Best beaches in Kefalonia

The best beaches in Kefalonia, on the coast of Greece — 4 shores from Myrtos Beach to Xi Beach, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Kefalonia is ~26°C, at Myrtos Beach, in season around Jun–Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~26°C in the warm season.

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  Myrtos Beach

  Kefalonia, Greece
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  Antisamos Beach

  Sami, Kefalonia, Greece
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  Petani Beach

  Paliki, Kefalonia, Greece
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  Xi Beach

  Lixouri, Kefalonia, Greece

When to visit beaches in Kefalonia

Most of the 4 beaches listed in Kefalonia are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 26°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in Kefalonia

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Petani Beach or Xi Beach; for white sand head to Myrtos Beach or Antisamos Beach; and 1 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.

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