A practical CBR guide to popular Kefalonia beaches to visit by car, including Myrtos, Antisamos, Petani, Xi, Makris Gialos and Skala.
Kefalonia's beaches are spread around several coasts, so a rental car gives you the flexibility to choose your beach according to your location, weather and plans for the day.
Dramatic white cliffs, pale pebbles and vivid blue water.
A clear-water east-coast bay near Sami surrounded by green hills.
A striking west-coast beach with dramatic cliffs.
Known for reddish sand and clay cliffs on the Paliki peninsula.
A popular organised beach near Lassi and Argostoli.
A long beach in south-east Kefalonia with the resort immediately behind it.
Group beaches in the same part of the island to spend more time swimming and less time driving. In July and August, arriving earlier can make parking easier at the most popular beaches.
Yes. Myrtos is accessible by road; the approach is winding, so take your time and follow local signs.
Makris Gialos and other Lassi-area beaches are convenient for visitors staying near Lassi and Argostoli.
It is usually better to group beaches by area rather than cross the island several times in one day.
