Myrtos Beach – Best Beach in Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece

May 23, 2012 No Comments

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GreeceBest Places To Go in Athens, Greece. Read more ... » has countless beautiful beaches on earth. But if you are planning to go to KefaloniaIn Pictures: Boating to Melissani Cave, Kefalonia, Greece. Read more ... », then you should head to Myrtos beachTop 10 Best Bora Bora Overwater Bungalows . Read more ... ». Myrtos beach is Kefalonia‘s main vacationWelcome to Traffic Travel. Read more ... » spotlight (other than Melissani cave), a beautiful beach where no resort attached. It is one of the most famous beaches in the Ionian islands.

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For you who love to sunbathe, Myrtos can be one nice place to get your skin tanned. You will be among other visitors flock in here who love to soak up the rays especially in high season. In Myrtos, you can rent the umbrellas, which are limited. And the beach is kept free from watersports, which then leave you the only option to swim.

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But then again you will be amazed by the beauty of Myrtos. Small white pebbles, green, blue and turquoise-colored water, and the calm situation is definitely good for your relaxation. In summer, it can be very hot due to the sun reflecting from white sand and pebbled and white cliffs. Since no resort located here, the feeling of being in Myrtos is natural.

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To reach Myrtos, you should go through a steep tarmac road (approximately three or four kilometers long) from the village way above. You can get there by public transport or driving your own car and park on the road or available parking spaces.

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On the way down, you will see people taking photographs. Well it is because they enjoy the best view of Myrtos from above. You will see the complete combination of stunning colors of mother naturePlace of the day: Metéora, Greece, a Combination of Peaceful and Breathtaking Views of Nature. Read more ... »; blue sea, white cliffs, and white sandy beach all in one! No wonder Myrtos is voted for one of the best beaches in Greece! Seeing the beach from above makes you feel like seeing a postcard and suddenly by magic being able to go inside it

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Myrtos beach was a location for the film of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin played by Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz. Watch the trailer below:

If you wish to visit Myrtos, there are daily flights to Kefalonia from Athens and weekly flights from UK. As for options to take ferries, you can find ferries leave from Kyllini or Patra.

 

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