1) Porto Katsiki Lefkada: 45 km south west of Lefkada Town
Porto Katsiki beach is located 40 kilometres south-west of the capital of Lefkada and it is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Long and sandy, this beach is surrounded by impressive hills and it is reachable by 80 steps descending along the cliff.
A car parking and snack bars can be found on top of the stairs. Porto Katsiki can also be reached by taxi-boat from the villages of Vassiliki and Nidri. Having become very popular over the years, this beach attracts thousands of visitors during summer time.
2) Egremni Lefkada: 40 km south west of Lefkada Town
Egremni is a beautiful beach situated 30 kilometres south from the Lefkada's capital. The long sandy beach is surrounded by impressive barren cliffs. The sandy shore is soft and the water is extremely crystal
Considered among the best beaches in Lefkada, Egremni is well organized with sun beds, umbrellas and some beach bars. The first things to impress visitors is the large size of the beach, the white sand, the abrupt cliffs and the crystal water.
Egremni is reachable by car and bus. There is a large parking space above the beach and visitors have to climb down a lot of stairs to get to Egremni.
3) Kathisma Lefkada: 15 km south west of Lefkada Town
Kathisma is one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada. It is located 14 kilometres east of the capital, nearby the village of Agios Nikitas. The long beach has fine white sand and the sea is of an amazing turquoise colour; the whole place is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
Sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities can be found there, as well as various accommodations, restaurants and bars. 15 minutes from Anesis Village Studios and Apartments
4) Agios Ioannis Lefkada: 3 km west of Lefkada Town
Agios Ioannis beach is the closest beach to the island's capital, just a couple of kilometres away, and one of the best beaches of the island.
Endless, golden and sandy, with turquoise waters, the beach reminds of a Caribbean landscape; the remains of old windmills give to the place a unique strong atmosphere. Because it is a windy beach it has become the second favourite windsurfing spot of Lefkada after Vassiliki. It attracts many skilled windsurfers and kite surfers. Only 5 minutes from anesis Village Studios Apartments: http://www.lefkada-anesis.com
5) Agios Nikitas Lefkada: 13 km south west of Lefkada Town
Agios Nikitas is a small fishing village of located 12 kilometres west of the capital of the island. It has a beautiful little beach boarded by some excellent taverns.
Because of the proximity of the village to some of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada (Porto Katsiki, Kathisma and Pefkoulia) it has now become an important resort attracting thousands of visitors every summer. The area surrounding the beach offers a wide range of accommodations among which some specially organised to house windsurfers and their material.
6) Agiofili: 40 km south of Lefkada Town
Agiofili beach is situated near the village of Vassiliki, 38 kilometers from the town of Lefkada, on the southern part of the island.
It is a small beach with sandy coast and crystal waters and offers various water sports activities, like windsurfing, scuba diving, and sea kayaking, in a relaxing and care-free atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy swimming in the small bay of Ammousa.
The village of Vassiliki offers facilities for those interested in terrain activities, like trekking and mountain biking. Most nearby tourist facilities are found in Vassiliki, where there are rooms to stay, taverns to eat and bars to enjoy yourself. Agiofili can be mainly reached by boat.
7) Amousa: 42 km south of Lefkada Town
It's a bit of a drive from the main coastal road (4 km) to this beach but the journey is pleasant, taking you through the green surroundings you find all over the island.
You will finally reach a pretty small bay which is bordered with rocks. The water here is very calm and the beach itself is mostly made up of large, smooth, white pebbles. A few boats bob in the bay and there are also loungers here.
8) Pefkoulia:10 km south west of Lefkada Town
is an impressive large sandy beach of located north of the fishing village of Agios Nikitas, 10 kilometres from Lefkada Town. Considered as one of the best beaches of the island, the sea at Pefkoulia has a wonderful turquoise colour, as if some bleach has been dropped in the blue waters.
Easily accessible and very popular, this beach can get overcrowded during summer. Some taverns can be found in the area.
9) The beach of Poros Mikros Yialos:30 km south of Lefkada Town
is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island of Lefkada, located 25 kilometres south of the capital, nearby the village of Poros. The long sandy beach is boarded with crystalline waters and has sun beds, umbrellas, taverns and snack bars.
10) Desimi / Geni: 22 km south of Lefkada Town
The bay lies on the small peninsular near to Vilcho. It is surrounded by a large campsite which you have to walk through to reach the pebbly beach. There is a superb view from here of the hillsides.
As with nearby Vilcho Bay you will find the sea here is a bit of a playground for speedboats and small yachts. There are off white rocks to the left of the beach in which you can pick out a cave. The water here is clear despite all the boats.
As you can see Lefkada has many choices to enjoy the sea, the water sports and the sun. Do not miss our suggestions. You will love it for sure. However, Lefkada has got many other beaches you can explore by you car, on foot, even by your own boat. We will come back with another article, and of course the best tips for exploring Lefkada with a different way. http://www.lefkada-anesis.com
Porto Katsiki beach is located 40 kilometres south-west of the capital of Lefkada and it is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Long and sandy, this beach is surrounded by impressive hills and it is reachable by 80 steps descending along the cliff.
