Kontogouráta

Kontogourata beach

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#659 out of 1070
in Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian

About

Kontogourata beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 326th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 158.4 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Katochori settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with green pure water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Kontogourata beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koumaria beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

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+19 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

1.3 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Katochori, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian, Ioanian Islands

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Beach overall scores

Water

Tolerable

5.4/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

8/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Kontogourata beach (Ioanian Islands) is located outside the Katochori settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Kefalonia island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Kontogourata beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"Absolutely stunning. Without a doubt, the finest beach on the entire island."

Mason Borello

"I've visited numerous beaches in Kefalonia, but this one surpasses them all. The journey down to the beach is quite an adventure. We had an absolutely incredible day."

Lorena Keller

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User reviews

"Absolutely stunning. Without a doubt, the finest beach on the entire island."

Mason Borello

"I've visited numerous beaches in Kefalonia, but this one surpasses them all. The journey down to the beach is quite an adventure. We had an absolutely incredible day."

Lorena Keller

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Villa Rania: Ευαερη βιλα με θεα τη θαλασσα

2.5km from the beach

Excellent

Villa Rania: Ευαερη βιλα με θεα τη θαλασσα

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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3.9km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.9

Exceptional

MONCASA - YOUR IONIAN HOME

Entire House

Poulata

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5.4km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Forestata Village

Entire Apartment

Poulata

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5.7km from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Angelos Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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6.1km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Aggelikis studio

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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3.3km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Rena's Panorama View House

Country House

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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6.6km from center

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5.4km from the beach

Lydia’s house

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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3.3km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Cristal Studios

Entire Apartment

Poulata

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3.4km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Apollonides - Villa Melete

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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7.6km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Apollonides - Villa Aoede

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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7.6km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Vangelis studio 2

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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3.6km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Vangelis apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Katochori

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3.6km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Natural features

- Picturesque view
- Surrounded by mountains

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Vista Mare• 4.7km

Attractions

Kaloudia Fountain• 20 min walk
Chiesa Bell Viewpoin...• 2.6km

Transport

EFL• 16km
Lixouri Bus Station• 6.6km

Localities

Katochori• 2.1km
Corfu• 158.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Kontogourata beach?

The beachline of Kontogourata beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Kontogourata beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kontogourata beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Kontogourata beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Kontogourata beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Kontogourata beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Kontogourata beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kontogourata beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kontogourata beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Vista Mare is the closest place located 4800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kontogourata beach?

There are 765 places to stay in the Kontogourata beach area.

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How far is the Kontogourata beach from parking?

The Kontogourata beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Kontogourata beach?

There are 2 attractions near Kontogourata beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kaloudia Fountain located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kontogourata beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kontogourata beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kontogourata beach (Kefalonia island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Kontogourata beach (Kefalonia island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Kontogourata beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.