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Lassi as a resort has developed due to its amazing beaches of
golden sand. The two main beaches are Makris Yialos (Greek for 'long sandy
beach') and Platis Yialos (wide sandy beach). The beach shelves gently into
beautifully clear and clean waters providing a safe haven for children. The
beaches are accessed at various points by steps or slopes and these are well
sign-posted from the lanes that run parallel to the main road which runs
from Lassi into Argostoli.
On the beaches of Lassi the area is divided up into different territories
according to the operator's licence to offer catering facilities, rent out
beach equipment or operate water-sports. Parts of the sandy beach are 'free
seating' where you can take your beach-mat and own sun-shade. Other areas
have been set up with sun-beds and beach umbrellas in place and in orderly
lines. The largest of these is in the centre of Makris Yialos beach and has
a snack bar with red, yellow and blue beach-umbrellas in front.
Alternatively you can rent your beach equipment from a vendor and set it up
to your own liking. The beaches here are usually quite busy from June to
September.
The Albatros water-sport centre is situated next to the Stavento beach bar
(which offers a delivery service on the beach!) and below The Staircase
beach bar and Kalafatis Taverna both of which have great positions offering
superb views as you sip your cool drink.
Here you can learn to water-ski and have fun on the Jet-skis. If there is a
group of you, a whiz round the bay on a 'banana' or 'doughnuts' bouncing
along on the water behind the speed boat is great fun. If you want a more
leisurely pace and a longer time for your money, take a trip out on a
pedaloe. If you are with children, take a pedaloe with a water-slide and
create your own floating water-park!
Water-ski lessons are on a wake-board and cost from 30 euro with a free ski
if you have learned how to do it! After that, it's 20 euro for 10 mins.
water-ski. The Jet-skis take one or two persons for 15 minutes and this
costs 35 or 40 euro. The Oxoon Hydro-Jet is 25 euro for half an hour. Water
sports equipment hire starts at 5 euro for a pedaloe and 10 euro for a ride
on the banana.
The beach at Platis Yialos is operated by the local town council and is kept
meticulously clean. The employees seem to have a great respect for the beach
and water its flowering borders and keep a watchful eye out for a stray
piece of litter. The beach has a row of changing rooms and showers on a
platform above the rocks. The council runs the café and the sunbed and
beach-umbrella hire. On this beach there is 'free seating' everywhere so you
can choose whether to hire beach equipment for the day or take your own
beach umbrella. This beach tends to attract the locals and gets busier at
the weekends. It is below the hotel White Rocks which has its 'own' private
strip of beach known as Torkopothero offering free sun-beds and beach
umbrellas to the hotel's guests.
Torkopodero
beach with Vardiani island distant
Over looking Torkopodero
Beach - Turks
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Apart from the larger beaches there are delightful sandy coves throughout the
resort of Lassi and one of the least known is Kalamia Bay which is in a
rural setting on the coastal road towards Argostoli. Swimming here is ideal
and the atmosphere is relaxed and peaceful. Snorkellers will love the nearby
coves of Gradakia beach with their easily accessible sea-caves.
In Lassi you will find a good selection of tavernas and restaurants, a few
bars and mini-markets and a couple of souvenir shops. That's about as
touristy as it gets on Kefalonia.
Life is centred around the beach or pool by day, taverna by night. Some of
them offer Greek nights which vary from fun entertainment by the waiters to
fully-costumed displays of Greek dancing. The locals are proud of their
tradition of serenading and you may well hear some local renditions
accompanied by guitar and mandolin as you take your evening stroll along
Lassi 'strip'. There are a few lively bars in Lassi but not a lager-lout in
sight! In the evening it's a few minutes' taxi ride into Argostoli town for
more clubs and bars and late night shopping. Lassi is a perfect base from
which to explore the whole island.
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