The 5 best beaches on the East Coast of Lefkada

by xclusiveluxuryholidays
August 4, 2022
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Beaches on Lefkada east coast

In the previous articles on this blog, we have already talked about the wonderful island of Lefkada and the equally wonderful beaches on the west coast.

In this article, however, we are going to talk about the beaches that are on the east coast of Lefkada, which are mostly quiet and less crowded.

Lygia Beach

Starting from the north of the island we find Lygia Beach. A quiet pebble beach shaded by beautiful eucalyptus trees with crystal-clear waters.

The beach is equipped so you can rent beach umbrellas and sunbeds. The best if you are on holiday with children and looking to relax.

Nikiana Beach

Nikiana beach is very wide so it is divided into two areas: you can take shelter in the area shaded by trees or choose to rent a beach umbrella and sun beds in the other area.

The sand has medium to large pebbles, rich in vegetation and very brightly coloured. The waters of Nikiana beach are so clear that you can see many small fish swimming between your legs.

Pasa Beach

Descending southwards, immediately after Nikiana, is the small Pasa Beach.

The sea here is always calm and it is highly recommended for snorkelling enthusiasts to visit this amazing beach. During the afternoon, the shade of the vegetation will shelter you from the sun and you can take a nice nap.

From the beach you can admire Prinigponisa islets including Skorpios and Meganisi

Desimi Beach

A few kilometres after Nydri, there is Desimi Beach. A small but fantastic bay with crystal-clear sea and a pebble beach, overlooked by some pleasant tavernas and a bar.

Desimi Beach is not equipped but the trees will shade you with their branches and leaves. Desimi has a picture postcard landscape and the sea is great for snorkelling, a canoe or pedalo ride to a small natural cave to discover its secrets.

Kamari Beach

Very close to Desimi beach, along a dirt but easily passable stretch of road, you will reach the hidden and little-visited Kamari Beach.

Isolated and intimate, Kamari beach will seduce you with its splendid view and its sea of many shades of blue.

Many people claim to have spotted dolphins here.

Will it be true? You just have to find out!

Where to stay in Lefkada

September 6, 2022
Accomodations, Holiday, travel

The best places to stay if you are looking for privacy and relaxation

If you are planning a trip to Lefkada or your honeymoon, you should know that Lefkada is the perfect destination to retreat and recharge your batteries.

There are few but important differences between the east and west coasts of the island:

The east coast is quieter, the seabed shallower and less windy, the beaches less wild than those on the opposite coast and the nature is very lush.
The sea is always smooth as a board and the beaches less crowded than those on the west coast.

The best villages to stay in on this coast are Lygia with its small restaurants along the coast and Nikiana with its beaches with crystal-clear water.

On this coast staying in complete privacy is easy if you choose to stay at the Katouna village.

Accomodation available on the east coast:

Katouna Suites, Superior Suite Lygia

Katouna, Lefkada

1 Bedrooms
1 Baths
2 Guests
Hotels

Featured

Nerea Apartment, Nikiana

Eparchiaki Odos Lefkas - Vasilikis, Episkopos, Lefkada

1 Bedrooms
1 Baths
4 Guests
Apartments

Salty Breeze Apartment

Ligia, Lefkada

3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
6 Guests
Apartments

The west coast is the part with the wildest and most beautiful beaches and the most beautiful sunsets. To the northwest, very close to the town of Lefkada, is the breezy Agios Ioannis beach and to to the southwest is the village of Athani, famous for its honey production and its spectacular view of the Ionian Sea.

Accomodation avaliable on the west coast:

Serenity Boutique Hotel, Seashell Suite

Athani, Lefkada

1 Bedrooms
1 Baths
3 Guests
Hotels

Villa Fivos

Aggelou Sikelianou, Lefkada, Agios Ioannis

2 Bedrooms
1 Baths
4 Guests
Villas

Drimonas Villas: Aphrodite

Drimonas, Lefkada 311 00, Greece

2 Bedrooms
2 Baths
5 Guests
Villas

The north coast is the one dominated by the old town of Lefkada.

Not far from the main town is the village of Apolpena located on the slopes of a hill, which due to its elevated position offers a magnificent view of Lefkada town and the Ionian Sea.

The perfect spot for maximum privacy and away from the crowds.

Accomodation available on the north coast:

Villa Ekati- Nemesis Luxury Villas

Apolpaina, Lefkada

3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
6 Guests
Villas

Villa Serena – Nemesis Luxury Villas

Apolpaina, Lefkada

3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
6 Guests
Villas

Featured

Villa Dias – Nemesis Luxury villas

Apolpaina , Lefkada

3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
6 Guests
Villas

The south coast is the right starting point for exploring Lefkada.

