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  • Celestine65
    Kent, United Kingdom296 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Pebbly Beach With Great Facilities
    Well it is pebbly & I need swim shoes to go in however the sea is crystal clear & great for swimming. There are sunbeds all along the beach varying from 9.5 to 15 euros for a pair with parasols. There are so many bars & restaurants to choose from & many of the hotels have a waiter/waitress service on the beach for food & drinks. Beware the nibbler fish at the shoreline as they love to nibble away at scabs. My husband kept getting bit this year but they left me alone!
    Visited July 2023
    Written 14 July 2023
  • Dave G
    Worthing, United Kingdom86 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views and water
    Skala beach is a 5 minute walk down from Skala (which means you may have to walk back up if you want to bet into the town) Facing west, it brings some of the most beautiful sunrises over the clear blue waters of the ionian sea. The beach itself is small pebbles, that do heat up considerably in the hot sun, so it is advisable to wear beach shoes while walking or swimming. I managed to go out on the water for quite a bit and am pleased I did. With the water so clear I was soon snorkelling away swimming with the fish, which were in plentiful supply. It was absolutely stunning. Further up there are plenty of waterworks activities and there were a few paddleboarders out on the water too. With a calm sea and little wind it looked perfect for them too. For the landlubbers there is also plenty to do, with a number of restaurants nearby, and loungers for hire. Definitely one of the nicest places to swim I have ever been.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 July 2023
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Longest beach of Kefalonia
    Skala is on the eastern coast of Kefalonia. It's a small town with the longest beach on the island. There're many bars and restaurants along it. You can rent 2 sunbeds and an umbrella for 10 - 15 Euros, but there's plenty of free space as well. Beach is mix of sand and pebbles and you don't need water shoes.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 16 August 2023
  • Revunicorn
    14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely beach but bring beach shoes.
    I did not like the beach when I first saw it as it is stoney rather than sandy. However, I grew to like it. The water gets very deep very quickly and the stones can be a challenge when getting in and out (bring water shoes) bit the sea is calm so nice to swim in. The sunrise is amazing and worth getting up for. The snorkelling is good as there are reed reefs with lots of fish in them - best in morning or late afternoon. I even saw an octopus. Beds/umbrellas are expensive but get cheaper the further up the beach you go. Day beds / cabanas are around €20. Drinks and food are quite pricey. There are showers dotted along the beach. It is a public beach so lots of people set up with their own umbrellas etc.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 August 2023
  • Jayne200047
    Suffolk, United Kingdom116 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    Beautiful beach! I can’t stand busy crammed beaches, but although lots of people at the beach it doesn’t seem crowded as it’s so long and spread out. There were always sunbeds available. The beach is stony - most people had beach shoes or just wear your flip flops to the water edge and get straight in it’s ok. Crystal clear waters just beautiful. It’s probably not the best for little kids as only a few steps in and it’s very deep. It is also changeable quite quickly - one minute calm then some big waves! Would definitely recommend and will miss not seeing it everyday :(
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 August 2023
  • Julie T Manchester
    Manchester, United Kingdom30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely sand and shingle beach.
    Stunning sand and SHINGLE beach. The sea was warm and as clear as crystal you needn’t really need a snorkel because you could see to the bottom, even when the sea went a little deeper. It was tricky getting in or out unless you had sea shoes because of the shingle. I would advise you get these before you leave and they are quite expensive in Skala. Approx €10 for 2 beds; you can stay for as long as you like. There are a few nice restaurants on the beachfront too. I can’t wait to go back.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 August 2023
  • RickDen
    Beaconsfield, United Kingdom464 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most tourist place on the island - not
    Skala was supposed to be the most tourist place on Kefalonia, but if you're comparing it to a Spain or Tenerife, then it's not even close. It has a very long beach, a handful of shops and bars, and that's about it. Remember the demographic for Kefalonia is 40 years old upwards, then you'll understand why it's a little quieter.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 October 2023
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RickDen
Beaconsfield, UK464 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Skala was supposed to be the most tourist place on Kefalonia, but if you're comparing it to a Spain or Tenerife, then it's not even close.

