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Paliostafida Beach, Kefalonia

Paliostafida beach, Kefalonia, Greece
Paliostafida — Helena Teresa, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

The sandy shore named for the old currant trade

Paliostafida lies at Lassi, just outside Argostoli, on the western coast of Kefalonia. It is a fine-sand beach, also known as Bouka-Paliostafida, in one of the island's most developed tourist areas.

Its name, which literally means 'old currant', points to the history of black currant cultivation, the crop that for centuries brought wealth to Kefalonia. From the 16th century the Corinthian currant spread to the Ionian islands and became, alongside wine, one of the region's main exports.

It is an organized beach, with a beach bar, sunbeds and umbrellas, reached by a paved road with parking.

Region
Kefalonia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.16044, 20.47869

About this beach

Paliostafida has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 bay at Paliostafida opens to the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and easterly winds.

Paliostafida has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Paliostafida has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Paliostafida beach get windy?

Paliostafida has partial shelter in the maistros — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Paliostafida beach?

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

What is Paliostafida beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paliostafida beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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