Kefalonia (Cephalonia) Beaches, Greece
Kefalonia (Cephalonia) has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, with sand or pebbles, clear azure waters and surrounding cliffs.
In southwestern Kefalonia, near Argostoli, the capital of the island, are the beaches of Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos. Opposite the aforementioned beaches, towards the west side, near the town of Lixouri are the beaches of Lededa, Megas Lakkos and Xi, where visitors can cover themselves with mud from the surrounding cliffs. Traveling up the western side, you will find the spectacular Petani Beach.
On the southern coast of Kefalonia you can swim at the beaches of Spartia, Lourdata, Mounda and Skala. Along the eastern coast, the splendid beaches of Antisamos, Karavomylos and Agia Efimia can be found. On the northern tip of Kefalonia is the town of Fiskardo, with its beaches Foki and Emblysi. From there you can go to the village of Asos to swim at its beach or at the famous nearby beach of Myrtos, one of the finest beaches in Greece.
You can reach Kefalonia (Cephalonia) Island, Greece:
A. From Athens to Kefalonia Island by:
Airplane from the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
- The Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”: Tel. +30 210 353-0000
- Olympic Airlines Athens: Tel. +30 210 966-6666 or 801-11-44444
Bus from the Athens KTEL Intercity Bus Station to Kyllini or Patra and then Ferry boat from Kyllini Port or Patra Port
- Athens Intercity Bus Station: +30 210 515-0785
- Patra Port : Tel. +30 2610 341-002 or +2610 341-024
- Kyllini Port : Tel. +30 26230 92211
B. From Thessaloniki to Kefalonia Island by:
Airplane from the “ Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport
- “ Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport: Tel. +30 2310 985-000 or +30 2310 473-212
- Olympic Airlines Thessaloniki: Tel. +30 2310 368-311
From Kefalonia to Athens and Thessaloniki by:
Ferry Boat or Airplane
- Kefalonia Port (Argostoli): Tel. +30 26710 22333 or +30 26710 22224
- Kefalonia Port (Sami): Tel. +30 26740 22031
- Kefalonia Airport : Tel. +30 26710 29900
- Olympic Airlines Kefalonia: Tel. +30 26710 28808 or +30 26710 28881
- Kefalonia Intercity Bus Station: Tel. +30 26710 22281
From Kefalonia (Cephalonia), visitors can also fly to the airports of other Ionian Islands (Zakynthos & Kerkyra) and Preveza Town in Epirus or take a boat to other Ionian Islands (Zakynthos, Ithaki, Lefkada). For more information, kindly contact the Kefalonia Airport and the Kefalonia Port.
Other Kefalonia authorities:
- Kefalonia Police: Tel. +30 26710 22200
- Kefalonia Tourist Police: Tel. +30 26710 22815
- Argostoli General Hospital : Tel. +30 26710 24641
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