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I know this is going to be controversial, but I'd love to hear everyone's experiences and thoughts about the most beautiful beaches in Kefalonia. I know that many of you are biased, but that's ok, I'll take that into account when making my travel plans this year LOL.
 
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This is a tough question!! My favorite beach on Kefalonia is the red XI beach...it is truly amazing!


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That's a super difficult question, and I'm definitely biased lol. My top two would have to be Antisamos beach and Kaminia. Antisamos is surrounded by hills and forests, which gives it a nice, rustic charm and that’s why I love it.
 
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xmelissaa said:
I know this is going to be controversial, but I'd love to hear everyone's experiences and thoughts about the most beautiful beaches in Kefalonia. I know that many of you are biased, but that's ok, I'll take that into account when making my travel plans this year LOL.
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I am not biased because I have no family roots on the island. I visited it only once and went to several places. Other than Myrtos, that's admittedly stunning, Skala also remains unforgettable to me. I highly recommend you don't miss this beautiful sandy beach!
 
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Makris Gialos is amazing! The water is crystal clear, and the beach is so clean. It's super popular among tourists, and it's a great place to hang out and even meet new people. I love lounging on the beach chairs there.

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Skala beach is super underrated. Most people think that Pebble Beach is are nice, but that's totally not true. It's so beautiful and the water is really clean. Just make sure that you bring proper shoes, because the pump is going to be a little uncomfortable under your feet. Here's a pic of skala beach

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seleanor said:
Skala beach is super underrated. Most people think that Pebble Beach is are nice, but that's totally not true. It's so beautiful and the water is really clean. Just make sure that you bring proper shoes, because the pump is going to be a little uncomfortable under your feet. Here's a pic of skala beach

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Pebbles??? That sounds so uncomfortable LOL not really what I have in mind when I want to go to the beach in Greece.
 
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Pebbles??? That sounds so uncomfortable LOL not really what I have in mind when I want to go to the beach in Greece.
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Not all parts of the beach have pebbles (as you can see in the pic) but yeah, it's not the most popular. But it is beautiful for taking pictures, it's more of a beach to chill at or check out as you walk along on the boardwalk.
 
Myrtos, definitely!
 
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xmelissaa said:
I know this is going to be controversial, but I'd love to hear everyone's experiences and thoughts about the most beautiful beaches in Kefalonia. I know that many of you are biased, but that's ok, I'll take that into account when making my travel plans this year LOL.
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All the beaches in Kefalonia are amazing!! If we had to pick, our favourite is Vouti Beach!!!
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