Livathos
Livathos is one of the most beautiful regions of Kefalonia. A series of picturesque villages, built within olive groves, beautiful sandy beaches in combination with lowland and mountainous features of the island, compose a region of exceptional physiognomy and an attraction pole for many tourists.
Here, you can visit the picturesque villages nearby: Lakithra, built on the top of a hill with an enchanting view (it is said that this is where Lord Byron wrote “Don Juan”), Domata, Travliata, Sarlata, Minies, Kourkoumelata, Metaxata, Svoroniata, with houses of traditional architecture in a verdurous area with olives, orange trees, vineyards and thousands of flowers.
You can also visit the Venetian castle of Aghios Georgios (13th century) of great historical value, in the position of the medieval capital of the island, Travliata. Walls, underground passages, ruins of the house of the Venetian intendant, the barracks and the catholic temple of Saint Marcus are preserved.
Beaches
Avithos ( 0 Votes ) |
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A beach with red sand separated by an impressive boulder in Kaligata oh Livatho. Dias island, half a mile across, completes the scenery.
St. Chelis ( 0 Votes ) |
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A beach protected by big boulders at Livatho, with shallow water. It is ideal for families and offers a potential for sport activities.
Ames ( 0 Votes ) |
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One of the most loved small beaches, clean, with thin sand. It is situated next to the airport, at Svoronata, 8 km from Argostoli.
Lourdas ( 1 Vote ) |
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A beach with white sand and small pebbles with length of 1 km. You may also practice water sports here. From the beach there is a wonderful view to Aenos mountain. It is at Livathou, in south Kefalonia.
Minies ( 0 Votes ) |
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Minies beach is only 4 km from the island’s capital Argostoli. It is a beach with sand and blue water, organized with deck chairs and umbrellas visited by a lot of tourists every year to enjoy its calm and clean water.
Spartia ( 0 Votes ) |
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Spartia beach is near Spartia town. It is a sandy beach with a port, surrounded by steep boulders. It isn’t highly developed, but you may find some taverns.
Trapezaki ( 0 Votes ) |
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A sandy beach with clean water, relatively organized. It is considered one of the best small beaches of the island with the highest temperature of all the rest. It is situated at the south side of the island, near Mousata village.