Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, with unsurpassed natural beauty.
It combines the blue of the sea with the green of the mountain, traditional picturesque villages with cosmopolitan resorts, satisfying the visitor who seeks peaceful and relaxing vacations as well as the one who seeks to actively explore the island and have an exciting night life.
Beaches on Paliki peninsula (the western part of Kefalonia were Lixouri is situated)
Petani Beach Vast pebbly beach with turquoise waters. Great choice of cafés, bars and restaurants with sitting on the seafront.
Lagadakia Beach Small pebble covered cove with blue-green waters.
A sandy coastline starts from Kounopetra and includes favourite swimming spots like Meltemi and Mania Beach.
Xi Beach The most popular tourist frequented beach with restaurants, beach bars and watersports.
Paralia Megas Lakkos
Platia Ammos Beach (Can only be reached by boat!)
Vast sandy coastline with white sand and turquoise waters.
You can rent a boat from Vatsa (just 2 kilometers from Mezzao) to visit this cove as well as other similar smaller ones on the west coast as far as Petani Beach.
Other beautiful beaches on Kefalonia
Myrtos Beach
Paralia Antisamos
Makris Gialos Beach (Argostoli)
Platis Gialos (Argostoli)
Dafnoudi Beach (Fiskardo)
Foki Beach (Fiskardo)
Lourdas
Picturesque sites not to be missed
Monastery of Kipoureon In Paliki. Enjoy the most magical sunset.
Assos Seaside village near Myrto, connects with Kefalonia with a narrow neck of land. Is almost an island with a most unique, colourful character.
Fiskardo Kefalonia’s Riviera, picturesque and cosmopolitan at the same time, has a marina where many luxury yachts choose to dock.
Melissani Cave Open underground lake which can be visited by boat.
Trekking on Ainos Mountain.
The Mezzao location
- Mezzao is situated 8 kilometers from Lixouri.
- A sandy beach is 400 meters away and can easily be reached on foot.
- In the vicinity, there is an organized beach, traditional tavernas and you can rent boats for accessing secluded beaches with crystal clear waters.