On this part of the island there are a few bays with calm sea, and plenty of vegetation and also several fishing villages such as Vassiliki and Sivota . Privacy is assured.

Villas avaliable on the south coast:

Villa Aliki, Vasiliki

Vasiliki, Lefkada.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests
Villas

Featured

Villa Zidanos, Ammousa

3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
8 Guests
Villas

If you are looking for exclusive villas in equally exclusive locations in Lefkada, explore our website.

The legend of Cape Dukato Lefkada

August 12, 2022
Holiday, must visit place, travel

About half an hour from Port Katsiki, along a scenic road, there is a place where time seems to stand still and where the view is spectacular. We are talking about Cape Dukato.

Cape Dukato is located in the extreme south of the island of Lefkada, overlooking the sea, on a small promontory from which you can see the islands of Kefalonia and Ithaca and where the sunset is one of the most beautiful on the island.

On the way to this place, as well as encountering numerous honey and thyme sellers, is the historic monastery of Agios Nikolaos.

The lighthouse:

The lighthouse of Cape Dukato was built during the 1970s on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo, which collapsed in the 1950s due to an earthquake.

A picturesque and romantic place where nature reigns supreme and the atmosphere is full of mythology and legend.

The legend of Sappho:

Sappho was a poetess of great skill, originally from Eresos, a town on the island of Lesvos.

She composed many famous verses that made her the most famous poetess of all time.

Legend has it that the poetess took her own life by throwing herself off Cape Dukato because of the unrequited love of young Phion.

Phion was a fisherman from the island of Lesbos who, according to Ovid, was made young and beautiful by the goddess Aphrodite in exchange for free passage on her boat.

Phion also fascinated the beautiful poetess who threw herself off the cliff into the beautiful sea of Lefkada.

The 5 Best Beaches on the West Coast of Lefkada

July 22, 2022
Holiday

Lefkada is a magnificent island with spectacular beaches that attract visitors from all over the world every year. Whether you’re looking to relax or enjoy some water sports, you’re sure to find everything you’re looking for in Lefkada.

The 5 most beautiful beaches on the west coast

The west coast of Lefkada is the most visited by tourists because it undoubtedly has the largest and wildest beaches.

Here is our selection:

Pefkoulia Beach

Starting from the north-west of the island, we find Pefkoulia Beach.

This is a very large pebble beach with crystal-clear water, located near a pine forest and almost never crowded.

Here you can easily find a corner where you can lie down quietly and sunbathe. A beach that is divided into two parts: an equipped part, where you can find a bathing establishment with a bar and beach-umbrella rental, and another free and wild part.

Easily accessible by car or bus.

Kathisma Beach

Just an 11-minute drive from Pefkoulia Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island: Kathisma Beach.

This beach is truly exceptional! An almost blindingly blue sea, clean and deep, it is usually rough but, if you are careful, you can swim and have fun in the waves.

Here you will find a part of free beach and also many bathing establishments offering bar and restaurant service. You can also rent your own beach-umbrella on the spot.

If you love adventure and want to have a memorable experience, you can also go paragliding here. A professional team will take you up a mountain where the take-off point is located, and from there you will start flying.

Guaranteed adrenaline rush!

Megali Petra

A little further south, there is the characteristic beach of Megali Petra.

Distinguished by its giant stones on the shore and from which the beach takes its name.

Megali Petra is a long, wild beach full of white pebbles that give the water a particularly turquoise colour.

It is beautiful to watch the water rush against these rocks!

Not equipped, this little piece of paradise can be reached by car or bus.

Egremni Beach

Bring high sun protection, sunglasses and a hat. To reach Egremni Beach you have to walk one kilometre from the car park and go down 400 steps.

We assure you that it is worth it. Egremni beach will leave you breathless!

Surrounded by vegetation-rich cliffs, wild, unequipped with sky-blue water and blinding white sand. It can also be reached by sea.

If you are the adventurous type, you should visit Egremni!

Porto Katsiki Beach

Finally, to the southwest of the island is Porto Katsiki.

One of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Lefkada surrounded by a rock barrier. Here, too, it is necessary to descend a few steps to reach the beach.

The 5 best beaches on the East Coast of Lefkada

Beaches on Lefkada east coast

In the previous articles on this blog, we have already talked about the wonderful island of Lefkada and the equally wonderful beaches on the west coast.

In this article, however, we are going to talk about the beaches that are on the east coast of Lefkada, which are mostly quiet and less crowded.

Lygia Beach

Starting from the north of the island we find Lygia Beach. A quiet pebble beach shaded by beautiful eucalyptus trees with crystal-clear waters.

The beach is equipped so you can rent beach umbrellas and sunbeds. The best if you are on holiday with children and looking to relax.

Nikiana Beach

Nikiana beach is very wide so it is divided into two areas: you can take shelter in the area shaded by trees or choose to rent a beach umbrella and sun beds in the other area.

