Makris Gialos

Makris Gialos is the most famous organised beach in Kefalonia, with plenty of facilities. The beach is located in Argostoli-Airport road, 2 km outside of the capital centre, in the Lassi area. It is the beach that every traveler who likes organised beaches should visit during his holidays in Kefalonia.

Easily accessible, it is suitable for those who want to combine entertainment, relaxation and recreation, since there are beach bars, abundant deckchairs and umbrellas, a volley ball court, a specially designed area for beach tennis as well as facilities and equipment for water sports. Although frequented, Makris Gialos still remains a dreamy beach. The green of the forest meets the blue waters combined with the golden spectacular sand, stealing all the impressions.

Source: kefaloniaisland.org

Also, we can accomodate special occasions like:

  • Honeymoons
  • Engagements
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries

In occasions like the above please inform us in advance


Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

How to arrive

By airplane

from Athens and Thessaloniki (with between stations in Kerkyra and Aktio)

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By Boat

  • from Patra to the port of Sami
  • from Kylini to the port of Poros
  • from Kylini to Argostoli
  • from Zakynthos to the port of Pessada
  • from the port of Vassili-Lefkada to Fiskardo
  • from Italy (ports of Ancona and Bari) to the port of Sami (or to Patra and then Sami)

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Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

Nearby Beaches

  • Makris Gialos: 10min
  • Platis Gialos: 10min
  • Avithos beach: 10min
  • Ai Helis beach: 10min
  • Minies beach: 10min
  • Agios Thomas beach: 10min
  • Ammes beach: 15min
  • Antisamos beach: 30min
  • Lourdas beach: 30min
  • Kaminia beach: 40min
  • Myrtos beach: 40min
  • Petanoi beach: 40min
  • Xi beach: 50min
  • Kounopetra beach: 50min

Villa Mandola & Kantrillies at Lakithra Kefalonia


EOT - Hellenic Tourism Association

Approved by the
Hellenic Tourism Organization (E.O.T.)
MHTE (Mandola): 0458K91000372601
MHTE (Kantrillies): 0458k91000426201