Kefalonia Island - The Best Beaches In Greece
In our opinion, Kefalonia island has the best beaches in Greece! From Myrtos to Assos to Platias, this island is truly blessed with beaches. But that's not all that there is to offer here! In this week's episode, we rent another car on Kefalonia and explore for a few days. We drive all the way around the island (except for the Southeast) and see many beautiful places including the Paliki Peninsula, Assos Town, Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo, Argostoli, Sklavos Winery and much more! We eat delicious greek food, swim in some of the most beautiful water we've ever seen, meet new friends and try new wines!
This island is famous for having some of the best beaches in Greece, and while we agree that there are some spectacular stretches of sand, it's really the raw nature and laid back vibe of Kefalonia that we loved.
This is definitely one of the best islands in Greece and we will return one day to explore some more! For now, check out what we've seen so far!
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We're at our second island here in Greece this is Kefalonia. We just picked up this little ride from ETAM KCG Travel here on the island, we're going to be ripping around, checking out this place. It's famous for it's rocky coastline, pristine beaches and tasty wine. It's one of the largest islands in the Ionian Island chain and also one of the largest islands in Greece, so we definitely need a car.
So in this episode we're exploring Kefalonia. Let's do it guys!
We just checked into our hotel, this is White Rocks on Kefalonia Island. Which we're so happy about because check out our view from our amazing room. This hotel is set on two breathtaking blue flag beaches and we have a view of them right from our room here. It's incredible so we're so happy to be here for four nights and wake up to this view every morning. So we're just going to drop off our bags and go explore Kefalonia.
We spent the afternoon hanging out at the beaches near our hotel, and then we came out to this place, this is Sto Psito Restaurant. We've been told that they serve up traditional food using local ingredients and we're excited to try Kefalonian wine and the specialties as well. Plus there are supposed to be amazing views from the sunset terrace. I can tell already that it's going to be gorgeous so let's get in there.
We're now in Argostoli which is the capital of Kefalonia. This city like many places in the south end of the island was rocked by an earth quake in the 1950s so it's been rebuilt, but there are still nice buildings like this church here behind us and there's a beautiful seafront promenade that runs for probably a couple of kilometers so we're going to go hit that up right now.
So it wasn't until 1864 that these Ionian Islands became a part of Greece, before that they were occupied by the French, The Russians, The Italians, The Turks, so they've basically had a really different history from the rest of Greece. So they have their own traditions which we're getting to witness here today because their wearing traditional clothing and they're dancing and having a parade to celebrate 1864 when they officially reunited with Greece.
We just drove about an hour from the capital to come all the way over here on the other side of the peninsula to this little place, this is called Petani Beach and it's gorgeous but it's super windy and super wavy right now so we won't be swimming, but we're going to chill out in this little tavern for now and have some lunch.
So we just finished up a tasty lunch on the beach and then we drove for another twennty minutes and now we're in the little town of Lixoury. We're on the Paliki Peninsula and there is hardly anybody here. The drive took us through a lot of undeveloped areas and now we're in this town and I don't see anyone around there's just a bunch of fishing boats and it's pretty cool. So now we're just going to walk around, explore the plaza, have a coffee and explore this little town a little bit.
another short little drive from Lixoury town brought us here, this is Xi Beach. The sand here is unique in that it's really rust color and kind of reddish and there's mud here that you're supposed to rub all over your body and it's like a spa treatment for your skin.
So we're going to walk along this sand for a little bit and then this afternoon we're supposed to go for a wine tasting, so we don't have very much time to hangout on Xi Beach here but we'll do a little stroll on the sand here and then hop back in the car.
Last night when we ate at that Tavern we had that Sklavos wine that I said we just loved and today we're going to meet Mr.Sklavos, we're at the Sklavos Vineyard and I think we're going to walk around the vineyard and maybe try some more of this delicious wine!
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THE BEST GREEK ISLAND? KEFALONIA. GoPro Summer 2017 - Tom Voyage!
Kefalonia, the Greek Island you MUST visit.
This is our Trip to Ionian Island Kefalonia (Cephalonia) in the summer of 2017. Kefalonia had some of the most beautiful beaches and sea water I have ever seen.
