Myrtos, Assos, Antisamos - A day to remember on Kefalonia

Myrtos, Assos and Antisamos are 3 of the most popular and beautiful places on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. I've been many times to these places and now, after 7 summers on Kefalonia, I can honestly say I will never get enough of them.

I remember first time I've seen Myrtos back in 2013, I was on an island tour with the clients from the hotel where I was working. The first gaze upon the marvelous beach was from above, window seat in the bus. I was so impressed by the blue shades of the sea and the steep mountain cliffs around it.

This summer I arrived on the white pebble beach in the middle of July. Despite the pandemic it was quite busy. The bar was open, many cars parked near by and couple of touristic busses coming and going.

The water was as light blue as I remember it. The waves were pretty small compared to other days. Many youngsters were having a cold beer or a snack in the shade provided by the cave at the far left side of Myrtos.

After spending couple of hours in the sun I left the impressive Myrtos behing and decided to head to the picturesque village of Assos. The coastal road offers incredible views of the island and the Ionian Sea.

20 minutes later I was already walking on the beautiful streets of Assos. Colorful houses on the left and right, souvenir and coffee shops, green trees and blue sea, this is Assos in a shell. I took a short walk to the northern part of the village climbing between the private villas, to enjoy a moment of solitude.

Hopefully next summer this wonderful village and for that matter also Myrtos would have fully recovered after Ianos Medicane hit in the middle of September destroying roads and houses.

Next up on the list was Antisamos beach. Situated on the opposite side of Myrtos, this amazing place is surrounded by green hills. The beach itself is a white pebble one with crystal clear water, ideal for snorkeling and diving.

Antisamos is situated near Sami village. On the hills near by one can find remains of The Ancient Acropolis of Sami, a powerful fortified town inhabited from the Paleolithic Times. Several references of Ancient Sami are found in Homer's poems (Heliad, Odyssey) when Sami fought in the Trojan War.

In the recent years Antisamos became very popular especially among youngsters. Various bars and restaurants were established along the beach with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas. 

Unfortunately just like the other 2 places that I was telling you about before Antisamos took a big hit during the big storm. Only time will tell if the bar owners will have the budget to fix and reopen their establishments during the summer of 2021.

In conclusion you can visit these 3 gems in one day and enjoy the sun, the views and the fresh air. They are some of the most popular places on the island, so in case you are looking for secluded beaches, peace and quiet, I recommend you Agia Eleni, Kato Lagadi , Dafnoudi or Kimilia.

Be sure to have a look at my FREE DOWNLOADABLE 2021 Kefalonia Calendar.

'till next time, take care, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Beldi

A gift for you: 2021 Kefalonia Calendar - FREE DOWNLOAD

 As holidays almost knock on our doors I thought to make them even sweeter. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you already know about the love that I have for Kefalonia, Greece. I've spent 7 summers there working, making new friends, traveling and indulging myself into the local experiences.

So I've gathered some of my favorite pics from last summer in order to create this 2021 Kefalonia Calendar for you. Did I mention you can download it for free?! You heard it right. 12 pictures of beautiful places worth exploring, plus front and back covers, that you can print and have as your own 2021 Calendar or give as a present to your friends and loved ones.

Let's break them down for you.

For the cover photo I chose Kato Lagadi, a remote splendid cove situated close to Poros. How to get there and much more, read all the details HERE.

For January I chose Kimilia beach, a beautiful hidden gem in the northern part of the island. With its crystal clear water and lush greenery it is one of the ideal spots for snorkeling. Read all about it HERE.

February comes with a picture of this wild, pristine beach, situated between Kounopetra and Xi, Koutala. Discover it and many other ones in THIS ARTICLE.

Dafnoudi is the place I chose to represent March. This lovely beach is another beautiful spot where you can cool off the summer heat while exploring Erissos. More details HERE.

For April I chose Galini, one of my favorite gems in Lassi. Put it on your bucket list together with all these other not so well known places that you can visit next summer.

May, June and July present you 3 of the most well known places on Kefalonia: Antisamos beach with its wonderful panoramic views, the picturesque village of Assos and the most praised Myrtos beach. Need more reasons to visit Kefalonia?! READ all about it!

For August and September I chose Agia Eleni and Petani, two of the most magical beaches on the western coast of Paliki. Spoil yourself with unforgettable moments on these places.

The last 3 months of the year bring you a bunch of brilliant places one must see while exploring the south coast of Paliki. Lagadakia is known for its crystal clear water and rock formations.

Platia Ammos is the wildest, not so easy accessible yet magnificent point of view, especially for sunsets. Vrachinari with its sandy golden arms invite you to indulge yourself into local cuisine while watching the sun going down in the Ionian Sea.

These being said you can DOWNLOAD FOR FREE your 2021 KEFALONIA CALENDAR and print it in your own terms. I hope this makes your holidays a bit better. I can't wait to be back on my favorite greek island. 

'till then, take care.

Beldi