Kefalonia, East Coast - Part 2



(Kayaking trip Guide)



Area- From Skala to Sami
Coastline discription: 
Length of Coast strip is 36 км. 
Main Beach areas:  Skala, Poros, Antisamos, Sami. 
Over 90% of the coastline is remote with secluded coves and mostly pebble beaches. 
Georgeos forested hills and limestone rock formations. Coastline protected from storms.
Best Secuided Beaches to Camp (Free Camping): See large Map.

  • Kako Lagkadi Cove;
  • Lazarou Beach;
  • Koutsoupia Beach;
  • Platia Pounta Beach;
Secuided Beaches: 


From Skala to  PorosHeroulaki Beach, Carpi Beach, Kako Lagkadi Beach. 

From  Poros to Sami : Makria Petra Beach, Lazarou Beach, Xilomata Beach, Koutsoupia Beach,  Platia Punta Beach.

Kayaking  Itinerary 1:  Skala - Poros ;
Paddling Distance:11 км.
Duration: 5 hours 
Difficulty Level: Easy (in the usual weather conditions)
Coastline description: After the long sandy beach of Skala, the coastline becomes rocky. It is a nice and relaxing stretch. Secluded cove in “kako langadi” with the spectacular beach and the caves in the rocks.

Kayaking  Itinerary 2Poros  to Antisamos;

Kayaking Distance: 16  km.
Duration: 6 hours;
Difficulty Level: Moderate (in the usual weather conditions)
Coastline description:  One of the most remote parts of Kefalonian coastline with no sign of human intervention along the route. Beautiful waters, forested hills and Ithaca just a couple of miles on our east compose the scenery.  Koutsoupia beach, one of the real gems of Kefalonia. 


Winds known as "Meltemia" blow from north to south usually starting after 14:00 - 15:00 pm. If you prefer calmer waters for Kayaking and swimming  simply go to beaches on the south side of the island.


Wave forecast.

Getting there & away

Ferry

Four Islands Ferries runs a daily ferry service that sails to an ever-changing schedule (and with ever-changing prices) between Nydri (Lefkada), Frikes (Ithaki), Fiskardo (Kefallonia) and Vasiliki (Lefkada). Trips include Nydri to/from Frikes (per person/car €5.30/26.50, 1½ hours), Nydri to/from Fiskardo (via Frikes; €6.40/27.50, 2½ hours) and Vasiliki to/from Fiskardo (per person/car €6.40/27.50, one hour).
West Ferry  / Ionian Pelagos Lines Vassiliki (Lefkada) - Fiskardo (kefalonia)
Pictures from East Kefalonia Coast: 
The secluded cove in Kako Lagkadi. The caves on the right end offer a superb lunch spot, cool and shady in the heat of the summer!
Lazarou beach on the east coast
The beautiful Koutsoupia beach. As with most of the beaches on the east coast there is no  road access
The secluded cove and beach in Platia Pounta
Antisamos bay. This is where many of the scenes of "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" were shot.


Kayaking Routes and pictures are taken from:
 http://www.seakayakingkefalonia-greece.com/

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