Kefalonia's clear, sheltered water and dependable summer breeze make it one of the best Greek islands for watersports. On the Lixouri peninsula the bays are calm in the morning and breezy in the afternoon, which suits everything from a first paddleboard to a planing windsurf session.
What watersports can you do in Kefalonia?
The full range: windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, dinghy and catamaran sailing, kayaking and wild swimming. At our Lixouri Bay Beach Club the use of all watersports equipment is included, so you can try several in a week.
Is Kefalonia good for windsurfing and kitesurfing?
Yes. The afternoon sea breeze on the exposed stretches of the Lixouri coast gives reliable, manageable wind through the summer, good for learning and for intermediates. Mornings are usually calm, which is perfect for paddleboarding and beginners.
Can you learn watersports as a beginner?
Absolutely. The sheltered bays are forgiving for first-timers, and instruction and equipment are on hand at the beach club. If you would rather learn to sail a yacht, our learn-to-sail holiday teaches you in the same gentle Ionian conditions.
Where to base yourself
Stay at Lixouri Bay Beach Club for free, on-the-beach access to the kit, or take a villa nearby with beach-club facilities. See the holidays below.
