Less populated than the Northern nd southern parts of kefalonia the Lixouri peninsula is well worth exploring.

Once you have left behind Lixouri town itself, you will drive through many pretty, sparsely populated villages. The peninsula has some excellent sandy beaches, many with golden red sand and dramatic cliffs, like xi and Megas Lakos..Xi has sunbeds and a taverna, and busses run from Lixouri during the main summer season.

The northern part of the penisula is remote but uncrowded, we saw lots of snakes and goats in this area as there was very little traffic.

As stunning as the famous Myrtos beach, Petani around 14km from Lixouri is shingle and pebbles mostly and a little painful on the feet, but the scenery is beautiful.

Do take care on the road down to Petani as there are some splendid hairpin bends to negotiate whilst you are trying to take in the magnificent views below! There are two simple tavernas at Petani beach, offering salads, grills and fresh fish. Sunbeds are available during the main season.

In our oppinion Petani is as scenic as Myrtos and is certainly a safer option if you want to swim.

The road from Argostoli to Lixouri is winding and rather hairy, particularly on the return journey, as sat inches form dramatic drops to my right, I could not help but notice the lack of crash barriers!

A small ferry leaves the ports of Argostoli and Lixouri on the hour and half hour and costs about 6 Euros for 2 passengers and the car, its a pleasant 20 minute cruise and saves a long drive.

The square near to the harbour front of Lixouri is pleasant with a number of tavernas, and the town had a number of rather attractive buildings including the library.

Ag.Spyridon, reached via the mountain village of Atheras is a pretty little cove.

This was a nice place to swim, as the water was warm and sheltered and safe for children.We spotted lots of small flatfish hidden in the shallows.

The Lixouri peninsula offers varied and dramatic scenery,peaceful villages and miles of red sandy beaches. You will need your own transport to explore.

It is rumoured that a golf/leisure facility is planed for the Lixouri area, so enjoy this area now whilst it remains peaceful and laid back.