Kefalonia, Ionian sea pearl island, is one of the most wanted boat location for summer 2021

This is an article in a series we dedicated to beautiful Greece. In it, we will take you on a dreamy sail trip around the wonderful Kefalonia island.

If you want to know more about sailing the Greek Sea, remember to read our other articles on Athens and the Ionian Islands.

When we think of the Greek islands, we imagine a very common profile made by white houses with flat roofs, villages perched on cliffs where elderly residents rest in the shade of old pergolas, and ancient vestiges of Ancient Greek temples and buildings.

Fortunately, the reality is quite different. This country is, in fact, made up of about 6,000 islands divided into nine archipelagos, and each one has its own history, culture, and even its own aspect.

Kefalonia is the best place to distinguish between tourist representation and reality. The largest of the Ionian islands offers probably little from a historical-cultural point of view and a lot, instead, from a naturalistic point of view.

It is precisely these factors—beaches, sea, and mountains—that have made Kefalonia famous and allowed its population to thrive.

Where is Kefalonia the most wanted location for summer 2021?

This Greek island is located in the Ionian Sea, which separates the Greek coasts from those of southern Italy. Together with Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Lefkada, and Paxi, it is one of the major islands of the Ionian archipelago and is also the largest.

It is possible to reach it from the mainland via various daily ferries or by plane via a convenient airport on which it is possible to land after about an hour of flight from Athens.

What are the best beaches in Kefalonia?

With its coastline of over 200 kilometers, Kefalonia is a real paradise for sea lovers and is simply perfect for a trip on a sailing boat or yacht.

Below, we suggest three beaches that deserve a stop during a sea trip:

Myrthos Beach:

Myrthos is one of the 30 most beautiful beaches in the world. It is the symbol of the island of Kefalonia and one of the most famous Greek beaches. It is located in the Pylaros region, in the northwest of the island, and is a white pebble beach surrounded by green hills and a sea that ranges from electric blue to turquoise.

Antisamos Beach:

This very popular beach has wild scenery of unique beauty, and it is no coincidence that it has often been the setting of movies set in Greece. There are white pebbles and a crystal clear sea here, too.

Xi beach:

Xi Beach is a very special beach made of red sand. It is about 3 km long and framed by clay cliffs.

It is located southwest of the island of Kefalonia, in the Paliki region. Xi Beach owes its name to a letter of the Greek alphabet, which distinguishes it because it remembers its shape. Here, you will find a sea that never gets very deep.

Not only seas and beaches in Kefalonia:

If sea and beach life tend to get you tired after a while, don’t worry! There are many activities that can be carried out in Kefalonia, such as visiting its centers and villages.

First of all, Argostoli, the coastal city and capital of the island, is full of shops and bars where you can spend a happy afternoon. If you are lucky enough, you can meet the Caretta caretta turtles here on the hunt for food in the morning or late afternoon! An encounter for which it is undoubtedly worth navigating up to here!

Also, the small village of Assos is worth a visit. This tiny village is located northwest of the island, along the Erissos peninsula. It is a small fishing village that has only recently opened to tourism. By visiting it you can immerse yourself in a more realistic atmosphere of life in Kefalonia.

Finally, we point out the caves of Melissani and Drogarati, two charming natural caves that can now be visited by special boats.

The first, Melissani, was discovered in 1951. It housed a lake of half fresh and half saltwater and an infinite series of stalactites and stalagmites.

The second, Drogarati, is divided into two areas. One, smaller, renamed “royal balcony”, houses an infinity of translucent stalactites; the other, known instead as the “apotheosis room” is a real natural amphitheater with excellent acoustics.

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