Platys Yialos Holidays

Platys Yialos Holidays – The famous main beach at Lassi.
Platys Yialos holidays are very much focused on a beach which is considered one of the best on Kefalonia. Holidays in Platys Yialos share the established resort of Lassi. Platys Yialos beach is in Lassi, on the south-west coast of Kefalonia, 2 miles from the capital Argostoli and just 3 miles from the airport. Platys Yialos holidays have been popular since tourism first developed on Kefalonia. Platys Yialos holidays appeal above all to beach lovers wanting truly superb beaches with plenty of amenities, beautiful surrounding countryside and good sunsets.

Platys Yialos Holidays –Truly great beaches with plenty of amenities
Platys Yialos means Wide Beach and Platys Yialos holidays enjoy a truly superb beach of fine pale sand kept very clean indeed by the local authorities, with changing rooms and showers and flowers bordering the beach. Platys Yialos beach slopes gently into clear water making this beach a favourite with swimmers and children. Platys Yialos holiday beach has been awarded an EU Blue Flag in recognition of its cleanliness and the quality of the water. Umbrellas and sun beds are for hire and there are plenty of watersports available with snorkelling being a particularly popular Platys Yialos holiday activity. Next door is the equally stunning Makris Yialos (Long Beach.) Tourkopodaro beach and Paliostafida beach are two more fine options while on holiday in Platys Yialos. More isolated coves can be found if you are prepared to explore. Fanari beach on the headland is tiny.

Holidays in Platys Yialos – Plenty of life and good restaurants.
Platys Yialos holidays enjoy a good busy selection of bars tavernas and restaurants on the main road, but Platys Yialos holiday nightlife does not extend to late-night discos despite it being the most developed resort on Kefalonia. Discos can be found in nearby Argostoli. Argostoli is easily reached by bus or taxi. It is even possible to walk, as Platys Yialos is the nearest resort to the capital. With the capital so close many locals eat in Platys Yialos, which has some above-average tavernas and restaurants with good Greek food. Platys Yialos holidays could explore the Livathos region to visit authentic quiet inland villages like Kourkoumelata. You can visit beaches to the south of Lassi like Avithos, and the surrounding attractive countryside full of olive groves and citrus plantations.