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Megas Lakkos
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Megas Lakkos is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 152th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 168.2 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Matzivanata settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with green pure water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Megas Lakkos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, 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.
14 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is XI beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Matzivanata, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Ionian, Ioanian Islands
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Megas Lakkos is located in Ioanian Islands within Matzivanata, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Kefalonia island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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- Sombrero• 13 min walk
- Averto Blue Restaura...• 13 min walk
- Apolafsi Complex• 3.1km
- Comidoro• 4km
Attractions
- Kounopetra Beach• 3.4km
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Transport
- EFL• 8km
- Lixouri Bus Station• 4.7km
Localities
- Matzivanata• 2.5km
- Corfu• 168.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Megas Lakkos?
The Megas Lakkos is covered with brown fine sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Megas Lakkos?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Megas Lakkos has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Megas Lakkos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Megas Lakkos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Megas Lakkos good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Megas Lakkos secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Megas Lakkos?
The bar is located right on the Megas Lakkos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sombrero is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Megas Lakkos?
There are 1030 places to stay in the Megas Lakkos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Megas Lakkos include:
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How far is the Megas Lakkos from parking?
The Megas Lakkos 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 Megas Lakkos?
There are 4 attractions near Megas Lakkos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kounopetra Beach located in 3.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Megas Lakkos?
The month with the highest temperature in Megas Lakkos 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?
Megas Lakkos (Kefalonia island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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