Beaches of Livathos
Avithos Beach
is a scenic, sandy shoreline about 12 km from Argostoli near Svoronata. It features fine golden-reddish sand, shallow crystal-clear waters and an impressive mountain backdrop with lush vegetation.
Well organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and lifeguard, it’s ideal for families and relaxing swims. On the horizon you can see the tiny islet of Dias and even Zakynthos.
A couple of tavernas just behind the beach serve delicious local meals, and sunsets here are especially beautiful. The gentle sea and natural charm make Avithos a favourite coastal spot on the island.
Avithos - Beach
Ag. Thomas - Beach
Agios Thomas Beach
near Karavados, offering a blend of sand, pebbles and rocky platforms. Clear turquoise waters gently deepen, making it suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Pine-covered hills and olive groves frame the bay, creating a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere.
The beach is partly organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, yet quiet areas remain for visitors seeking solitude.
A small taverna above the shore serves traditional Greek dishes with sea views. Sunsets are warm and colourful, while the natural surroundings give Agios Thomas a relaxed, authentic island feel, ideal for calm days away from crowds and families.
Spartia Beach
near the village of the same name, offering a mix of sand and fine pebbles. The water is clear, calm, and shallow near the shore, ideal for relaxed swimming.
Rocky edges form small coves and create interesting spots for snorkelling. The beach feels quiet and local, retaining a natural, unspoiled atmosphere.
Above the shoreline, traditional tavernas serve fresh seafood and home-style Greek dishes with beautiful sea views. From the beach, views stretch toward Zakynthos, while surrounding hills and olive groves give Spartia a laid-back, authentic character, perfect for peaceful afternoons, gentle sunsets, and slow island days.
Trapezaki Beach
set beneath the slopes of Mount Ainos. A mix of soft sand and small pebbles meets clear, shallow waters that are calm and inviting for swimming.
The beach feels relaxed and uncrowded, ideal for those seeking a slower pace. Olive groves and low hills frame the landscape, while views extend across the Ionian Sea toward Zakynthos.
Nearby tavernas offer traditional Greek food and local wine with sea views. Trapezaki’s natural setting, gentle sea, and open space make it perfect for quiet beach days, scenic sunsets, and laid-back island living.
Lourdas Beach
beneath the dramatic slopes of Mount Ainos. A long curve of soft sand and fine pebbles meets clear, turquoise waters that gently deepen, ideal for swimming.
The scenery is striking, with green hills rising behind the beach and wide views across the Ionian Sea toward Zakynthos. The atmosphere is relaxed and spacious, never feeling crowded.
Along the beachfront, traditional tavernas serve local dishes and fresh seafood, perfect for long lunches by the sea. Lourdas combines natural beauty with a calm, welcoming feel, making it a favourite for leisurely beach days, scenic walks, and memorable sunsets.
Lourdas - Beach
Ai Helis Beach
is a small, peaceful beach on Kefalonia’s southwest coast near Svoronata. Soft sand and shallow, clear waters make it ideal for swimming, especially for families.
The beach has a calm, local feel, framed by low cliffs and greenery. Its sheltered position keeps the sea gentle, while the open horizon offers beautiful sunset views.
A nearby taverna serves traditional Greek dishes just steps from the shore, adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Ai Helis is quieter than larger beaches nearby, making it perfect for visitors seeking simplicity, warm waters, and an easy-going seaside escape close to the island’s villages.
Amandakis Beach
is a tiny, secluded cove on Kefalonia’s southern coast near Spartia. Mostly rocky with flat stone platforms, it offers exceptionally clear, deep-blue waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
The setting feels wild and untouched, surrounded by low cliffs, shrubs, and open sea views. With no facilities, Amandakis attracts visitors seeking privacy and a natural atmosphere rather than comfort.
The sea is usually calm, and the rocky shoreline creates dramatic contrasts of colour and texture. At sunset, the light reflects beautifully off the water, making this hidden spot perfect for quiet swims, peaceful moments, and experiencing Kefalonia’s raw coastal beauty.