A car parking and snack bars can be found on top of the stairs. Porto Katsiki can also be reached by taxi-boat from the villages of Vassiliki and Nidri. Having become very popular over the years, this beach attracts thousands of visitors during summer time.
2) Egremni Lefkada: 40 km south west of Lefkada Town
Egremni is a beautiful beach situated 30 kilometres south from the Lefkada's capital. The long sandy beach is surrounded by impressive barren cliffs. The sandy shore is soft and the water is extremely crystal
Considered among the best beaches in Lefkada, Egremni is well organized with sun beds, umbrellas and some beach bars. The first things to impress visitors is the large size of the beach, the white sand, the abrupt cliffs and the crystal water.
Egremni is reachable by car and bus. There is a large parking space above the beach and visitors have to climb down a lot of stairs to get to Egremni.
3) Kathisma Lefkada: 15 km south west of Lefkada Town
Kathisma is one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada. It is located 14 kilometres east of the capital, nearby the village of Agios Nikitas. The long beach has fine white sand and the sea is of an amazing turquoise colour; the whole place is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
Sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities can be found there, as well as various accommodations, restaurants and bars. 15 minutes from Anesis Village Studios and Apartments
4) Agios Ioannis Lefkada: 3 km west of Lefkada Town
Agios Ioannis beach is the closest beach to the island's capital, just a couple of kilometres away, and one of the best beaches of the island.
Endless, golden and sandy, with turquoise waters, the beach reminds of a Caribbean landscape; the remains of old windmills give to the place a unique strong atmosphere. Because it is a windy beach it has become the second favourite windsurfing spot of Lefkada after Vassiliki. It attracts many skilled windsurfers and kite surfers. Only 5 minutes from anesis Village Studios Apartments: http://www.lefkada-anesis.com
5) Agios Nikitas Lefkada: 13 km south west of Lefkada Town
Agios Nikitas is a small fishing village of located 12 kilometres west of the capital of the island. It has a beautiful little beach boarded by some excellent taverns.
Because of the proximity of the village to some of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada (Porto Katsiki, Kathisma and Pefkoulia) it has now become an important resort attracting thousands of visitors every summer. The area surrounding the beach offers a wide range of accommodations among which some specially organised to house windsurfers and their material.
6) Agiofili: 40 km south of Lefkada Town
Agiofili beach is situated near the village of Vassiliki, 38 kilometers from the town of Lefkada, on the southern part of the island.
It is a small beach with sandy coast and crystal waters and offers various water sports activities, like windsurfing, scuba diving, and sea kayaking, in a relaxing and care-free atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy swimming in the small bay of Ammousa.
The village of Vassiliki offers facilities for those interested in terrain activities, like trekking and mountain biking. Most nearby tourist facilities are found in Vassiliki, where there are rooms to stay, taverns to eat and bars to enjoy yourself. Agiofili can be mainly reached by boat.
7) Amousa: 42 km south of Lefkada Town
It's a bit of a drive from the main coastal road (4 km) to this beach but the journey is pleasant, taking you through the green surroundings you find all over the island.
You will finally reach a pretty small bay which is bordered with rocks. The water here is very calm and the beach itself is mostly made up of large, smooth, white pebbles. A few boats bob in the bay and there are also loungers here.
8) Pefkoulia:10 km south west of Lefkada Town
is an impressive large sandy beach of located north of the fishing village of Agios Nikitas, 10 kilometres from Lefkada Town. Considered as one of the best beaches of the island, the sea at Pefkoulia has a wonderful turquoise colour, as if some bleach has been dropped in the blue waters.
Easily accessible and very popular, this beach can get overcrowded during summer. Some taverns can be found in the area.
9) The beach of Poros Mikros Yialos:30 km south of Lefkada Town
is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island of Lefkada, located 25 kilometres south of the capital, nearby the village of Poros. The long sandy beach is boarded with crystalline waters and has sun beds, umbrellas, taverns and snack bars.
10) Desimi / Geni: 22 km south of Lefkada Town
The bay lies on the small peninsular near to Vilcho. It is surrounded by a large campsite which you have to walk through to reach the pebbly beach. There is a superb view from here of the hillsides.
As with nearby Vilcho Bay you will find the sea here is a bit of a playground for speedboats and small yachts. There are off white rocks to the left of the beach in which you can pick out a cave. The water here is clear despite all the boats.
As you can see Lefkada has many choices to enjoy the sea, the water sports and the sun. Do not miss our suggestions. You will love it for sure. However, Lefkada has got many other beaches you can explore by you car, on foot, even by your own boat. We will come back with another article, and of course the best tips for exploring Lefkada with a different way. http://www.lefkada-anesis.com
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