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Best Time to Visit the Sea Turtles in Kefalonia

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I am hoping to some day see the sea turtles in Kefalonia and I think next year might be it. I hear they only go at certain times of the year. Does anyone know about this? If I travel in June will I see them? I heard that they also only go to certain beaches? Has anyone here seen them? I am so fascinated by this. I think June might be the best month for me to travel next year and Kefalonia looks like a great place in general.
 
Kaminia and mounda are the best places for nesting turtles. They will lay eggs from June to August . If you want to see the little hatchings I would say August to October. If you want to stay close by Skala is the best place and you can rent a car to drive Kaminia.
 
Jerry s said:
Kaminia and mounda are the best places for nesting turtles. They will lay eggs from June to August . If you want to see the little hatchings I would say August to October. If you want to stay close by Skala is the best place and you can rent a car to drive Kaminia.
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This sounds like an amazing site to see - I saw some footage of it on a documentary. They go right on the beach and nest, right? Do they protect the areas?
 
It is an amazing sight to watch the females come up from the sea to the beach. She digs with flippers and then lies her eggs . The nesting process can take 20 to 40 minutes. She may abandon the nest and dig another one for a variety of reasons, including hitting an obstacle or the sand being too dry. I'm not sure what the Greeks do now to protect the beach in nesting and hatching seasons. I was a youngster ( a long time ago) when I visited there to watch them.
In Australia where I live we have very strict rules and big fines if you contravene them.
 
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Off the Beaten Track Beaches in Kefalonia

I’m starting to plan a trip to Kefalonia, and while I know there are some famous beaches on the island, I’m much more interested in finding places that feel a little more off the beaten track. The kind of beaches where you might need to drive a bit farther, walk down a path, or just put in a little extra effort, but in return you get fewer crowds and a more natural atmosphere.

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