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Top 10 Best Things To Do In Argostolion, Greece
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Eden Bar
Logos Grand View Cocktail - Pool Bar
Argostoli Harbour
Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)
Memorial Acqui Division
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Makris Gialos Beach
Paliostafida Beach
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Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi
Kefalonia Island, Ionian sea, Top beaches and places to visit
Kefalonia Island - Greece, Antisamos beach, Myrtos beach, Makris Gialos beach, Petani beach, Agia Kiriaki beach
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Some of the most spectacular beaches in the world - Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, Egremi.
Myrthos beach 00:00
Sami beach 00:31
Antisamos beach 02:06
Agia Kyriaki beach 02:28
Assos Village 02:43
Melissani cave 03:56
Petani beach 05:00
Xi beach 05:56
Licadi Xi beach 06:06
Sea turtles of Argostoli 06:37
Argostoli 06:52
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KEFALONIA (Cephalonia, Κεφαλλονιά) - Overview, Greece - 87 min. 4K guide
Overview of Kefalonia Island (Cephalonia, Κεφαλονιά), Greece
Kefalonia Island 4K Video - Honeymoon in Paradise - Best Beaches In Greece
A short film of our lovely honeymoon in the staggering Ionian island of Kefalonia. If you liked it and it helped you in any way, please like & subscribe as I plan to create more content and develop this YouTube channel (this is only the start) :)
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Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands in Greece. The island was made famous during the shooting of the movie Captain Corelli`s Mandolin starring Nicholas Cage, Penelope Cruz and Christian Bale.
Kefalonia is also home to some of the best beaches you`ll ever see: Myrtos Beach (the highlight of the island, which features in most videos and has an amazing turqouise water), Antisamos Beach (which is surrounded by mountains and is a perfect place for snorkeling and water sports), Petani Beach (which has a more rugged coastline and has a lot of waves most of the time so it is perfect for some adventure) and many others.
Also, Kefalonia is home to the only National Park located on an island in Europe (UK notwithstanding) - Mount Ainos National Park. Mount Ainos also has the highest peak of all Ionian Island at 1628m over sea level and the views from up top are amazing.
The main city attractions in Kefalonia are Argostoli (the capital, where you can see loggerhead turtles in the morning looking for some free meal and where you can also find St Theodore Lighthouse - perfect place for a romantic stroll or photo session), Assos (small picturesque and cozy village with colourful houses and a special view), Fiskardo (a small port at the north end of the island which survived the 1953 earthquake) and Sami (where you can visit the ancient ruins of the castle).
Other attractions are the beautiful Melissani Cave, which was discovered after the 1953 earthquake when the roof collapsed and also Drogarati Cave (both close to the village of Sami).
We stayed in Argostoli and explored everything by car. By the way, the roads and the views while driving are amazing. It really is a fabulous island, Kefalonia!
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Places to Visit in KEFALONIA - Best Greek Island Destination
Kefalonia Island's beaches with crystal clear waters of greenish-blue colours will leave you speechless. Kefalonia Island - one of the best Greek Island holiday destination. Kefalonia’s culinary tradition, history, picturesque villages, upbeat nightlife and pristine beaches will make you fall in love with the island.
The largest of the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is one of the most popular Greek tourist places that offers great attractions for nature and cultural tripping. The Cave of Melissani, De Bosset Bridge, Katavothres, Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi, Monastery of Kipoureon, Myrtos beach, Antisamos beach, and the Makris Gialos beach are only some of the many attractions that Kefalonia has to offer, and it is recommended that you stay here for at least a week to see its highlights.
Kefalonia has amazing beaches across the island, one of which includes the Myrtos beach. Located 30 kilometers north of Argostoli, Myrtos is one of the most popular attractions is Kefalonia. With its semi-circular beach, rocky cliffs, and crystal clear waters, Myrtos is one of the most photographed sites in Greece, and it has gained a worldwide reputation over the years. Another crowd favorite is the Antisamos beach, which is located 27 kilometers north of Argostoli. Besides the natural beauty of the beach, Antisamos is famous for among sunbathers and swimmers. The beach is well-organized and has green hills and lush green forests surrounding it. Just 4 kilometers south of Argostoli is the Makris Gialos beach. Popular for its golden sand, Makris Gialos is one of the most frequented Kefalonia beaches. It has deep blue waters, a stunning landscape, a beach bar, and water sports facility, making it one of the best beaches for family vacations.
