Ionian Islands, GR

Xi Beach

Water Bodyocean
Sand Typesand
CountryGR
RegionIonian Islands

Getting There

Nearest CityLixouri5.0 km
Airport (EFL)Kefallinia Airport8.7 km

Safety & Conditions

Shark Incidents0recorded

Sand & Geology

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Particle size analysis of these sediments revealed that they consist of 1–2% sand, 29–54% silt, and 44–70% clay.

Predicted regional compositionlithic-rich (volcanic/collisional terrane)
Q 57%
L 42%
QuartzFeldsparLithic

Modelled from GloPrSM v1.0.0 (IJ_QFL). Calibrated on river sand, not measured beach samples — treat as a regional signal, not a sand assay.

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Xi Beach on Kefalonia's Paliki peninsula is a destination that rewards planning. The distinctive red-orange clay sand, the calm shallow waters, and the isolation of the Paliki regi...

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