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Kalamia Beach, Kefalonia

Kalamia beach, Kefalonia, Greece
Kalamia — Zdenek Turzik, CC BY 3.0

See practical info for Kalamia in Kefalonia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The small sandy cove at Fanari

Kalamia is a small sandy beach in the Lassi area, near Argostoli and the lighthouse of Agioi Theodoroi, on the western edge of Kefalonia. It lies just a few steps from the main road, in the zone known as Fanari.

The shore is framed by white limestone rocks with small sea caves reachable on foot from the beach. A little further stands the lighthouse of Agioi Theodoroi, a circular Doric structure of 1829 from the period of British rule, rebuilt after the earthquakes of 1953, which gave the area its name, Fanari (the lantern).

It is not fully organized; a canteen and café operate there, and there is parking. Access is by a paved road from Lassi and Argostoli.

Region
Kefalonia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.17121, 20.4811

About this beach

Kalamia is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The shoreline at Kalamia faces west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Kalamia has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Kalamia has parking nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Argostoli, ~2234 m).

Good to know

Does Kalamia beach get windy?

Kalamia is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Kalamia beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Kalamia beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Kalamia beach have?

It has parking nearby.

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