Travel Eye on Lixouri (Kefalonia)

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Overview:

Lixouri is on the peninsular opposite Argostoli and Lassi. With over 4000 Inhabitants it is the second largest town on the Island. Completely detroyed by the Earthquake in 1953 like it's neighbour Argostoli had to be rebuilt. There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to provide all you might need.

Lixouri is reached by road around the bay in approx 45mins, or principally by Ferry every half hour in summer season and every hour in low season. The Ferry is a basic car ferry with a small cafe aboard and open deck seating. For around only €1 you can cross one way as a foot passenger, in what has to be a very pleasant trip for the money, and short enough to keep children entertained.

There is a Square in Lixouri and it is surrounded on three sides by Cafes, bars and small tavernas. It is a short stroll from the promenade where the ferry arrives and you can sit with a coffee awaiting your return crossing in comfort.

This area is suitable to the independent economy-minded travellers looking for a low-key Greek experience. Car hire is an advantage as the resort is quite out of the way. The accommodation in the area is a mix of small, mostly family-run hotels in the B and C categories, and simple self-catering properties.

Locality:

Lixouri is in west Kefalonia, on the east side of the Pali Peninsula (20 mls NW of Argostoli by road and 25 mls NW of the airport). It is facing east across the water, towards the main body of the island. It is accessed via the main road from Argostoli, which follows the coastline around the Gulf of Argostoli, or via car ferry from Argostoli port. The terrain is flat around the harbour area and slopes gently up to low, wooded hills.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to:

The "beach" in town, just to the S of the harbour, is really a thin line of scrub with some sand covered in dried seaweed; it offers no facilities and is not very appealing.

People swim and fish off a small rocky promontory that runs round the harbour. 1½ mls S of the resort is picturesque Lepeda Beach, with fine sand and shallow waters.

There are a few souvenir shops, some boutiques and shoe shops, better shopping to be had in Argostoli which is not too far away.

During the daytime the main activity is just relaxing on the beach. For history and culture visit the ruins of the ancient town of Pali at Palaeokastro or the Lakovatios Library, with its large historical book collection.

Nightlife in Lixouri consists of local tavernas and a bouzouki (traditional music) club.

There is a reasonable variety of tavernas and restaurants, and slightly cheaper than in Argostoli. Lixouri is famous locally for its ice cream, and the Thinia area to the north of the peninsula is known for its "Thiniatiko" red wine.