Discover Kefalonia

Petanoi

Petanoi is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kefalonia, located near Lixouri and specifically in the area of ​​Paliki, 3klm away from “The Leaf House”. On the way to the beach you can see from above the whole enchanting landscape of inconceivable natural beauty surrounded by huge steep cliffs and rich vegetation.

 

As a painting board, you will enjoy the beach with the white pebbles and the crystal clear blue-green waters from the early morning hours until the unique sunset! The beach is organized and has been awarded a Blue Flag.

XI (KSI) BEACH

In the southern part of Kefalonia, eight kilometers from Lixouri, a beautiful and organized beach awaits you. .

 

Access to the beach is very easy as it makes it one of the most organized beaches in Lixouri.

Atheras

Atheras, located on the northwestern side of Kefalonia, 14 km from Lixouri, has a very popular beach.

The beach of Atheras, due to the gentle waves and due to the morphology of the bay offers easy and safe swimming which is considered ideal for families with children.

 

On the beach, there is the small marina of Porto Athera, which hosts several boats. Nearby are traditional taverns serving fresh fish and amazing delicacies. If you like hiking or romantic walks we would like to inform you that there are several paths to explore the area.

A typical route is the path that leads to the small beach of Amydi.

Lepeda

Lepeda is a small beach just 5 minutes from the center of Lixouri. One of the first choices for sea friends who have families with young children. The older people of the group of friends swim or play volleyball and rackets while the children build castles in the sand wetting their feet in the shallow waters. Of course, on this beautiful beach you will not miss the rich and delicious appetizers from the taverns that are very close.

Kounopetra

Kounopetra is located in Akrotiri of Palliki, south of the village of Mantzavinata and the name kounopetra testifies to the reason why the area got its name.  A large rock in the sea was constantly shaking and so her name was born. This phenomenon is still visible today as you can easily spot this rock because it is painted.

Akrotiri beach

Akrotiri beach is close to the area of ​​Kounopetra. It is a small, picturesque and quiet beach with sunbeds. Just above is a tavern with rich and delicious appetizers to whet your appetite.

Vatsa

Vatsa is a famous small sandy beach 15 km south of Lixouri. Everyone who has visited it has described it as an earthly paradise, because it is a peaceful and secluded place. There you will find both the picturesque and unique river.