Erissos is the name of the northern part of Kefalonia, Greece. The highlights include two of the most impressive villages of the island, the picturesque Assos and the colorful Fiskardo . The rest of the area has numerous villages with traditional houses.
Assos
Fiskardo
Wild nature, beautiful beaches with blue crystal clear waters and stunning views make this region a corner of paradise.
Emplisi
The painting is completed by forests of cypress trees, unique rock formations and stunning views towards Ithaka, Lefkada and, on a clear day, mainland Greece.
Dafnoudi
I will leave aside the main beaches of Assos and Fiskardo as they are pretty busy, especially in the high season and I will concentrate on the pristine ones.
Kimilia
The beaches predominantly have white pebbles, crystal clear water and they are surrounded by lush vegetation.
Dafnoudi and Kimilia are hidden among trees and rocks. Perfect for snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing, they are to be found after a nice walk through the forest.
Emplisi is a bit more touristic but the views are stunning. It is quite close to Fiskardo and a 5 stars hotel. There are olive trees on the beach, a parking and a small shop for refreshments and snacks. Explore the forest near by and discover amazing rock formations, both natural and man made.
Evreti
On the eastern coast you will find Foki, Xylokaravo, Evreti and Kamini beaches.
They are all small oasis of pure tranquility. The last 3 are best to visit by boat.
Dive into the Ionian blue, read a book under the olive trees and explore the raw, beautiful greek nature. Again, don't forget to take everything you need with you as these beaches have no shops, sunbeds or umbrellas.
Well, if you are a nature lover and a day on the beach, among the trees is your favorite way of spending it, then you are in for a treat.
My favorites from the above are Kimilia, Emplisi and Foki. Which are yours?
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Till next time, take care!
Beldi