Myrtos Beach

The most famous beach in the Ionian — Myrtos is a perfect crescent of white pebbles between two green mountains, its waters a shade of blue that has won awards for years.

About Myrtos Beach

Myrtos is the beach that Greek travel posters were invented for: a flawless crescent of white pebbles more than a kilometre long, set at the foot of the green slopes of Mount Agia Dynati on the northwest coast of Kefalonia, with water in a shade of electric blue that has been ranked among the most beautiful in the world. The bay is framed by two great arms of limestone rock, and the combination of pale pebbles, deep indigo water, and bare green mountains above gives it an almost abstract perfection. In the simplest terms it is a big, empty, beautiful beach: no sunbeds, no tavernas, no music, no facilities of any kind - just a long shingle shore, an enormous bay, and the sound of the sea. The water is extraordinarily clear and deepens quickly, and swimming out into the open bay with the mountains towering behind you is a genuinely memorable experience. Because there is no shade, a visit is usually an affair of a few hours: sun, swim, and the famous view from the clifftop on the way down, one of the great photographic moments of the Ionian. Myrtos shot to wider fame when it appeared in the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, shot on Kefalonia in 2000, and it has since been repeatedly named among the top beaches in Europe and the world. It is a beach for purists - unspoiled, uncluttered, and magnificent - and it is unmissable on any itinerary around Kefalonia.

Things to book in Myrtos Beach

Rent a Car and Go Pick up at the airport, drop off when you leave. Find Your Hotel Hotels and stays on Kiwi, alongside flights and cars. Book Your Ride Before You Land Pre-book the airport transfer and it is waiting when you step out. Skip-the-Line Tickets Attractions and events booked ahead, so the queue is not your queue. Tours Small Enough to Remember Sightseeing with a local guide, booked before you arrive. Data Working Before You Land A travel eSIM that is live the moment you clear customs.

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The most famous beach in the Ionian — Myrtos is a perfect crescent of white pebbles between two green mountains, its waters a shade of blue that has won awards for years.