Agias Pelagias Small Port at Svoronata
Exploring Kefalonia Sailing Holidays area
Sailing Tip
The small harbor of Agía Pelagía is protected by a windward curved breakwater made of natural boulders, which extends for 95 m E and continues for 40 m NE. At a distance of 17 m from the root of the breakwater starts a curved mole, which extends for about 90 m NE and continues for 30 m N.
The passage formed between the inner side of the breakwater and the outer side of the mole has shoals, which make the approach impossible. The inner side of the mole is quayed, with depths of less than about 8 m near it. The coasts of the small harbor are quayed.
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Navigational Aids
Harbor Argostolíou is on the SW coasts of the namesake bay. The coasts of the harbor are quayed for about 1,425 m NW of the stone bridge at the head of the gulf, which separates it from lagoon Koútavos, and have depths of less than 2.
It is one of the most important monuments of Kefalonia. It was built in 19th century and is 8 metres tall.
Argostoli Marina has been built opposite the main harbor of Argostoli, south of the power station. Its entrance is open west and has a width of about 50 m.
The Municipal theater Kefalos of Kefalonia is located in Argostoli, between the main square and the famous street Plakostroto. It was built in 1857, while Kefalonia was under British rule and it was bombed in 1943 during World War II.
The Monastery of Saint Gerasimos, situated on the plateau of Omala, is the largest religious monument in Kefalonia. Saint Gerasimos is the patron saint of the island who has built the monastery himself.
Lithostroto is at the heart of the town of Argostoli. It is basically the historical street which was destroyed from the earthquake of 1983 and rebuilt today, becoming the most commercial and secular street of town.
Immediately N of cape Ágios Sózon there is a NE-facing small harbor, with an entrance opening of about 20 m, which is protected by waves caused by S winds by a windward breakwater, which extends NE for about 50 m. Its outer side is made of natural boulders and the inner side is quayed.
Makrys Gialos is a nice tourist resort that lies around a beautiful and crystalline bay. It is located 4 km south of Argostoli,the capital of Kefalonia.
Platis Yialos is located right next to Makris Gialos and is quite known for its unspoiled beauty. It consists of white sand and crystalline waters.
At the end of the village of Kalligata Livathos, a red sand beach is divided in two by striking a rock. The water is relatively shallow and is ideal for children.
Xi beach is definitely one of the most famous beaches in Kefalonia characterized by its white rocky hills that surround the beach and the reddish brown sand. It is a long drive from Argostoli about 40km and 10 km from Lixouri.
Megas Lakos, this delightful beach is located 35 km from Argostoli, the lovely town of Kefalonia. The beach is noticeably different and distinguishes for its red soft sand and the shallow waters that make a unique combination for the summer holidays.