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Xi Beach
Lixouri, Kefalonia, Greece•Ionian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Tigerente (CC BY 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.77/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.9°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€42/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Lixouri, Kefalonia · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
15.9°C
Air 21°C
Feb
15.3°C
Air 22°C
Mar
15.2°C
Air 24°C
Apr
16.2°C
Air 27°C
May
18.9°C
Air 30°C
Jun
22.4°C
Air 33°C
Jul
24.5°C
Air 35°C
Peak
Aug
25.9°C
Air 35°C
Sep
24.9°C
Air 33°C
Oct
22.7°C
Air 30°C
Nov
20.2°C
Air 26°C
Dec
17.6°C
Air 23°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 3 Jun – 5 Nov (>21°C) · 155 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Xi Beach
Brick-red sand and warm shallows beneath white clay cliffs that bathers use as a natural spa. Kefalonia's strangest shore.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
NoGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Lixouri, Kefalonia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (38.161°N, 20.413°E).
•Very shallow and family-safe a long way out.
•Low chalk-white clay cliffs on the Paliki peninsula south of Lixouri; bathers daub themselves in the clay.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Lixouri, Kefalonia, Greece.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Xi Beach
What is the water temperature at Xi Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Xi Beach averages 25.9°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Xi Beach?
Xi Beach is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Lixouri, Kefalonia, Greece.
Is Xi Beach good for families with kids?
Yes, Xi Beach is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Xi Beach?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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