Lixouri in Kefalonia, Greek Islands

All Inclusive Lixouri Holidays – Red-sand bays, sunset headlands – Discovering Lixouri

Lixouri sits on Kefalonia’s Paliki peninsula, a friendly harbour town with cafe-lined squares and ferries gliding across the bay to Argostoli. Days revolve around soft-sand beaches and sculpted clay cliffs, with famous Xi Beach just down the road and wild, white-stone Petani on the west coast for big-sky sunsets. Traditional, wristband All Inclusive is not the norm in Lixouri town, but it is easy to enjoy an all inclusive-style holiday here by pairing a B&B or Half Board base with a few prepaid highlights and leisurely, no-fuss beach days. Nearby coastal resorts also offer classic all inclusive if you want the full package feel.

Sea, beaches & that Paliki scenery

This side of Kefalonia is about contrast. Xi’s cinnamon-red sand and shallow, calm water are perfect for gentle swims and sandcastle mornings. Petani brings drama, with white pebbles, turquoise water and sunsets that light the cliffs. South of Lixouri, quieter coves such as Vatsa and Kounopetra give you simple taverna lunches and slow afternoons. Headlands deliver breezy viewpoints; inland roads weave past olive groves and vineyard slopes.

Quick picks (where to stay)

• ✔️ Apollonion Asterias Resort & Spa (Xi Beach) – Elegant resort near the red sands; typically Half Board; pools, spa time and polished dining; great for couples and families who like a refined base.
• ✔️ La Cite Hotel (Lixouri town) – Welcoming B&B in a handy location for the square, cafes and evening ferry hops to Argostoli; ideal for easygoing town stays.
• ✔️ Petani Bay Hotel – Adults Only (near Petani) – Boutique B&B with panoramic infinity-pool views over the west coast; a serene choice for couples and sunset chasers.
• ✔️ Nearby all inclusive: Ionian Sea Hotel & Villas Aquapark (Kounopetra  /  Xi area) – A classic All Inclusive option with meals, selected drinks, poolside snacks, daytime fun and light evening entertainment – the wristband model without straying far from Lixouri.

So… are there all inclusive hotels in Lixouri?

• ✔️ In town: No large, classic All Inclusive resorts in Lixouri itself. Expect B&B, Half Board and quality self-catering, especially around the town and along the Xi  /  Petani coastline.
• ✔️ Nearby alternatives: The Xi-Kounopetra stretch features hotels that operate on All Inclusive plans. Choose one here if you prefer traditional inclusions while keeping Lixouri and Paliki’s best beaches within easy reach.

All inclusive-style holidays (Lixouri, town base)

If you want harbour evenings and local character, it is simple to build that all-in feeling without a mega-resort:

• ✔️ Package the essentials: UK flights + pre-booked transfer + a B&B or Half Board hotel in Lixouri or by Xi Beach.
• ✔️ Pre-book the big days: a coastal boat trip around Paliki with swim stops and a reserved lounger-and-shade day at Xi or Petani, so headline moments are organised.
• ✔️ Predictable dining: pick Half Board for easy breakfasts and dinners, then add two or three ‘treat’ evenings in Lixouri’s square or a seafront taverna.
• ✔️ Family add-ons: choose beaches with facilities, gentle entry to the water and simple play spaces for low-effort days.
• ✔️ Optional upgrade path: slot in a winery visit, a sunset viewpoint run or a short guided walk – booked in advance for that ‘already included’ ease.

What to do (beyond the beach)

• ✔️ Paliki coastal cruise: red cliffs, swim coves and a fresh perspective on Xi and Vatsa from the water.
• ✔️ Petani Beach at sunset: shimmering water, west-facing views and excellent photos.
• ✔️ Assos & Myrtos viewpoint (day trip):  for inhibited harbour views and one of Greece’s most iconic bays.
• ✔️ Robola wine & Agios Gerasimos: explore the vineyard, wine tasting put together with Kefalonia’s revered monastery.
• ✔️ Argostoli by ferry: hop across for an evening dsnder on the Lithostroto, harbour turtles in season and old-town cafes.

Who Lixouri suits

• ✔️ Families who want shallow-entry beaches organised facilities and short hops between coves.
• ✔️ Couples chasing sunsets, boutique bases and unhurried dinners on the square.
• ✔️ Relax-seekers who prefer scenic drives, vineyard stops and gentle coastal rambles over big resort bustle.
• ✔️ Active types happy with snorkelling, viewpoint walks and a mix of calm bays and wilder surf.

Getting there from the UK

Fly into Kefalonia (EFL). Lixouri sits across the bay from Argostoli, reachable by road around the gulf or via the short, frequent ferry from Argostoli. Pre-booked shuttles, private transfers, hire cars and local buses make it straightforward to settle in and explore the peninsula.

Booking it with Cheap Allinclusive Holidays

If you want the classic All Inclusive format, we will base you near Xi-Kounopetra where all inclusive hotels operate and wrap flights, transfers and inclusions into one simple package. If your heart is set on Lixouri itself, we will craft a bespoke all inclusive-style plan – your preferred board basis, two or three prepaid highlights and organised beach days – so your Kefalonian week feels smoothly all-in while keeping the Paliki charm that makes Lixouri special.