Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia | Top 100 Bikini Destinations
KEFALONIA, IONIAN ISLANDS / GREECE
A day at
Myrtos Beach.
White pebbles, a winding descent, and an afternoon shaped by the sea.
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The Ionian coast,
in shades of blue.
Myrtos Beach lies below Divarata on the northwestern coast of Kefalonia, in the Municipality of Sami.
Come for the white-pebble crescent and limestone cliffs. Keep your plan flexible: exposed water and a steep shore can make this a day for looking rather than swimming.
ON THE WORLD MAP
On Kefalonia, in Greece’s Ionian Islands
Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands
01 / GETTING THERE
Land on Kefalonia.
Myrtos from above
Myrtos Beach and its winding approach road seen from the hillside.
Photo: Berit from Redhill/Surrey, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Display cropGet around northern Kefalonia
Divarata is the nearest village above the beach. Keep to the paved access road, park only in permitted spaces, and leave room for emergency vehicles.
On the beach
The shore drops away quickly and the bay is exposed to swell. Follow flags and lifeguard instructions, avoid the cliff bases, and stay ashore when there is rough surf. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
A paved descent reaches the shore, but the exposed pebble beach calls for your own supplies and a check of the day’s services.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
The descent from Divarata
The final stretch winds down a steep hillside. Use the signed road and designated parking; do not stop on blind bends for photographs. Verify any seasonal bus service before leaving town.
KTEL Kefalonia ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Paved road, pebble shore
You can reach beach level by road, but loose pebbles and the sloping water entry make a smooth wheelchair or stroller route uncertain. Ask the municipality about current access equipment before traveling.
03 / THE SAND
White pebbles and coarse sand
The pale shore is a mix of pebbles and coarse material beneath limestone cliffs. Bring secure footwear for hot stones and a thick mat for sitting.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Bring your own picnic
Recent reporting describes interruptions to organized beach services. Do not depend on a kiosk, restaurant, refill point, or card terminal on the sand. Shop in town and bring sufficient drinking water.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Carry shade with you
Do not rely on an operating umbrella or chair concession. Natural shade is limited, and shelter beneath the cliffs creates a rockfall risk. Bring portable shade and secure it safely.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Seasonal facilities
Toilet and shower availability has changed with beach management. Check what is open on arrival and use facilities before the drive down. Lifeguards are seasonal; an empty station is not supervised swimming.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Myrtos Beach.
The Myrtos shoreline
The pale shore of Myrtos Beach curves beside deep blue water.
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop01 / LOOK
Take in the crescent
Use a safe, permitted viewpoint before descending; keep away from unprotected edges.
02 / WALK
Follow the waterline
Choose stable footing and keep clear of the cliff bases and breaking waves.
03 / SWIM
Let conditions decide
Enter only when conditions and flags permit, and stay within your ability. The water becomes deep quickly.
04 / PAUSE
Make time for shade
Take a break away from the cliff faces and keep your water within reach.
Start by checking the staffed post, flags, surf, and the facilities that are actually open. Walk the shore, swim only if conditions suit you, and keep lunch and water with you. If wind, thunder, or heavy rain changes the day, leave the beach and make a separate town or museum visit.
NEARBY BEACHES
Four other Kefalonian shores.
Distances are approximate driving distances from Myrtos, rounded from checked routes. Mountain roads make each a separate outing.
Assos Beach
A small village beach beside Assos harbor, with pale pebbles and waterfront buildings. Make it a separate village stop rather than a walk from Myrtos.
- Best for
- A village-and-beach outing
- Facilities
- Village restaurants and parking nearby; check the shore for current facilities
- Good to know
- Use public village parking and walk to the shore; some lanes and routes have restricted access.
Antisamos Beach
A pebble bay east of Sami, backed by wooded hills. It is a different coast and a separate drive across the island.
- Best for
- A scenic pebble-beach day
- Facilities
- Seasonal organized beach services; confirm current lifeguards and toilets on arrival
- Good to know
- The water deepens quickly; watch for water-sports zones.
Petani Beach
A pale beach below cliffs on the Paliki peninsula. Its west-facing setting can bring surf, so check conditions before entering.
- Best for
- A separate Paliki coast outing
- Facilities
- Seasonal tavernas and beach services; check current facilities
- Good to know
- Avoid rough water and stay clear of the cliff bases.
Foki Beach
A small wooded pebble bay south of Fiskardo. The trees and enclosed setting offer a different backdrop from Myrtos.
- Best for
- A northern-cove stop
- Facilities
- A taverna nearby; take your own water and check toilet availability
- Good to know
- Do not assume lifeguards are present; stay clear of boats.
Distances are straight-line from Myrtos Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
04 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three island stops beyond the beach.