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11 of the best beaches to see in Kefalonia Greece in 2019
These are the 11 Best beaches in Kefalonia to visit in 2019. The most amazing places and beaches to see in the greek island of Kefalonia. Enjoy !
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Summer Vacation in Athens & Kefalonia - Greece 2017 HD
2017 Summer Vacation - Athens, Greece / Kefalonia, Greece
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Tour of White Rocks Hotel, Lassi, Kefalonia, Greece, near Argostoli - Thomson, Thomas Cook holidays
A HD tour of the White Rocks Hotel, situated on cliff side in Lassi, Kefalonia, Greece - Both Thomson and Thomas Cook holidays offer this hotel in their brochure. I hope you enjoyed this video and it gives you some insight into what you can expect should you choose to stay at the White Rocks Hotel in Kefalonia.
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Situated on an idyllic peninsula and in harmony with its surroundings, the pine forest and the emerald Ionian sea, this beachfront Luxury Hotel in Kefalonia offers the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable holiday.
Take the time to navigate our website and take a glimpse of this Luxury Hotel in Kefalonia. With Blue Flag beaches on its feet and fully renovated and refurbished seafront rooms, suites and bungalows. The hotel complex has been refurbished and equipped with contemporary furniture, technology, bespoke art and environmental sensitivity. It has been designed to offer timeless and relaxed and luxurious service for the sophisticated modern traveller, wishing to explore the beauties of Kefalonia.
Lovers of Art, admirers of design, White Rocks Welcomes you.
WHITE ROCKS HOTEL FAQ
ALLOCATION OF GUESTROOM
Specific room allocation cannot be guaranteed and subject to availability not prior to arrival of guest at the hotel. Please check the terms & conditions and the A-Z guide of the booked accommodation type, applicable when booking via selected travel agents. When booking is online via the hotel's secure online engine the hotel's terms and conditions apply Kindly note that there are no adjoining rooms. Families may be allocated as close as possible upon availability.
COURTESY ROOMS
The hotel does not provide courtesy rooms as a standard facility. Until departure and after check-out from hotel room, all departing guests are welcome to use the hotel facilities while the hotel holds guest’s luggage until departure.
EARLY ARRIVAL OR LATE DEPARTURE
If you expect to arrive early in the day and would like immediate access to your room, we recommend booking the room for the prior night to guarantee immediate access. Similarly, for late departures, reserving an additional night will guarantee access to your guest room until you depart. If you choose not to reserve, we will be glad to store your luggage and make our pool and beach facilities available for you to freshen up.
DAY USE OF GUESTROOMS
Day use hotel rooms subject to availability and cannot be requested or guaranteed prior to guest’s departure date and are subject to a “day-use” supplement.
DRESS CODE IN THE EVENING
Dress code applies in the restaurants Ladies: Elegant attire - no shorts or flip flops please Gentlemen: Long trousers, standard fully covered shoes, shirts with collar.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD INTOLLERANCES
Our Dining Room offers buffet service with explanatory signs for food containing gluten, flour, milk products and nuts. When special dietary requirements apply, not available in the daily Buffet, our Chef is happy to accommodate A la Carte menus a on a supplement. Kindly contact our pre-arrival concierge staff here
ENHANCE YOUR STAY
Kindly contact our pre-arrival concierge services here for our Special Celebrations Menus.
INFANTS & TODDLERS
This hotel is not “exclusively family” nor “adults only” thus not recommended for children under the age of 16. Although we welcome families with children of all ages, we do not provide facilities and activities for children. Therefore children should be supervised by an adult parent at the pool and hotel outdoors areas at all times. For the comfort and respect of all guests, it is expected that parents supervise young children’s behavior in the Restaurants, Bars and Lobby Lounge. Restaurant admission for young children applies in the evening.
MINI SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
Hotel is not liable for valuables not positioned in the complimentary safe located in every guestroom. Vault is available at Reception to accommodate large valuable items.
PRIVATE DINING, EVENTS, RENEWAL OF VOWS, WEDDINGS
RESTRICTED MOBILITY
Due to cliff top location, construction and extensive grounds, the hotel is not suitable for the less mobile. No caddy available on premises.
UPGRADES TO OTHER ACCOMMODATION TYPE
For upgrades to be guaranteed prior to arrival, customer should amend his/her booking via his travel agent, or subject to availability during check-in and subject to supplement.