LEFKADA BEACHES

NORTH
Ai Yiannis, Mili:
Preferred by wind and kite surfers. They cover a stretch of 4.5 km and the waters are turquoise
coloured. You will find tavernas and cafes here.

Gyra:
A particularly popular beach opposite the village of the same name, with two tavernas.

Kastro:
A beach with pristine waters frequented mostly by locals, lying opposite the pontoon bridge
accessing the island behind the TAOL building.

Ammoglossa:
To the right of the lighthouse, opposite the fort of Aghia Mavra. White sand and pure blue sea.

WEST
Mylos:
The sand is pure white and the deep waters are turquoise, a splendid sight, especially when seen
from above. Not accessible by car. The beach is at the end of the scenic footpath setting out from
Aghios Nikitas (a 20-minute walk) or you can go by Taxi-boat.

Pefkoulia:
A large sandy beach, clean sea and pines all the way to the shore. Only part of it is organized.
Beyond the big rock is an area for nudists.

Aghios Nikitas:
The small beach with pure waters of the village of the same name, in front of the cafes and
tavernas, it is preferred by families. On the left, between Mylos and Aghios Nikitas there is another
stunning beach, Ammoudoula, accessible only by swimming to it, where the cave Fokotrypa stands.

Kathisma:
Once the favourite of campers and nudists, it is today Lefkadas most cosmopolitan seashore,
organized with umbrellas, loungers, beach bar and restaurants. The sand is white and pebbly, the
sea blue-green. Take care however!When the northwesterly wind is strong the waves are high and
it is best not to attempt to swim.

Kalamitsi - Kavalikefta - Megali PetraAvali

There are three sand beaches near this village, with turquoise waters, white pebbles, sand and
rocks for all preferences. There is a canteen and a few umbrellas and deck chairs.

Gialos:
Just before Athani there is a big sandy beach, also for campers and with a canteen.

Egremni
A famous beach 2 km long surrounded by impressive cliffs, considered one of the best of the
Mediterranean. The landscape resembles the Caribbean, the water a transparent aquamarine and

pristine. There is a canteen beyond the parking lot and another on the beach, which is at the
bottom of the 350 steps you have to go down.

Porto Katsiki:
A strip of pure white sand at the foot of a towering white rock: the picture is familiar as it was
awarded the prize of the loveliest beach in Greece and appears on posters promoting tourism. To
get there you go down a steep path with a hundred steps from the parking lot (with plenty of
canteens) or by caique from Nydri and Vassilki.

EAST
The beaches on the east side are not as impressive as those on the west, but they have a great
advantage: they are sheltered from the wind and always calm and safe.
Lygia - Episkopos - Nikiana - Periyiali
The beaches of the eastern side begin just after the picturesque harbour of Lygia which is 6 km
from Lefkada town. As far as Nydri (17 km from town) you will find countless and quiet beach
spots. The scenery is striking, especially in the Nikiana area and the greenery reaches almost to
the waters edge. There are restaurants and lodgings all along the coastline.

Nydri:
Much frequented by the people staying in Nydri, it is fairly crowded.

Dessimi:
In a bay on the outer shore of Vlychos peninsula. It is small and shady and perfect for canoeing, to
explore the little sandy coves and caves along the coast. It is pebbly, with two organized camping
sites in the bay.


SOUTH
Mikros Gialos:
Below Poros village, a peaceful and attractive beach with pebbles where the sea is unpolluted, in
sheltered Rouda Bay and nearly always calm. There are camping sites, hotels and restaurants in
the area.

Ammoussa or Amousso:
Close to Vassiliki. You get there by a detour of the main road at the village of Marantohori. It is
small, with pebbles and there is a taverna, a caf and residences.

Aghiofili:
One of the islands best, in a very pretty cove to the left of Vassiliki. The waters are a pure bluegreen. You can take the little boat from Vassiliki or go along the path beginning from the
southeastern side.

Vassiliki:
The villages beach, beloved by wind surfers. It is classed among the Europes three best beaches
for windsurfing. This is where the international water sports festival takes place (www.vassilikiwatersports-festival.com). The sea is invariably calm on the west side.