Lixouriou Harbor
Exploring Kefalonia Sailing Holidays area
Harbor Lixouríou is on the W coasts of Argostolíou gulf, about 2.2 miles N of cape Ágios Geórgios. It is a small commercial harbor. It is almost square in shape, with dimensions of 370×340 m. Its entrance is open NNE, has a width of 100 m and depths of 4.3 m along the entrance axis.
It is protected from waves caused by S and SE winds by the windward curved S breakwater, which first extends E for 280 m, with the inner side quayed and a parapet, then continues N for about 320 m, made of natural boulders. It is protected from waves caused by N and NE winds by a (windward) breakwater in the N, which extends E for 250 m. At its head there is a ramp, which has been severely damaged and cannot be used.
Almost in the middle of the W quays of the harbor there is a projection of 65×47 m with depths 4.2 m off the head, 2.7 m off its N side and 3.5 m off its S side, which is used by ferries. The coasts N of the harbor are quayed for 560 m. The water density is 1025 g/cm3. A small harbor is located N of harbor Lixouríou.
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.
Oceanis 41.1 Class
It is one of the most important monuments of Kefalonia. It was built in 19th century and is 8 metres tall.
A small harbor is located N of harbor Lixouríou, with a width of about 100 m. The small harbor is protected from waves caused by winds from between S and NE by a breakwater of natural boulders, 340 m in length, and by a curved windward breakwater, 200 m in length, which extends NE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
