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Platys Gialos Beach, Kefalonia

Platys Gialos beach, Kefalonia, Greece
Platys Gialos — ChristinaKlg, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

It is fully organised — sunbeds, bars, taverna, showers — with shallow water and good snorkelling, family-friendly (Blue Flag). Close to Argostoli, so it draws crowds.

Region
Kefalonia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.15171, 20.48437

About this beach

Platys Gialos 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.

Platys Gialos is oriented towards the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

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

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

Good to know

Does Platys Gialos beach get windy?

Platys Gialos 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 Platys Gialos beach?

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

What is Platys Gialos beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Platys Gialos beach have?

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

Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.

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