In this article, we will introduce you to the best things to do in Kefalonia, including the Incredible Myrtos beach. It is undoubtedly the most crucial attraction on the island, rivaled only by Melisani Cave in popularity.
It is located 29 km north of Argostoli. More significantly, it’s like a natural Greek theater, where huge green hills descend into the miraculously blue sea. Lately, it has gained a worldwide reputation. For that reason, it has been consistently included in travel magazines among the best beaches in Greece and the world. Hence, it has received numerous awards for its purity and natural beauty.
Secondly, the beach is well-organized at the most part with umbrellas and sundecks while a small part remains completely unspoilt, ideal for total isolation. However, keep in mind that in the summer, you may not be able to get a sun bed, unless you get there very early.
As you probably know, the natural beauty of Myrtos has become the trademark of Kefalonia and one of the most photographed places in Greece. Its decoration was also included in the film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin—the film which transformed Cephalonia into a world-famous island.
What’s more, the west coast of Myrtos offers spectacular sunset views. As a result, guests can stay on the beach until the evening, enjoying a drink at a comfortable beach bar.
To conclude, Myrtos is easily reachable by any means of transportation. But there’s excellent news: even if you don’t get a parking space near the beach. Namely, you can enjoy fantastic views from above as you go down the coast.
Getting to the beach
With private transfers:
Greeka.com recommends using an online pre-booked Kefalonia transfer service, which provides transfers by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranges a pickup directly from the airport, port, or hotel. Alternatively, you can also book your taxi online.
By renting the car
Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Kefalonia, which you can pick up directly from the airport, port, or hotel. Additionally, by using a rental car, visitors can discover Myrtos and many other places of interest in Cephalonia at their own pace.
By Public transfers
The island’s central bus station is in Argostoli. The good news is that buses run every day between Argostoli and Myrtos. However, schedules may change depending on the season. Just in case, always che k the official timetables here.
Tip. Since buses don’t always stop at every scheduled stop on their itinerary. We advise you to notify the driver of your destination so he can stop there.
By boat
There are daily boat tours organized from all the major tourist centers. You can choose an organized tour, which is not too expensive, or rent a boat. In the end, we should be careful. Only rent a boat if you have experience. Namely, the sea currents can be pretty strong there.
Safety tip
Some experienced travelers warn that the beach can be quite treacherous, especially when the wind and water currents are strong. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not go in the water under any circumstances in the presence of a red flag, and be extremely careful if a yellow flag is hoisted! Fortunately, the lifeguards take their work very seriously and always raise the proper flag in time.
Myrtos gallery
We have finally reached the end of this short article, “Incredible Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia.” We hope you enjoyed reading and viewing the photos.
We will prepare similar articles about the most beautiful beaches in the future. So make sure to stay tuned with us.
But before you go, please comment below and tell us which Greek beach you found the most fascinating.
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All the photos were taken from iStock.