Kefalonia Chorgota beach

General information

Kefalonia's Chorgota Beach is located on the northeast side of the island, with access from the road that connects Agia Efimia and Fiscardo villages. There are several bays and beaches on this route; however, Chorgota and Agia Sofia are the only ones that can be easily reached by road.

The place is worth a visit due to its mesmerizing beauty of crystal-clear azure waters and white pebbles. That is why the producers of the famous Hollywood movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin chose it as a filming location. Chorgota beach is featured in both the opening scene and the poster of the movie! In the movie, the beach was renamed Pelagia beach, while other filming locations include the Sami region and Antisamos beach. Penelope Cruz and Nicolas Cage starred in it, and because of its worldwide success, Kefalonia became even more internationally renowned for its beauty!

From the top of the descending road, which ends up at the beach, the view is spectacular. Deep green cypresses, olive trees and other thick vegetation surround the area, offering natural shade. It is not organized, so visitors will not find any sunbeds, umbrellas, or canteens. Along with the quietness and peacefulness of the scenery, one can enjoy an amazing view of the nearby island of Ithaca! Moreover, the calmness of its turquoise waters makes it ideal for snorkeling. Due to the location of the beach, the sun sets down early there. If visitors want to enjoy plenty of sunbathing, the best time of the day to arrive is probably early in the morning.