Xi Beach is situated in the south of the Paliki peninsula of Kefalonia, Greece and part of the district Mantzavinata near the town Lixouri.
The beach is a 4 km strip of sand which is up to 50 m wide in places.
Xi is renowned for its soft, red sand. It is a blue-flag beach.
The sand slopes reasonably gently so that one can go out a distance from the shoreline.
The areas of the beach that are close to hotels are developed and organised with beach loungers and sun shades.
Areas that are away from amenities present a more natural aspect.
Several roads branch on the approach to the area and bring one out at different locations along its length, usually close to a bar, taverna or apartment complex.