One of the most stunning beaches in Greece, if not of the world, can be found here and any visitor to Kefalonia should not leave without seeing the beautiful and breathtaking Myrtos Beach. It’s ultra blue waters are amazing, and although it gets very busy in the high season, it is a large beach with space for everybody.
Other small beaches in the area can be found in Agia Efimia and along the coastline between Pylaros and Sami including Lithovatis, (Agia Efimia), Agia Efimia Beach, and Agia Paraskevi. Agia Efimia, traditionally a fishing village, retains its charm with a bustling harbour and a welcoming local population. Whilst In Agia Efimia visit the Roman Villa, located behind the main square of the village.
Makriotika, at the heart of Pylaros, is the only village that has maintained a lot of the color and character of the pre earthquake times it’s worth a walk around, there is a coffee shop and a couple of tavernas, and visit the Olive Story Museum (check for opening times – 2019 opening times not yet announced).
Dotted around the area you will find remains of traditional windmills, and some pre-earthquake houses: Drakapoulata has some amazing ruins which give the visitor a feel of what it was like to live in an old traditional village. Themata Monastery lies about half way up Agia Dynati Mountain and is worth the trip for the views alone.