Lixouri

Lixouri, the second greatest city of Kefalonia, is in the northwest of the island, across from Argostoli. It is situated in a region of exceptional beauty, where the ancient city of Pali (or Palaiokastro) used to be. The greatest part of the city was rebuilt after the earthquakes in 1953, yet always preserving its traditional architectural features.

Here, you can visit the Library, in a two-storey neoclassical building, mansion of the Iakovatos family, with remarkable surroundings (1866), that also houses the museum of the Typaldos-Iakovatos. You will also find here the monasteries of Kipouria and Koronato, Byzantine convents with rare ecclesiastic monuments and the statue of Andreas Laskaratos, the great prose writer and satirist poet at the beach of the city keeping its back to Argostoli (it is said that Argostoli and Lixouri have a dispute between them for many years and Laskaratos was Lixourian). The wetland of Valtos-Livadi, in the Livadi bay, is one of the most important wetlands of the island, where more than 100 creeks empty and many bird species find refuge such as white herons, swans, cisticolas, greenfinches, etc.

The city of Lixouri has a remarkable course in the field of arts and letters. This is where the first philharmonic orchestra of the island was founded, which is the oldest in Greece, after the philharmonic of Corfu (Kerkyra).

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Beaches

Lagadakia 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

A small, protected beach with pretty pebbles and water of all blue shades. It is at Paliki peninsula, at its south side. To get there, follow the route to Gero Gompo, turning at the main road between Chavriata and Chavdata.

Lepada 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

Lepada beach is the closest to Lixouri. It is a beautiful, natural beach with red sand. It is at the west coast of Kefalonia, at the east side of Paliki peninsula.

Megas Lakos 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

Megas Lakos beach is next to Xi beach. It is equally organized but more peaceful. It is very long and famous for the red colour of its sand (like Xi beach). Its water is very shallow for a great distance (ideal for young children) and its bed is covered with thin sand. It has a tavern, a canteen, a café and umbrellas. It has an easy access and comfortable parking.

Xi 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

One of the most famous in the island, a natural spa (mud bath) with red aluminate sand and deep blue water. It is separated with a tall boulder from Megas Lakos beach. It is at the south side of Paliki peninsula at 8 km from Lixouri, at the south part of Kefalonia. The beach is named Xi, because the bay in which it rests looks like the Greek letter xi («Ξ»). The rare red sand of the beach and the aluminate boulders surrounding it are an attraction for visitors. Opposite is Vardiani island, a paradise for fishermen.

Atheras 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

Atheras beach is situated north of Lixouri, at the small and quiet village with the same name. It is a quiet, clean beach with sand and magnificent view. Here you will find the small Porto Atheras marina, with traditional fish taverns, and St. Spiridon’s church.

Petani 1 2 3 4 5 ( 0 Votes )

A beach protected by mountain sides, with white sand and blue and green water, ideal for swimming and diving. It is north of Lixouri, at the west coast of Kefalonia. Many consider it to be the “Paliki’s answer to Mirtos”!

Platia Amos 1 2 3 4 5 ( 1 Vote )

One of the most impressive sandy beaches of Kefalonia where you may go after descending almost 400 steps. It is at Paliki peninsula, at the west coast of the island.