Top 10 Kefalonia beaches - reasons to visit Kefalonia

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About Kefalonia island

Mountain scenery is one of the most memorable features of pebbly beaches of Kefalonia island. And this is not surprising because this landscape covers almost the entire coast. Just imagine how you are relaxing under the sun against the background of the mountains - is this not a dream?

Kefalonia island Best beaches

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Ag. Chélis beach
Ag. Chélis beach
Ag. Chélis beach
Senior friendly
Agios Chelis beach

Ag. Chélis beach

Svoronata 1.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Green pure water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Agia Eleni
Agia Eleni
Agia Eleni
Good for Relax

Agia Eleni

Agia Thekli 2.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water
1 Amenities index
Skala beach
Skala beach
Skala beach
Senior friendly

Skala beach

Skala 0.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Kamari beach
Kamari beach
Kamari beach
Good for Relax

Kamari beach

Zola 1.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Megali Ammos
Megali Ammos
Megali Ammos
Senior friendly

Megali Ammos

Minia 1 km
Good
7.7
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Brown sand • Green pure water • Crowded in season
5.7 Amenities index
Karavomilos beach
Karavomilos beach
Karavomilos beach
Senior friendly

Karavomilos beach

Sami 0.9 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Kefalonia island beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 128 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Kefalonia island.

Most beautiful beaches of Kefalonia island

Myrtos beach

Myrtos beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Greece, Divarata 1.8 km
Antisamos beach

Antisamos beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Greece, Sami 2.6 km
Petani Beach
Paralia Petani

Petani Beach
8.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agia Thekli 1.8 km
Paliostafida beach

Paliostafida beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Greece, Lassi 0.8 km
Koutsoupia beach

Koutsoupia beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Greece, Koulourata 5 km
Koutala beach

Koutala beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Vouni 2.4 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Kefalonia island

Fteri beach

Fteri beach
9.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Zola 1.9 km
Agia Kiriaki beach
Agia Kiriaki

Agia Kiriaki beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Agkonas 0.9 km
Vouti beach

Vouti beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Zola 0.7 km
Amidi beach

Amidi beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Greece, Atheras 3.7 km
White Rocks

White Rocks
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Greece, Kompothekrata 1 km
Paralia Lagkadakia

Paralia Lagkadakia
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Chavriata 3 km
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Sandy beaches in Kefalonia island

Paralia Pesada

Paralia Pesada
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water
Greece, Pesada 1.1 km
Ammes beach

Ammes beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water
Greece, Svoronata 1.5 km
XI beach

XI beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water
Greece, Matzivanata 2.1 km
Makris Gialos beach
Makris Gialos

Makris Gialos beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Lassi 1.1 km
Agios Thomas beach

Agios Thomas beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water
Greece, Portarata 1.4 km
Megas Lakkos

Megas Lakkos
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water, Fine sand bottom
Greece, Matzivanata 2.5 km
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Secluded beaches in Kefalonia island

Galini beach

Galini beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Lassi 0.6 km
Paliouras beach

Paliouras beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Sami 2.4 km
Segreta beach

Segreta beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Light fine pebble
Greece, Neochori 1.5 km
Dolcina beach

Dolcina beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Light sand & pebble
Greece, Sami 4.3 km
Crocodile beach

Crocodile beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Lassi 0.7 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Kefalonia island

Avithos beach

Avithos beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Ntomata 1.5 km
Nici beach

Nici beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agia Efimia 2.2 km
Alaties beach

Alaties beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Tzamerelata 0.7 km
Emplisi beach

Emplisi beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Greece, Fiskardo 0.6 km
Cronidis beach

Cronidis beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Asprogerakas 3.1 km
Klimatsias beach

Klimatsias beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Greece, Kountourata 1 km
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Beaches with shade in Kefalonia island

Agios Paraskevi

Agios Paraskevi
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Karavomylos 2.5 km
Kimilia beach

Kimilia beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Greece, Germenata 0.9 km
Dafnoudi beach

Dafnoudi beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Antipata 0.9 km
Zavalata beach

Zavalata beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Green pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Fiskardo 0.3 km
Loutro beach

Loutro beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Sami 0.8 km
Chorgota beach

Chorgota beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Agia Sofia 0.9 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Kefalonia island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 112.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Kefalonia island is less than 500 meters. 81 beaches are relatively easy to access, 4 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 38 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Kefalonia island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Kefalonia island's beaches

Kako Lagadi beach
8 Andy Perlow

We left cairns so just follow them down to the water. Awesome beach.

beach Ellinika
7 John Cooper

Excellent! Small pebble beach! Almost no people, place is visited mostly by locals. Parking is possible on the road, spots for about 4 cars.

Sisia beach
10 Mickey Wolf

The beach is incredibly spacious and stunning, offering breathtaking sunsets. However, accessing it can be challenging, especially during scorching weather, making it more suitable for those who are physically fit.

Ag. Chélis beach
10 Nathan Mbeki.

We stumbled upon this charming beach and were pleasantly surprised by its beauty. It was a convenient choice for a day trip as we didn't want to venture too far. Fortunately, we were delighted with our decision. The beach was practically deserted, making it a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Although the sand may not be everyone's cup of tea since it's almost black, we didn't find it bothersome.

Agia Eleni
10 Liliana Brightman

This charming hidden gem of a beach is simply superb, boasting a tranquil ambiance and ample natural shade. The winding road leading to it may be a tad challenging, but with a car, you can easily get close to the water. It's worth noting that there aren't any taverns in the vicinity, so it's wise to pack all the essentials you'll need. Once you're there, it's just you and the vast expanse of the sea stretching out before you.

Skala beach
8 Lirien Zaldivar

This beach was great! It may not be the most picturesque in Kefalonia, but it was very tranquil even in the peak of August. There were always plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas to take a break from the sun. The water was warm and crystal clear, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. 💕

Please note that lifeguards supervise 10 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.8°C and water up to 27.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 13.1°C and water to 17.1°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Kefalonia island? In total there are 128 beaches and the most popular is Myrtos beach.

Most viewed beaches of Kefalonia island

Karavomilos beach

Karavomilos beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Sami 0.9 km
Agia Eleni

Agia Eleni
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agia Thekli 2.2 km
Kako Lagadi beach

Kako Lagadi beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Asprogerakas 3.3 km
Kanali beach

Kanali beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Lourdata 1.2 km
Lourdas beach

Lourdas beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Greece, Lourdata 0.5 km
Gradakia beach

Gradakia beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Green pure water
Greece, Lassi 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Kefalonia island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Kefalonia island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 128 beaches in total, of which about 14 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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