Myrtos Beach
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One of Greece's most famous and photographed beaches, with white pebbles and deep blue waters.
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Plan a free trip to KefaloniaUpdated: 2026-10-11
Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, offers a breathtaking combination of pristine beaches, lush green forests, and picturesque villages. It's an ideal destination for travelers seeking tranquility, dramatic landscapes, and opportunities for swimming, sailing, and hiking in nature.
Things to do in Kefalonia include Myrtos Beach, Melissani Cave Lake, Archaeological Museum of Argostoli. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
One of Greece's most famous and photographed beaches, with white pebbles and deep blue waters.
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An underground cave with a brackish lake, where sunbeams penetrate through an opening in the ceiling, creating a magical sight.
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Displays archaeological findings from the Paleolithic to the Roman period, telling the island's rich history.
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The impressive ruins of a Venetian castle that was once the island's capital, offering magnificent panoramic views.
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Kefalonia or Cephalonia, formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the sixth-largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes and Chios. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region. It was a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia. The largest cities of Cephalonia are Argostoli and Lixouri.
Plan KefaloniaA picturesque fishing village that survived the 1953 earthquake, with colorful Venetian houses and a lively harbor.
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A long stone bridge crossing Koutavos Lagoon, with an obelisk in its center, ideal for a short walk.
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Here is what 3 days in Kefalonia look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
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Myrtos Beach, Melissani Cave Lake, Archaeological Museum of Argostoli, Mount Ainos National Park, Korgialenio Historical and Folklore Museum, St. George's Castle and 9 more. Myrtos Beach: One of Greece's most famous and photographed beaches, with white pebbles and deep blue waters.
Day 1: Xi Beach, Petani Beach, Katavothres. Day 2: Cephalonia, Myrtos Beach. Day 3: Skala Beach, Mount Ainos National Park, Drogarati Cave, Melissani Cave.
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