Kefalonia, Greece

Myrtos

Seen from the cliff road above, Myrtos is pure drama — a mile of dazzling white pebbles pinched between two mountains, meeting a sea of electric blue.

  • Best forBeach
  • Approx. flying time~13h 35m from Los Angeles
  • Nearest airportKefallinia Island (EFL)

Myrtos, Kefalonia, Greece
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About this place

Down at beach level it's simpler: sunbeds, one canteen and serious swimming. The pebbles shelve steeply, so it suits confident swimmers more than paddling toddlers. Stay for sunset from the viewpoint; it's one of the great views of Greece.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 14°C in January to 29°C in August. Driest in June and July; wettest in December, with rain on about 15 days. The sea is warmest in August at around 28°C, coolest at 16°C.

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August29° · rain 2 days · sea 28°Warm and dry.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — May to September.

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