Location: Ionian Islands < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Kefalonia at 40
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Lixouri at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 900.0
Metres
Car: necessary
Xi beach is the only red sandy beach on Kefalonia & is ideal for families and non swimmers. Just around the corner is the famous Moving Rock (Kounopetra), which is not connected to the mainland but continually rocks gently back and forth. The Kipouria monastery is only half an hour away and is built on a shear cliff edge. Petani beach with its rolling waves, pebble shores and rocky outcrops (perfect for snorkelling), is not too dissimilar to Kefalonias' famous Myrtos Beach, and takes around 20 mins to get to by car. Don't miss the fabulous sunset, while relaxing over a glass of wine in one of the traditional tavernas situated on Petani beach. Another unique taverna is at Vatsa, where you can feel the sand under your feet while relaxing and watching the waves. In the village of Mantzavinata is the Viteratos winery where you can taste the locally produced wine of the area. Lixouri town has museums and a vast array of culture, with architecture dating back to, before the 1953 earthquake.