Amandakis - Beach
Beaches of Livathos
Avithos Beach
is a scenic, sandy shoreline about 12 km from Argostoli near Svoronata. It features fine golden-reddish sand, shallow crystal-clear waters and an impressive mountain backdrop with lush vegetation.
Well organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and lifeguard, it’s ideal for families and relaxing swims. On the horizon you can see the tiny islet of Dias and even Zakynthos.
A couple of tavernas just behind the beach serve delicious local meals, and sunsets here are especially beautiful. The gentle sea and natural charm make Avithos a favourite coastal spot on the island.
- Avithos - Beach
Agios Thomas Beach
near Karavados, offering a blend of sand, pebbles and rocky platforms. Clear turquoise waters gently deepen, making it suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Pine-covered hills and olive groves frame the bay, creating a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere.
The beach is partly organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, yet quiet areas remain for visitors seeking solitude.
A small taverna above the shore serves traditional Greek dishes with sea views. Sunsets are warm and colourful, while the natural surroundings give Agios Thomas a relaxed, authentic island feel, ideal for calm days away from crowds and families.
- Ag. Thomas - Beach
Spartia Beach
near the village of the same name, offering a mix of sand and fine pebbles. The water is clear, calm, and shallow near the shore, ideal for relaxed swimming.
Rocky edges form small coves and create interesting spots for snorkelling. The beach feels quiet and local, retaining a natural, unspoiled atmosphere.
Above the shoreline, traditional tavernas serve fresh seafood and home-style Greek dishes with beautiful sea views. From the beach, views stretch toward Zakynthos, while surrounding hills and olive groves give Spartia a laid-back, authentic character, perfect for peaceful afternoons, gentle sunsets, and slow island days.
Trapezaki Beach
set beneath the slopes of Mount Ainos. A mix of soft sand and small pebbles meets clear, shallow waters that are calm and inviting for swimming.
The beach feels relaxed and uncrowded, ideal for those seeking a slower pace. Olive groves and low hills frame the landscape, while views extend across the Ionian Sea toward Zakynthos.
Nearby tavernas offer traditional Greek food and local wine with sea views. Trapezaki’s natural setting, gentle sea, and open space make it perfect for quiet beach days, scenic sunsets, and laid-back island living.
Lourdas Beach
beneath the dramatic slopes of Mount Ainos. A long curve of soft sand and fine pebbles meets clear, turquoise waters that gently deepen, ideal for swimming.
The scenery is striking, with green hills rising behind the beach and wide views across the Ionian Sea toward Zakynthos. The atmosphere is relaxed and spacious, never feeling crowded.
Along the beachfront, traditional tavernas serve local dishes and fresh seafood, perfect for long lunches by the sea. Lourdas combines natural beauty with a calm, welcoming feel, making it a favourite for leisurely beach days, scenic walks, and memorable sunsets.
- Lourdas - Beach
Ai Helis Beach
is a small, peaceful beach on Kefalonia’s southwest coast near Svoronata. Soft sand and shallow, clear waters make it ideal for swimming, especially for families.
The beach has a calm, local feel, framed by low cliffs and greenery. Its sheltered position keeps the sea gentle, while the open horizon offers beautiful sunset views.
A nearby taverna serves traditional Greek dishes just steps from the shore, adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Ai Helis is quieter than larger beaches nearby, making it perfect for visitors seeking simplicity, warm waters, and an easy-going seaside escape close to the island’s villages.
Amandakis Beach
is a tiny, secluded cove on Kefalonia’s southern coast near Spartia. Mostly rocky with flat stone platforms, it offers exceptionally clear, deep-blue waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
The setting feels wild and untouched, surrounded by low cliffs, shrubs, and open sea views. With no facilities, Amandakis attracts visitors seeking privacy and a natural atmosphere rather than comfort.
The sea is usually calm, and the rocky shoreline creates dramatic contrasts of color and texture. At sunset, the light reflects beautifully off the water, making this hidden spot perfect for quiet swims, peaceful moments, and experiencing Kefalonia’s raw coastal beauty.
- Amandakis - Beach