small beach but at the end of a deep bay on one side and a jagged coastline filled with cypresses and other ruins of the past.
The sea is very calm and clear and the beach deep and relaxing.
An interesting feature is a cave that, looking at the sea from the beach, is placed along the coast on the right side.
You can reach it by swimming or along a path on the coast. At the entrance the cave seems small, but you can discover many old tunnels and artificial rooms created probably during the second World war. Obviously without a torch you can not move inside.
It is believed that during the war it was used by the inhabitants as a refuge. |
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Fiskardo |
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Type
small pebbles
Size
medium-sized
Activities
you can rent a boat to visit the coast and have a break at beaches not accessible by car or even go to Ithaca island.
There are also organized boat tours for those unwilling to hire one.
Food
several bars and restaurants just around the beach
Description
This is the popular beach of Fiskardo village, small and unpretentious, however, has all the amenities of a beach near local restaurants, bars and shops.
The sea is as beautiful as anywhere on the island.
It can be crowded because Fiskardo has a very nice harbor and there are many who want to stay in this port with their boats.
Also in the village there is another beach that is less crowded and is located along the coast, going to the beach Foki.
It 'a romantic beach, with a nice shadow provided by the olive trees and small village houses just behind.
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Emplisi |
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Type
white pebbles
Size
small-size but wide
Facilities
is not equipped for tourists
Food
there is one bar on the beach
Description
This is really a paradise! This is what comes in mind when you see the sea from this beach.
The incredible colors, exceptional transparency, it looks like a pool, even better, much better!
Perfect for those who loves snorkeling and swimming..
The beach itself is normal, deep with white pebbles.
On either side of the bay there are rugged coastline full of vegetation.
And 'the green of the trees is reflected in the sea, creating shades of greenish water rather than blue.
It 's impossible to resist this sea. |
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