Info About Petani Beach on Kefalonia?

[dimi_pat]

I’m planning a trip to Kefalonia this summer and have been looking into Petani Beach. From photos, it looks incredible, the cliffs, the water color, and the whole setting seem really dramatic, almost like a quieter version of Myrtos.

I’m curious what it’s actually like in peak summer though. Does it get very crowded, or is it still possible to enjoy it without feeling packed in? I’ve also heard the drive down is pretty steep and winding, was it manageable or a bit stressful?

Another thing I’m wondering about is the water. I’ve read that it can get deep quickly and sometimes has waves, did that impact swimming at all?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I haven’t personally been to Petani Beach , but a few of my family members have visited, and they absolutely loved it. From what they told me, it really is as stunning as the photos, those cliffs and the deep blue water make it feel dramatic, but a bit more relaxed than Myrtos.

In peak summer, they said it does get busy, especially midday, but not overwhelmingly crowded if you go earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. Timing seems to make a big difference there.

The drive down is definitely steep and winding, but they found it manageable if you take it slowly and stay cautious on the turns.