Myrtos viewpoint

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Best Myrtos beach viewpoints

The iconic views of Kefalonia: Myrtos beach viewpoints are among the best lookouts of the island, which are definitely worth to visit. Near Myrtos you can find two recommended lookouts, in the north and in the south. Both viewpoints can be reached very easy, and offer amazing panoramic views and different angles to the most famous beach of Kefalonia island.

Myrtos beach panoramiv viewpoint

These Myrtos beach viewpoints are situated directly to the main road, which leads on the west coast, so these great places can be accessed via asphalt road, and you don’t have to drive on poor quality dirt roads!

Best Myrtos beach viewpoints
  • Known as: Myrtos beach viewpoint, Myrtos beach panoramic views
  • Location: Kefalonia west coast
  • Coordinates and map: 38.337939, 20.532438 (south viewpoint and lookout)
  • Coordinates and map: 38.347655, 20.541519 (north viewpoint and lookout)
  • Access: asphalt road
  • Facilities: parking lot, bench
  • Villages nearby: Divarata

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The best Myrtos beach viewpoint in the north

The best known Myrtos beach viewpoint is situated in the north side of the beach, next to the main road. This lookout is was built between Myrtos and Assos village, and there are a few places for cars and scooters. In recent years near to this Myrtos viewpoint a brand new bridge was constructed for the traffic, because the hillside was collapsed by an earthquake.

Myrtos beach lookout and north viewpoint

From the north viewpoint of Myrtos beach the panoramic views are so breathtaking, that a lot of travel guides and magazines choose these photos, to introduce their readers to the island of Kefalonia. From this lookout travellers can admire the full size of Myrtos beach, and the surrounding high mountains and vertical cliffs too.

Kefalonia Myrtos beach viewpont and best lookout

In the distance, 8-10 kilometers away there can be seen the white cliffs of Fteri beach and some other hidden gems of Kefalonia, such as Vouti beach and the houses of Zola village.

Myrtos beach viewpoint and lookout in the south

The southern lookout of Myrtos is situated also next to the coastal road, which leads between Divarata village and the Argostoli. This Myrtos beach viewpoint offer different angle, but the panoramic views are also amazing! Next the to road there are few parking places for cars and bikes.

Myrtos beach lookout and viewpoint in the south

From this exceptional Myrtos lookout the visitors can clearly see a large piece of the magical bay, the white limestone cliffs in the background, and the pensinsula of Assos village!

Myrtos beach viewpoint and south lookout

In Kefalonia island the two famous viewpoints of Myrtos beach are the best places to take great holiday photos, and undoubtly contribute to experiencing the beauty of the island.