Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands, off the west coast of Greece, and one of the most varied. Parts of it are national park, home to wild horses and golden eagles; the coastline runs from the famous white sweep of Myrtos to the quiet, red-sand beaches of the Lixouri (Paliki) peninsula, where our beach club and villas are based. The water is clear and sheltered, which makes it ideal for watersports, sailing and swimming.
What are the best things to do in Kefalonia?
Kefalonia rewards an active holiday: swim and watersport from its beaches, sail the sheltered Ionian, cycle the quiet Paliki lanes, hike in the Mount Ainos national park, and watch the loggerhead sea turtles in Argostoli harbour. Most of it is within easy reach of the Lixouri peninsula on the island's west side.
- Best beaches. Myrtos, plus the calm red-sand beaches around Lixouri.
- Watersports. Windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding and dinghy sailing.
- Diving & snorkelling in clear Ionian water.
- Sea turtles in Argostoli harbour (see our dedicated turtle guide).
- Yoga & wellbeing on the beach.
Where should you stay in Kefalonia?
We are based on the Lixouri peninsula on the west of the island, away from the busier resorts. Our Lixouri Bay Beach Club is a small beachfront hotel with free watersports and bikes, and our Villa Club offers self-catering villas with a pool nearby. Both put the peninsula's quiet beaches and the island's activities on your doorstep. See the Kefalonia destination page for the full picture.
When is the best time to visit Kefalonia?
The season runs May to October, with warm seas from June onwards and quieter beaches in the shoulder months. Our best time to visit guide breaks it down month by month, including when to catch the turtles and the steadiest watersport winds.
See Kefalonia with BeyondBeach
Every activity here is on the doorstep of our beach club and villas. Browse the holidays below, or talk to our team, who live and work on the island each summer.
