This is my favourite time of year on the island. After a light spring rain, the colours of nature and the sea become so vivid. The sky turns a rich blue, the water glows with brilliant shades of turquoise, and little white clouds pass by, casting soft shadows and creating images that look like paintings. It’s the kind of beauty that stays with you.
I hadn’t been to Myrtos for quite some time. In summer, I usually avoid it—it’s one of the most famous beaches in Kefalonia and it gets busy and it is very often wavy. But now, in May, it’s still peaceful. Today there were no more than 150 people, most of them relaxing close to the shoreline. A few were swimming, but many were just soaking in the warm sun and quiet atmosphere.
I took the opportunity to walk along the entire stretch of the beach, from one end to the other—something I don’t often do. I rarely swim here, to be honest. The water gets deep very quickly, and the waves, along with the strong currents, often stir up the seabed, making it less clear than I like. I prefer to see the bottom when I swim! Still, I always come here to admire the raw, wild beauty of this place and to soak in its unique energy.
Today, I had a little surprise—someone had created a stone Christmas tree on the beach, using pebbles, driftwood, and sand. Simple, spontaneous creativity like that somehow feels right at home here. Myrtos has that effect on people. Others were playing ball games, and I saw several couples with their babies—some of whom may have had their very first swim in these magical waters.
Here are a few photos I took during my visit. I hope they capture even a small part of the magic this beach holds, especially during this quiet, beautiful time of year.