01 / KARAVOMILOS
Melissani Cave
See the underground lake by the operator’s boat visit. Check the municipality’s current opening notice and access arrangements before combining it with a Myrtos day.
Municipality of Sami / Melissani ↗02 / ASSOS
Assos Castle
Follow the uphill approach from the village for the Venetian fortifications and coastal views. Wear secure shoes, carry water, and check posted access restrictions before climbing.
Ministry of Culture / Assos Castle ↗03 / ARGOSTOLI
Focas-Cosmetatos Foundation
Use the museum’s collections to put the island’s town life and history in context. Check the foundation’s visitor information for opening days before a separate trip to Argostoli.
Focas-Cosmetatos Foundation ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Myrtos Beach and Myrtos Bay.
The marker sits on Myrtos Beach below Divarata. Assos lies north, while Agia Efimia and Sami are across the island to the east. Follow roads around the hills rather than treating map distances as drive lengths.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Give the villages their own afternoon.
These regional photographs show Argostoli, Fiskardo, and the landscape around them; they are separate stops from Myrtos Beach.
Argostoli
Pedestrian shopping street with low-rise buildings in Argostoli.
Photo: Rene Nueesch · CC BY 3.0 · Display crop
Kosmetatos mansion
The pale facade and palm trees outside the Kosmetatos mansion in Argostoli.
Photo: Ghalilopoulos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop
Fiskardo Bay
A sailboat and a ferry on the water off Fiskardo.
Photo: Jean Housen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display crop
Fiskardo on foot
A waterfront lane and stone walls beside Fiskardo harbor.
Photo: Jean Housen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display crop05 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
AGIA EFIMIA
Katerina Studios
$ Budget · $ · About €50–80 per studio night for two, climate fee extra (checked 2026-11)
About 9 km from Myrtos by road. A self-catering base across the Pylaros area from Myrtos, with a shared sea-view terrace. There is no private parking; use permitted street spaces.
Katerina Studios official site ↗MOUSATA
Euphoria Traditional Holiday House
$ Budget · $ · About €73–185 per house night across published seasonal rates, climate fee extra (checked 2026-11)
About 38 km from Myrtos by road. A self-catering house in the southern part of the island. Choose it for a longer island stay, with a separate drive to Myrtos rather than a beach-doorstep location. Check the calendar for its announced winter renovation closure.
Euphoria Traditional Holiday House official site ↗ARGOSTOLI
Mouikis Hotel
$$ Mid-Range · $$ · About €111–136 per room night for two with breakfast, selected quote (checked 2026-11)
About 30 km from Myrtos by road. A town base for restaurants and the waterfront, with a separate northbound drive to Myrtos. The band comes from the hotel’s early-summer booking quote; rates vary by date and conditions.
Mouikis Hotel official site ↗FISKARDO
Odysseas Waterfront Apartments
$$ Mid-Range · $$ · About €110–230 per apartment night for two, published seasonal rates (checked 2026-11)
About 25 km from Myrtos by road. Self-catering accommodation on Fiskardo’s harbor. Stay here for village evenings and drive south for Myrtos; the band covers the published two-person apartments.
Odysseas Waterfront Apartments official site ↗TSELENTATA
Agnantia Bed & Breakfast
$$$ Upscale · $$$ · About €172–191 per junior-suite night for two with breakfast, selected quote (checked 2026-11)
About 22 km from Myrtos by road. A hillside base above the Fiskardo area, with views toward Ithaca. It suits a quieter stay with a car for Myrtos and the northern coves.
Agnantia Bed & Breakfast official site ↗SPARTIA
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa
$$$$ Luxury · $$$$ · About €732–812 per suite night for two with breakfast, selected quote (checked 2026-11)
About 37 km from Myrtos by road. A private-pool suite base on the south coast. The band covers the quoted Ammos sea-view suite; visiting Myrtos is a separate island drive.
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Summer brings warm beach weather and the busiest visitor season. Spring and fall can be quieter, with more variable water and operating services; winter is a time for coastal views rather than dependable swimming. Check the forecast and sea conditions before descending. Hellenic National Meteorological Service / Greece’s climate ↗
06 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Argostoli waterfront
The waterfront and hillside buildings of Argostoli seen from the water.
Photo: patano · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display cropWhat to order
Try Kefalonian meat pie, riganada with tomato and local cheese, and vegetables cooked with olive oil. Ask which fish is local and confirm the weight and total before ordering fish sold by weight. Restaurant bands below describe the stated meal basis; drinks and extras vary.
Local habits
Greet staff, cover swimwear in villages and restaurants, and ask before photographing people. Keep access roads clear and take all picnic waste back with you.