It has a very long beach, a handful of shops and bars, and that's about it.

Remember the demographic for Kefalonia is 40 years old upwards, then you'll understand why it's a little quieter.
Written 3 October 2023
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Jilllian
Exton, UK1,770 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Came here whilst on holiday 15 years ago and still as beautiful. Lovely clear water, clean beach, very comfortable Sunbeds. Cafes and restaurants just across the road.
Written 14 September 2023
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Beatrix C
Kramsach, Austria1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We’ve been here for a week and today 09.09.2023 (our last day) was finally promising to be sunny and no wind. I’m literally sitting on the beach right now, searching for things to do, because the wind is sooo strong that it’s not enjoyable to be here at all. The photos look stunning, but it’s hard to capture the wind.
Written 9 September 2023
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Julie T Manchester
Manchester, UK30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Stunning sand and SHINGLE beach. The sea was warm and as clear as crystal you needn’t really need a snorkel because you could see to the bottom, even when the sea went a little deeper.
It was tricky getting in or out unless you had sea shoes because of the shingle. I would advise you get these before you leave and they are quite expensive in Skala.
Approx €10 for 2 beds; you can stay for as long as you like.
There are a few nice restaurants on the beachfront too.
I can’t wait to go back.
Written 31 August 2023
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SallyDH
Newbury, UK7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Much of Skala beach is populated by very nice-looking sunbeds and umbrellas, serviced by local bars; this is a great option for comfy sunbathing. However, walk a little further and their are acres of space, empty beach, even in high season. Lovely clear water for snorkelling; a cheap and cheerful parasol for free sunbathing. We had picnics on the beach at sunset (though beach faces the wrong way, it's still a pretty sky), and walked along under a beautiful full moon on our way home. Very relaxing.
Written 27 August 2023
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Jayne200047
Suffolk, UK116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful beach! I can’t stand busy crammed beaches, but although lots of people at the beach it doesn’t seem crowded as it’s so long and spread out. There were always sunbeds available. The beach is stony - most people had beach shoes or just wear your flip flops to the water edge and get straight in it’s ok. Crystal clear waters just beautiful. It’s probably not the best for little kids as only a few steps in and it’s very deep. It is also changeable quite quickly - one minute calm then some big waves! Would definitely recommend and will miss not seeing it everyday :(
Written 26 August 2023
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voula V
South Africa36 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Nice wide beach
Beautiful clean waters
Nice cafe/ restaurant
Drive and parking are good
Enjoyed the visit
Written 26 August 2023
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Revunicorn
14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I did not like the beach when I first saw it as it is stoney rather than sandy.
However, I grew to like it.
The water gets very deep very quickly and the stones can be a challenge when getting in and out (bring water shoes) bit the sea is calm so nice to swim in. The sunrise is amazing and worth getting up for. The snorkelling is good as there are reed reefs with lots of fish in them - best in morning or late afternoon. I even saw an octopus.
Beds/umbrellas are expensive but get cheaper the further up the beach you go.
Day beds / cabanas are around €20. Drinks and food are quite pricey.
There are showers dotted along the beach.
It is a public beach so lots of people set up with their own umbrellas etc.
Written 26 August 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Skala is on the eastern coast of Kefalonia. It's a small town with the longest beach on the island. There're many bars and restaurants along it. You can rent 2 sunbeds and an umbrella for 10 - 15 Euros, but there's plenty of free space as well.
Beach is mix of sand and pebbles and you don't need water shoes.
Written 16 August 2023
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The travelling butterfly
Alcester, UK395 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Lovely beach, very gravelly though so beach shoes would be ideal.
Lots of sun beds up for hire, bars, restaurants etc nearby and also toilets
Written 11 August 2023
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