Deserted Beach Skrofes at Magoula
Exploring Iera Poli Mesolongiou Sailing Holidays area
Small sand at the beach bitch, have to swim around or walk over the cliff. For those really looking for the isolation and wilderness.
Navigational Aids
Port Kastos below the town of Kastos is the only harbor on the island and fills up rapidly during high season, when the charter business is in full swing. The harbor of Kastos offers good shelter in all except E and SE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.
The harbor is facing SE and is protected by a windward curved mole, which has a width of 80 m for the first 320 m to the NE and then a width of about 50 m for 350 m to the SE. At its head a temporary green light operates.
Port Kalamos is down hill from the village of Kalamos. It is the only harbor in the island and fills up rapidly during high season, when the charter business is in full swing.
Port Spilia is the other harbor of Meganisi in the Ionian Islands. Lying at the head of a deep inlet at the northwest end of the island, the harbor provides berthing for around 50 yachts on its various quays and pontoons, although the depths in the inlet are simply too great for most yachts to anchor.
In the SW part of the head of the bay Frikes the namesake small harbor has been built, open E, about 100 m wide, with depths of 7.9 m in the middle.
Harbor Pórou is protected from waves caused by N winds by a mole that extends E for 146 m, with a width of 6.3 m.
Harbor Sámis is artificial and protected by a mole that extends almost W for 178 m, with a light at its head. The middle of its outer side has been widened to include a ramp 33 m long; it has depths of 8.
Vathi or Vathy is the main harbor of Ithaca and lies at the head of a long inlet on the East coast, four miles south of Kioni and five miles south of Frikes. It is a popular destination for yachts of all sizes during the season, as it provides a number of berthing opportunities as well as good anchorage off the town.
About 500 m E of the cape Mytikas, there is a small harbor (fishing shelter), open SW, with an entrance opening of about 25 m and depths at the entrance axis of about 3.6 m.
Within a small cove of unique beauty, and just 15 km from Nidri, a landscape of hills surrounds the pretty harbor of Sivota. A fishing harbor located 33 km south of the island’s capital in a beautiful bay of the same name, Sivota is an ideal place to relax and a very good spot to stop as there is an equipped port and a market.
Harbor Mesolonggiou is formed by a diamond-shaped dredged basin with a width of 800 m and a length of 1000 m. The coasts of the harbor are quayed for about 562 m and have depths of 2.
Palairos is a small and relatively shallow harbor in the Greek mainland, some nine miles by sea, east of the south end of the Lefkada canal. It also lies barely a mile north of the harbor and the Vounaki marina, the main sun sail charter base in this part of Greece.
Harbor Astakou is open SE. It is sheltered from swells caused by S winds by a mole extending SE for 166 m, 8.
Episkopi is the only other settlement in Kalamos besides its port, located at the Northern coast. It is very small with a tiny port, suitable only for small boats.
Vathy is the capital and the main harbor of Ithaca. The picturesque village is the largest of the island and is built amphitheatrically around a deep and sheltered bay.
Dimossari waterfalls located on the outskirts of Nydri. The area of the waterfall is covered by big white rocks.
Nydrà is a seaside village (population 865) in the prefecture of Lefkáda. It is situated in the E part of the island and it is the best-known and most popular tourist resort of the island.
Moni Katharon is a site of pilgrimage and a reference point for anyone who comes from Ithaca. It is built on the peak of the Homeric Mountain Nirito, 15 kilometers from Vathi.
The Kastromonastiro (Castle-Monastery) of Kalamos is near Episkopi. Only sections of its tall, stone walls remain, with their beautiful inner arches becoming embrasures for weapons on the outside.
Café Bar Remetzo is an amazing place between the rocks. Visitors can enjoy a coffee between two huge rocks with an amazing view at the sea.
The Palairos Yacht Club is located next to the marina and has its own private beach. With comfortable chairs under the shade and tasteful dishes and drinks in reasonable prices, the Club is a great choice.
An endless beach that if anyone dared to walk to reach the nearby beach dunes. Hallmark of the region, the small harbor with sports club in the area.
Agios Aimilianos Beach is a small, quiet beach in the island of Kastos. It's known for Fokotrypa, a small cave with a depth of 30 meters and sand within it.
Small isolated beach on the other side of the peninsula lies the coast fern. Small pebbles and sand in a sea that enchants.
Exotic secluded beach with clear blue waters. Inside and outside the sea will find pebbles and sand.
Kaminia is a sandy beach located 34 km south of Argostoli, the beautiful capital of Kefalonia and close to Skala village. It is one of the longest beaches of Kefalonia with crystalline waters, an ideal spot for a silent and relaxed day under the warm sun.
Kastos is located close to larger and long-established boating and holiday home destinations such as Ithaca, Kefalonia, Lefkada and Meganissi; it is separated from its neighbouring island of Kalamos by a deep channel. Just eight kilometres long and, even at its widest, only 1,200 metres across, Kastos has a huge appeal to all forms of boating and yachting enthusiasts.
Atokos is a privately owned island of the Tsakos family. Located in the Ionian Sea, south of Lefkada and north of Ithaca, it belongs to the northern Echinades, although somewhat distant from the other islands in the cluster.
Antisamos located near the port of Sami. The journey from the harbor to the beach is one of the greenest parts of the island.
Considered one of the best beaches on the island, which attracts lovers of swimming. It is one of the most cosmopolitan beaches, lined with fine, white pebbles and crystal clear waters.
The small fishing village of Skala sits on the southern tip of Kefalonia near Mounda bay. It is known for its beautiful layout and long sandy beach.
Katelios is a lovely beach and one of the most picturesque villafes of Kefalonia that lies 30 km away from Argostoli, the main town between Skala and Lourda. The area is known for its peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a family vacation.
Pisaetos is a small secluded beach located 7 km soutwest of Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. Pisaetos is one of the island's most beautiful beaches surrounded by a terrific lush green area with crystal clear waters.
Aetos (or Bros Aetos, meaning Front Aetos) is a large bay, only 3 km west of Vathy. It is one of the prettiest beaches of Ithaca with unspoiled characteristics.
Dexa beach is only 2 km far from Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. It is situated on the right side of the port, north of the island.
Minimata is an attractive beach known for its crystal clear waters and sandy shore. The surrounding lush green landscape is a treat for the eyes providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for all visitors.
Skinos beach is a long, narrow and extremely calm beach, easily accessed within 2km from Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. The beach itself is strewn with shiny pebbles, both small and large.
Sandy great natural beauty is one of the best and most beautiful beaches in Greece. It is accessible only by boats that leave frequently from Vathy, a town on the island and the distance is about 20 minutes.
Filiatro is the closest beach to Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. The warm, shallow crystalline waters are ideal mostly for the children.
Sarakiniko beach is situated about 3 km from Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. This beach boasts one of the most brilliant natural settings with lush green surroundings and emerald waters.
