Kefalonia, Northwest-West Coast - Part 4

Area-From Cape Dafnoudi to Cape Kakata
(Kayaking trip Guide)
Coastline:

• Length of coast strip - 35 km.;
• Main Beach area:  Assos - one of the most picturesque villages in the Ionians;
• Myrtos, one of the most famous beaches in Greece
• Dramatic high limestone cliffs;
• Sea caves and rock gardens;
• Remote beaches with a mix of sand and pebble;
• Massive limestone walls in the northwest part of the coastline.

Best Places to Camp (Free Camping):  Map

• White sand beaches in Fteri bay;
• Amidi beach;
• Mytros Beach.

Map of Kefalonia Beaches.

Secuided Beaches: 

White sand beaches in Fteri bay.

Kayaking  Itinerary 1: Assos  - Dafnoudi - Fiskardo 

Paddling Distance:18 km.

Difficulty Level: Moderate (in the usual weather conditions)
Coastline description:  Assos is spectacular fishing village located in the isthmus of Assos peninsula . The cypress trees and pines that cover the surrounding hills, the dramatic limestone cliffs and the perimetric fortress on the peninsula, create  full of contrasts scenery. Breathtaking coastline. Numerous caves.  

Dafnoudi bay has crysral clear waters and surrounded by cypress trees forest, it is really difficult to describe the beauty of this little bay.

Kayaking  Itinerary 2: Assos - Agia Kiriakis Beach  
Paddling Distance: 14 km.
Difficulty Level: Moderate (in the usual weather conditions)
Coastline description: Huge limestone cliffs and remoteness are the characteristics of the landscape. Sea caves . Famous Myrtos bay, one of the most photographed beacηes in Greece.

Wave forecast.


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.

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).

Wave forecast.

Pictures from Northwest-West Kefalonia's Coast:

Massive limestone walls in the northwest part of the coastline

Cliffs and Caves just north of Assos

The beach in Assos

Wiews from the castle in Assos

Assos peninsula and isthmus.

Just before the sunset the light in the dramatic limestone cliffs is magic!

Mirtos, one of the most famous beaches in Greece. Mirtos is constantly being voted as one of the top 5 beaches in Greece. This is mainly for this incredible view that offers from above!

Caves in Fteri bay.

Green hills, white limestone cliffs and blue waters form a spectacular scenery in Fteri bay

One of the white-sand beaches in Fteri bay.

Amidi Beach.

The kayaking routes and pictures are taken from:
 http://www.seakayakingkefalonia-greece.com/

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).

Wave forecast.