A LITTLE GREEK
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Yia sas
- Hello / goodbye (polite)
- Efcharistó
- Thank you
- Parakaló
- Please / you’re welcome
- Ton logariasmó, parakaló
- The bill, please
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
TRAPEZAKI
Trapezaki Restaurant
$ Budget · $ · About €10–18 per person for a main (checked 2026-11)
Choose a vegetable dish, moussaka, or souvlaki in this southern-island village. This is a separate drive from Myrtos, useful when your plans already take you south.
Trapezaki Restaurant official site ↗SKALA
Ta Pitharia
$ Budget · $ · About €10–20 per person for a main (checked 2026-11)
Choose Kefalonian meat pie, a pot-cooked dish, or grilled fish in this southeastern village. Pair it with a Skala outing rather than driving across the island just for lunch.
Ta Pitharia official site ↗LASSI / MAKRIS YIALOS
Makris Yialos Restaurant
$$ Mid-Range · $$ · About €20–35 per person for a main and a small starter (checked 2026-11)
A beachfront terrace for a separate outing on the southwest coast. Look for Kefalonian meat pie or grilled dishes; whole fish sold by weight can cost more than this band.
Makris Yialos Restaurant official site ↗SVORONATA / AMMES
Turquoise at Electra Kefalonia
$$ Mid-Range · $$ · About €31–57 per person for a starter and main, drinks extra (checked 2026-11)
A hotel restaurant near Ammes Beach serving Mediterranean dishes with island ingredients. Reserve for a separate southern-coast evening and confirm the current seasonal menu.
Turquoise at Electra Kefalonia official site ↗KASTRO / PERATATA
Olive Lounge
$$$ Upscale · $$$ · About €35–60 per person for three courses, excluding large steaks and drinks (checked 2026-11)
A seasonal restaurant beside the Saint George’s Castle area, with braised dishes, seafood, and a terrace. It has closed for the winter; confirm its next season before booking.
Olive Lounge official site ↗ARGOSTOLI
Terre
$$$$ Luxury · $$$$ · About €70–100 per person for the tasting menu, with optional wine pairing (checked 2026-11)
Make an evening of the six-course tasting menu built around Kefalonian ingredients. The lower end is the food menu; the upper end adds the listed wine pairing.
Terre official site ↗IONIAN ISLANDS AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Sonder Pool Bar
A relaxed poolside evening at Metaxatos Apartments, with sunset views and a published drinks menu. Confirm seasonal opening before your visit. Sonder Pool Bar ↗
My Way Garden & Club
Choose the seasonal cocktail garden for a quieter evening, or check the club’s current program if you want to stay later. Its own site publishes the drinks menu; arrange a taxi back to your base. My Way Garden & Club ↗
Sami Beach Hotel Pool Bar
A poolside bar near the Sami shoreline, with a published drinks menu. Ask the hotel about nonresident access and seasonal opening before setting out. Sami Beach Hotel Pool Bar ↗
Choose an evening near your accommodation. Myrtos has a winding, unlit approach; arrange a licensed taxi or designated driver and leave the beach before dark if you are unfamiliar with the road.
KEFALONIA EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Pali Ekei Music Festival
Summer / Music across venues in Lixouri, on the Paliki peninsula. Check the organizer’s current program and access information before planning your evening.
Pali Ekei Music Festival official site ↗KYMATA International Film Festival
Summer / Film screenings and related cultural events at Thalassomilos near Argostoli. Use the organizer’s program for current venues and visitor details.
KYMATA International Film Festival ↗Currency / Euro
Greece uses the euro (EUR, €). Established hotels and restaurants commonly accept cards; carry some cash for small purchases, and check taxi payment options before the ride.
European Union / Greece and the euro ↗07 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for pebbles, sun, and a village stop.
IONIAN COAST KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Myrtos Mosaic bikini with a light overshirt, a broad-brimmed hat, and secure sandals. Bring your own water and shade.
On the road back
Change into dry clothing and secure shoes before driving or walking around a village. Keep swimwear covered away from the beach.
In town
Wear a dry shirt with shorts, a skirt, or trousers for dinner; add a light layer when the breeze picks up.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Fly to Kefalonia International Airport (EFL), then arrange a rental car or a taxi to Myrtos via Divarata.
Is Myrtos good for swimming?
Conditions matter more than the color of the water. It deepens quickly and can have strong surf; follow flags and lifeguards and stay out when conditions are rough.
Is the beach step-free?
The road reaches beach level, but the shore is loose pebbles. A continuous firm wheelchair route is not confirmed; ask the municipality about current assistance before visiting.
Can I buy lunch on the sand?
Do not rely on a beach kiosk or concession operating. Bring your own food and enough drinking water.
Can I visit without a car?
A prearranged taxi is an option. Check KTEL’s current beach service and the exact stop before relying on buses; confirm how you will get back.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Coral, teal, and the Ionian coast.
Coral and teal chevrons meet a high-waisted cut for a day split between the beach and the village.
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