Feast of Saint Maura at Machairado
Exploring Zakynthos Sailing Holidays area
Feast of St. Maura, on the first Sunday of July.
- Visit Site
- Date: First Sunday of July
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The area combines sea and mountain slopes which are built in Katakolon and Saint Andrew. Rocky beach.
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.
Situated 3-4 km away from the second major city of the Amaliada prefecture. Organized beach with water sports, camping and a basic cafeteria, with golden sand and clear sea.
Trapezaki is a beautiful beach located 15 km southeast of Argostoli, the main town of Kefalonia and 2 km from Lourdata village. The beach is totally unspoilt offering an enchanting landscape that caprivates all visitors.
Minies beach consists of three sandy beacheswith a few pebbles, found 7 km south of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. The first beach is covered with grey sand and there is a cantine is the only thing available here for the visitors.
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.
Lourdas is a hillside area, which ends in a lovely sandy beach. The resort of Lourdas is dotted with private and tourist accomodation, shops and tavernas , cafes and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Platia Ammos is a secluded beach located 30 km west of Argostoli, the main town of Kefalonia. This beach amazes every visitor with its natural beauty, which landscape is quite similar to this of Myrtos and Petani but far more unspoilt and peaceful.
Vatsa is actually the beach everyone is looking for but very few are able to find! This is a sort of a local legend. It's an untouched, almost primitive landscape, mostly accessible by sea, while lunch in the only local tavern -owned by a somewhat peculiar man- will certainly be the highlight of your vacations.
Lagadakia is a small bay located 40 km west of Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia. It is known for its grey pebbles in all shapes and sizes.
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.
One of the most impressive and beautiful beaches of Kefalonia is Lepeda, unique for its red and orange waters. The beach stretches for 100 meters south of Lixouri and 33 km west of Argostoli, the capital of kefalonia.
The area of Laganas is the most famous place on the island. Sandy beach with a length of about 9 km, is one of the longest beaches in Greece.
Navagio (shipwreck) is one of the most famous beaches in the world, in many books and magazines is described as the best attraction of the island. The beach is accessible only by boat.
The beach of Alykes is on the north side of the island and is one of the best beaches on the island. It is organized and ideal for families as it consists of sand and shallower waters.
The beach of Alykanas is the extension of the beach of Alykes, covered by sand and clear waters. Even the beach there are many water sports.
Amoudi beach is very close to the beaches of Alykes and Alykanas. It is a sandy beach with crystal clear waters suitable for snorkelling with a wide variety of fish to see.
Agios Sostis beach is a small but well-organized beach. It is in a short distance from the beach of Laganas.
Agios Nikolas is a popular beach in Vassilikos area. There is a beachfront restaurant and bar, and beach volley facilities.
Banana Beach is the longest beach on the island and is known to locals and foreigners. It has crystal clear waters and is well organized with sun beds and umbrellas at the beach.
Dafni beach is located south of Zakynthos in Vassilikos area. The beaches of this region belong to the Marine Park of Zakynthos.
Drosia beach is a beach covered with small gravel and is close to Alykes. On the beach you will find taverns.
considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Zakynthos. It is a long sandy beach which lays its eggs on the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta.
Kalamaki beach is a long sandy beach of Laganas bay. The beach at Kalamaki has a very fine sand and crystal-clear waters.
The beach is located between Kaminia Argassi and Vassilikos. It is a sandy beach without crowds, tavernas, sunbeds and umbrellas.
It is a small beach with many bars, cafes and restaurants and, also, a diving school. Nearby there are the famous Blue Caves and Marathonisi which has beautiful beaches and clear waters.
Limnionas is an unspoiled place of great natural beauty. The beach has no sand, there are many large rocks that have free space.
The beach is Makris Gialos quiet beach with crystal clear waters. Small caves stretching from the beach, ideal for those who like exploring.
The Marathias beach is located near Keri. Although there is no beach bars or restaurants is a wonderful small pebbly beach with clear water.
Marathonissi is a small uninhabited island in the bay of Laganas. It is also known as Turtle Island.
Porto Koukla is an unspoilt beach, perfect for anyone seeking a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. Its name means doll in Greek and it is used to imply that someone /something is beautiful.
Porto Roma is a quiet picturesque beach with shallow waters. There are sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach and some tavernas.
Porto Zoro is a beautiful unspoilt and quiet sandy beach. She is known for big rocks in the sea are adding a different setting in the landscape.
Porto Roxa Limnionas is next to the village of Agios Leontas. It is a small bay with crystal clear waters, wonderful place for swimming.
The small beach Sekania is a member of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, which protects the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta and wildlife throughout the region. More than half of the eggs that are born on the island, can be found in this beach.
The beach at Tsilivi is a long sandy beach with safe shallow waters. It is organized with water sports.
Xygkia beach is a scenic beach on the island unique. The water contains a large proportion of sulfur on the beach giving a distinctive flavor.
The Kryoneri Beach is located near the town of Zakynthos. It is a beach covered with small stones, the waters are calm and safe for children.
Sandy beach ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a quiet swim. It is the continuation of the Banana Beach.
Harbor Zakýnthou is artificial, with trapezium-like shape and dimensions of 850×500 m. Its entrance is open to the SSA, has a width of 190 m, and depths along the entrance axis of about 7 m.
The harbor is protected by a windward curved mole with a total length of 330 m and a leeward pole 80 m length. At its heads lights of green and red color operate, for inbound vessels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is one of the most important monuments of Kefalonia. It was built in 19th century and is 8 metres tall.
The Drogarati Cave is 60m deep and was discovered 300 years ago. Although it has many damages because of earthquakes, stalactites still lie from the roof in amazing shapes.
It is one of the most beautiful caves in Greece. The cave, also known as Cave of the Nymphs, is surrounded by forest and has a wonderful lake within.
They are also known as the blue caves of Volimes, the village where they are located.The biggest cave is called Kianoun.
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.
Laganas is the biggest resort on Zakynthos for nightlife and clubbing. The bars and clubs play various kinds of music from trance and dance music to RnB and hip-hop.
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.
Seven is a beach bar, situated on the beach of Lourdas. Its amazing location offers spectacular views to the Ionian Sea.
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.
Zante Blue Reef guarantees a high level service in various diving activities, especially in terms of facilities offered and operation standards. Safety is our major criteria in organizing dives and all standards concerning safety rules are strictly applied, so as to offer a professional service that is enjoyable and fun as possible.
Zakynthos Marina is situated immediately south of the Zakynthos main harbour. Its entrance faces SE, has a width of about 40 m and depths of 4.
