Makris Yalos is three kilometres from Argostoli and has one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Ionian. The beach has watersports facilities, sunbeds and a beach bar or two. Makris Yalos has the distractions of a popular resort with an extensive selection of tavernas, bars and shops.
A short drive south from Makris Yalos leads to the beautiful beaches of Lourdas, Trapezaki and Agia Helis with their dramatic backdrop of Mount Aenos and foothills of olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees.