Kefalonia Xi beach

Information about Xi beach

Xi Kefalonia: 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 40 km and 10 km from Lixouri. The beach took its name from the cove that has the shape of the letter X.

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The beach is quite well-organized with straw umbrellas and sunbeds. Right on the beach is a nice bar serving cold drinks and snacks and a water sports center for the most adventurous types.

The shallow waters and the gentle waves create the ideal environment for the children. Around the area one will find many taverns, rooms to rent and small shops. A number of hotels are also available for your stay. The beach is easily accessed by car or public buses from Lixouri and Argostoli.

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How to get to Xi beach

There are many different ways to get to Xi from any location on the island.
Airport to Xi: 49 km / 30.4 miles | Sami Port to Xi: 50 km / 31 miles | Argostoli to Xi: 42 km / 26 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Kefalonia transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 694 5306 145, 0030 694 5118 866, 0030 697 7193 569 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Kefalonia with as little as 11 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Xi and many other places of interest in Kefalonia at their own pace.

By Public transfers: From Lixouri, visitors should take the bus route Lixouri > Xi. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
From Airport to Xi: There’s a bus station outside the airport building. There are several buses from the airport to Sami during the day. From Sami visitors should follow the bus route Sami > Lixouri and then the bus route Lixouri > Xi.  
From Sami Port to Xi: There’s a bus station at the main port of Kefalonia, Sami. There are few buses from Sami to Lixouri during the day. From Lixouri, visitors should take the bus route Lixouri > Xi. 
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.

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