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As an iconic place in Kefalonia Island, Myrtos beach is one of the most attractive and popular beaches in Greece, and belong to the best local attractions. The location of this magnificient place is incredible picturesque, where the steep cliffs, the white pebbles and the vivid colours of the sea are also amazing.

On maps this gem is usually known as also Paralia Myrtos (or Παραλία Μύρτος in Greek), and it is located on the west coast of the island. If you are looking for the best places in Kefalonia, Myrtos beach is definitely one of the most impressive places, which offer exceptional natural beauty for its visitors.

Myrtos beach
  • Known as: Myrtos beach, Mirtos, Παραλία Μύρτος
  • Location: Kefalonia northwest
  • Access: asphalt road
  • Facilities: parking lot (small, but free), parasols and sunbeds, beach bar, showers, lifeguard
  • Shore: pebbles, coarse sand
  • Sea surface: deepens suddenly, there can be waves
  • Coordinates and map: 38.342567, 20.536417
  • Villages nearby: Divarata

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Where to find Myrtos beach in Kefalonia Island, how to access and parking

Myrtos beach is situated on the west coastline of Kefalonia Island, approx. 29 kilometers away from Argostoli. The road wich leads to Myrtos beach in Kefalonia starts from Divarata village, just follow the road signs or the coordinates above. Don’t worry, the junction to the beach is well signed, and the village is located just one and a half kilometers away from Myrtos.

The road conditions are acceptable, the road is getting winding and slightly narrow only at the last hundred meters.

Road to Myrtos beach

It’s an important information also that usually there are no organized boat trips to this great beach, but during summer season there are some local KTEL buses, which depart directly to the beach. The bus stop of Myrtos is near the beach, just a two minute walk from the shore.

Myrtos beach parking lot and parasols with sunbeds

Myrtos beach parking is free, but as you can see on the photos of the parking lots, the places are limited. After the free parking lot is getting filled (and it often fills up quickly in the summer months, especially in July and in August), the vehicles have to park next to the narrow road.

Myrtos beach parking lot

Best viewpoints and lookouts of Myrtos

If you arrive by car to Myrtos beach, you can visit two great lookouts, which offer amazing panoramic views. Most of the iconic photos of Myrtos and Kefalonia Island are taken from these exceptional places, both lookouts are located directly next to the main road.

Myrtos beach viewpoint lookout

One of the best lookouts is located on the southern side of the beach, where the west road leads on the coast between Agkonas (Agia Kyriaki) and Divarata villages, while the other exceptional viewpoint can be find between Myrtos beach and the picturesque Assos village.

The viewpoints are almost never empty, these are very popular places along the road, where millions of unforgettable photos are taken every year.

View to Myrtos beach Kefalonia from best lookout

Best features of Myrtos beach

In Kefalonia Myrtos beach is one of the most beautiful places, due to its geographical conditions. Imagine a huge bay at the foot of two high mountains, where dazzling white pebbles meet turquoise coloured waters, and the sea brings out all shades of blue. A lot of travellers say that the scenery of Myrtos is like a painting, where the nature is the artist, and impress all the visitors.

Ionian sea white pebbles at Myrtos beach in Kefalonia, Greece

The incredible colours of the sea are due to the dazzling white limestone, which is quite common in the area of this beach in Kefalonia Island. The waves of the Ionian Sea wash the limestone pebbles of the beach, and the sea colours are more intense, as the waves are getting bigger.

From Myrtos beach viewpoints and lookouts (which are located high above the beach) you can see when the water is calm, and when the waves are big. When you see the blue colours are incredible vivid, there are significant waves on the beach.

Kefalonia Mirtos beach pebbles and white sand

A lot of travellers write in their blogs and travel guides, that by visiting Myrtos beach you will find only pebbles, but that’s usually not true exactly. There is also fine limestone sand in some parts of the beach, only it’s rare. Myrtos deepens quite quick, you can walk just about 3-4 meters in the water and after you have to swim. Swimming shoes are optional to wear, but if you have sensitive soles, due to the pebbles these can be useful.

In the central part of Myrtos you can rent some umbrellas and sunbeds during summer season, and sometimes a small beach bar also awaits for guests for refreshing drunk or snack. It’s worth to known that in recent years there were a few occasions, when the beach has not even been developed in any way by mid-summer.

Parasols and Myrtos beach

Myrtos beach offer magical sunsets in Kefalonia, because the sun paints the beach and its surroundings into orange shades. And a little extra: did you know that Myrtos beach is also a movie star? There is a few scene in the Hollywood movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, when the Italian soldiers sing and enjoy their life in Kefalonia. This scene was shot here, with the next scenes when a Turkish bomb was found and it was detonated.

The shore with cliffs and parking lot

The waves of Myrtos

Because in Kefalonia Myrtos beach is located on the west coast and faces to the open sea, it is more exposed to the winds and waves. Depending on the actual currents and wind conditions, there are two faces of this bay: there can be calm sea surface and big waves either.

Big waves

At calm sea surface Myrtos beach can be suitable for children also, but when the waves hit the beach, there must be pay attention for getting into the sea. The big waves of Myrtos beach are amazing, and the blue colours of the sea are incredible!

Beautiful colours of Myrtos beach in Kefalonia

The central part of the beach is secured by lifeguard service during the day, but the visitors must be very careful. When the waves make the sea dangerous for a swim here, a red flag indicates the danger in the tower of lifeguard, and swimming is prohibited.

Myrtos beach cave

On the northernmost point you can visit Myrtos beach cave, which is a rock cavity in the vertical cliffs. This cave can be noticed even in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin movie.

Myrtos beach cave

Due to its location, the area of the cave is not organized, but you can use your own umbrella.

Where to stay in apartments and hotels nearby

Behind Myros beach there are no such accommodations, because the area is protected and it surrounded by steep mountains. The nearest village, Divarata lies about 2 kilometers away, which offer some recommended apartments for a stay in the area:

Other villages nearby are Agia Efimia about 9 kilometers away, and the charming Assos about 10 kilometers away.

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Sea temperatures of Myrtos

When you see the maps of Kefalonia Island, you will notice that Myrtos beach is situated on the east coastline. This location means the bay is more exposed to currents and waves, and sea temperatures can change quite fast during a week. But there are some good news also, because in summer months, from mid June to Mid September the sea temperatures of Myrtos beach are pleasant, usually above 24 Celsius degrees.

Actual sea temperatures

In extreme cases actual sea temperatures can fall under 24 Celsius, but in July and in August on most of the sunny days temperatures are above 25 Celsius degrees here, and can rise up tp 26 Celsius even.

Why visit Myrtos beach in Kefalonia Island, our review

The amazing photos of Myrtos beach are favourite by many travellers due the sea colours and the beautiful natural scenery. Myrtos beach photos are iconic in Kefalonia -Island and in Greece, a lot of travel guides introduce the island through the images of this incredible place.

Visit Myrtos beach and review

For the the best photos it’s worth to visit the viewpoints above, but also the images which were shot directly on beach are also great. We like this place very much, because its natural scenery is beautiful, and the colours of the beach are really amazing when the sun shines.

It’s important to know that for snorkeling and diving there are much better options than this place. Other local beaches have much vibrant marine life, such as Petani beach or Antisamos beach, but if you have diving goggles and the sea is calm, you can try a snorkel here.

We strongly suggest a trip to here and spend a few hours to discover Myrtos beach, because this place belongs definitely to the best attractions of the island, which you should not to miss on your holiday!

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