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Day trips
Sea kayaking is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty, diversity and sheer magnificence of the Kefalonian coastline.
It is an activity that is relaxing, low stress and suitable for all ages.
Our equipment, international experience, local knowledge combined with our passion for the island and our activities, will ensure that your adventure with us will be an unforgettable experience.
We look forward to introducing you to the Element of Ionion Water!
We cater for all levels of happy paddlers – Novice to Expedition!
Fiskardo – Ithaki (Round Trip)
Depending on weather conditions and group experience this trip will either be a close coastline paddle out of Fiskardo and then loop back or a short crossing to Ithaki and back – Fiskardo -“The St Tropez of Kefalonia” offers a very different feel and experience, most of the buildings are pre the -1953 earthquake, cafes are neatly organized for the modern traveller, offering old world fishing village charm alongside a modern and popular Ionian sailing destination – we paddle along a diverse green and jagged limestone coastline with small bays and white rock beaches.
Distance on this trip can be adjusted from 6 – 15km and time (6-8 hours) depends on route taken, distance chosen and the time needed for drinking your Greek coffee, have a walk along the waterfront and browse in the souvenir shops.
(North Coast)
Antisamos beach – Poros
A long paddle for the “free spirited” more CONDITIONED sea kayaker, we leave one of the most spectacular bays in the Ionian sea, and shortly find ourselves in a wonderland of paddling – amazing beaches, rock gardens, thick green vegetation and no sign of man made structures, for most of the day.
17 km of committed paddling – No road access points along the route.
(East Coast)
Skala – Poros
Although we leave from one of the busiest tourist beaches on the island, your morning soon turns into a quite and beautiful paddle along a jagged limestone coastline with hotels and villas peering at you through the cracks, as you pass them on route to one of the islands “main” ferry port towns - Poros.
10km trip taking about 5 hours
(South-East Coast)
This trip can be extended by leaving from Katelios – an option for more conditioned sea kayakers!
Trapezaki beach – Katelios
Leaving the chilled tourist beach behind you paddle past some of the best and most deserted southern beaches, many of the beaches along this stretch are only accessible from the sea, allowing for an abundance of amazing private swimming and snorkeling spots.
14km trip taking 6-7 hours
(South Coast)
Agia Pelagia Mariner – Trapezaki Beach
A slightly longer introductory trip, offering you the experience of remoteness on the south side of the island, a visit to Dias Island (The island of ZEUS) – adds a “small open sea crossing” to the trip. We end with awesome views of Mount Ainos from the sea and a refreshing beverage at one of the most chilled tourist beaches on the island.
12km trip taking about 6 hours
(South Coast)
Argostoli – Katavothres water wheel – Spasmata Beach
Perfect trip to introduce people to sea kayaking – offers all the magic of the Kefalonian coastline in a fairly condensed trip – Caves / arches / popular beaches / deserted beaches / limestone cliffs all in a few hours.
10km trip taking about 5-6 hours.
(South Coast)
Argostoli Lighthouse/Lixouri - Xi – Vardianoi Island –Round Trip
A short paddle across the bay of Argostoli or if you are based on the Lixouri peninsula a departure from the main harbor in Lixouri, takes us to the red sand beach of Xi beach for a swim break, we then cross to the island of Vardioni, a short circumnavigation takes us past an old lighthouse and to the “lonely church” where we land and explore this “strange deserted island”, we paddle back to the starting point – an easy to moderate trip.
(South Coast)
Agia Kiriaki beach – Assos
One of the most amazing stretches of Kefalonian Coastline - sea kayakers dream!
Dramatic and unpredictable stretch of coastline.
Majestic limestone cliffs, white beaches, turquoise water and an old village guarded by a Venetian Fort.
14km trip taking about 5-6 hours
Easy on a good day!
Advanced paddling on a bad day! One exit option!
(West Coast)
Agia Kiriaki Harbour - Round Trip
One of the most amazing stretches of Kefalonian Coastline - sea kayakers dream!
Dramatic and unpredictable stretch of coastline.
Majestic limestone cliffs, white beaches, turquoise water, classic taverna and small fishing harbor, definitely one of the nicest locations in Kefalonia.
Land behind the beaches and limestone cliffs is the ancestral land of Georgios, a very special and sentimental place from which ELEMENTS originates.
14km trip taking about 5-6 hours
Easy on a good day!
Advanced paddling on a bad day! – No road access points along the route.
(West Coast)
Combo Trip
Agia Pelagia Mariner – Spartia Beach
We paddle from the small harbor in the morning, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the long sandy beaches, “monk seal” cave and the limestone cliffs, a paddle to Dias Island – adds a “small open sea crossing” enhancing the adventure.
On arrival at Dias we exit and tie kayaks together, a short swim and a walk up the stairs to the “church on the rock - Panayia Vlahernon” gives us amazing views of the island which we use as a photo opportunity and prepare for the next phase of our adventure.
A safety briefing and equipment check gets us ready for the “abseil” from the lonely island down into the welcoming water below and while waiting for the group you can enjoy a swim or do some cliff jumping into the crystal clear waters below.
After paddling back from Dias we continue along the coastline doing some rock hopping, while enjoying the awesome views of Mount Ainos from the sea. We make another stop at the “crystal beach” to view the crystal chunks set in the limestone cliffs.
Our final stop is for a healthy well-deserved lunch and a refreshing beverage at one of the small “local” beaches of Spartia village.
The trip takes between 6 - 8 hours
(South Coast)
Sunset tour
Avithos Adventure – Evening Trip
For those of you wishing to maximise your days in the sun combined with a short evening adventure we have the perfect trip.
A safe and tasty introduction to our variety of activities!
We meet in the early evening at Avithos beach, after a safety briefing we paddle a short distance (45min) to Dias Island.
On arrival at Dias we exit and tie kayaks together, a short swim and a walk up the stairs to the “church on the rock - Panayia Vlahernon” gives us amazing views of the island which we use as a photo opportunity and prepare for the next phase of our adventure.
A safety briefing and equipment check gets us ready for the abseil from the lonely island down into the welcoming water below and while waiting for the group you can enjoy a swim or do some cliff jumping into the crystal clear waters below.
We paddle back to Avithos where you are then free to enjoy the sunset and the rest of your evening having a drink at the beach bar or enjoying an evening meal at one of the nicest Tavernas on the island.
(Beverages and meal are not included in the price of the trip)
The trip takes between 3 - 4 hours
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