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Visiting Petani beach is one of the best things to do in Kefalonia

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Start date Jun 17, 2021

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dpappas87

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I would love to visit Petani beach one day! Have any of you been?? Watching these videos is almost the same thing as being there

k_tsoukalas

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This beach looks absolutely stunning. Seems like that is a trend in Greece, but especially on Kefalonia.

kef_john68

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k_tsoukalas said:
This beach looks absolutely stunning. Seems like that is a trend in Greece, but especially on Kefalonia.

This does look like a great place! When I make it to Kefalonia I'll check it out...

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I’ve been looking at photos and maps of Kefalonia lately, and what really stands out is how dramatic the coastline seems from above. The cliffs, the sharp turns, the sudden views of turquoise water — it feels like the kind of island where the drive itself is part of the experience.

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