The sand has medium to large pebbles, rich in vegetation and very brightly coloured. The waters of Nikiana beach are so clear that you can see many small fish swimming between your legs.

Pasa Beach

Descending southwards, immediately after Nikiana, is the small Pasa Beach.

The sea here is always calm and it is highly recommended for snorkelling enthusiasts to visit this amazing beach. During the afternoon, the shade of the vegetation will shelter you from the sun and you can take a nice nap.

From the beach you can admire Prinigponisa islets including Skorpios and Meganisi

Desimi Beach

A few kilometres after Nydri, there is Desimi Beach. A small but fantastic bay with crystal-clear sea and a pebble beach, overlooked by some pleasant tavernas and a bar.

Desimi Beach is not equipped but the trees will shade you with their branches and leaves. Desimi has a picture postcard landscape and the sea is great for snorkelling, a canoe or pedalo ride to a small natural cave to discover its secrets.

Kamari Beach

Very close to Desimi beach, along a dirt but easily passable stretch of road, you will reach the hidden and little-visited Kamari Beach.

Isolated and intimate, Kamari beach will seduce you with its splendid view and its sea of many shades of blue.

Many people claim to have spotted dolphins here.

Will it be true? You just have to find out!

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Where to stay in Lefkada

The best places to stay if you are looking for privacy and relaxation

If you are planning a trip to Lefkada or your honeymoon, you should know that Lefkada is the perfect destination to retreat and recharge your batteries.

There are few but important differences between the east and west coasts of the island:

The east coast is quieter, the seabed shallower and less windy, the beaches less wild than those on the opposite coast and the nature is very lush.The sea is always smooth as a board and the beaches less crowded than those on the west coast.

The best villages to stay in on this coast are Lygia with its small restaurants along the coast and Nikiana with its beaches with crystal-clear water.

On this coast staying in complete privacy is easy if you choose to stay at the Katouna village.

Accomodation available on the east coast:

Accomodation avaliable on the west coast:

The north coast is the one dominated by the old town of Lefkada.

Not far from the main town is the village of Apolpena located on the slopes of a hill, which due to its elevated position offers a magnificent view of Lefkada town and the Ionian Sea.

The perfect spot for maximum privacy and away from the crowds.

Accomodation available on the north coast:

The south coast is the right starting point for exploring Lefkada.

On this part of the island there are a few bays with calm sea, and plenty of vegetation and also several fishing villages such as Vassiliki and Sivota . Privacy is assured.

Villas avaliable on the south coast:

If you are looking for exclusive villas in equally exclusive locations in Lefkada, explore our website.

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The legend of Cape Dukato Lefkada

About half an hour from Port Katsiki, along a scenic road, there is a place where time seems to stand still and where the view is spectacular. We are talking about Cape Dukato.

Cape Dukato is located in the extreme south of the island of Lefkada, overlooking the sea, on a small promontory from which you can see the islands of Kefalonia and Ithaca and where the sunset is one of the most beautiful on the island.

On the way to this place, as well as encountering numerous honey and thyme sellers, is the historic monastery of Agios Nikolaos.

The lighthouse:

The lighthouse of Cape Dukato was built during the 1970s on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo, which collapsed in the 1950s due to an earthquake.

A picturesque and romantic place where nature reigns supreme and the atmosphere is full of mythology and legend.

The legend of Sappho:

Sappho was a poetess of great skill, originally from Eresos, a town on the island of Lesvos.

She composed many famous verses that made her the most famous poetess of all time.

Legend has it that the poetess took her own life by throwing herself off Cape Dukato because of the unrequited love of young Phion.

Phion was a fisherman from the island of Lesbos who, according to Ovid, was made young and beautiful by the goddess Aphrodite in exchange for free passage on her boat.

Phion also fascinated the beautiful poetess who threw herself off the cliff into the beautiful sea of Lefkada.

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Like this:

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The 5 Best Beaches on the West Coast of Lefkada

Lefkada is a magnificent island with spectacular beaches that attract visitors from all over the world every year. Whether you’re looking to relax or enjoy some water sports, you’re sure to find everything you’re looking for in Lefkada.

The 5 most beautiful beaches on the west coast

The west coast of Lefkada is the most visited by tourists because it undoubtedly has the largest and wildest beaches.

Here is our selection:

Pefkoulia Beach

Starting from the north-west of the island, we find Pefkoulia Beach.

This is a very large pebble beach with crystal-clear water, located near a pine forest and almost never crowded.

Here you can easily find a corner where you can lie down quietly and sunbathe. A beach that is divided into two parts: an equipped part, where you can find a bathing establishment with a bar and beach-umbrella rental, and another free and wild part.

Easily accessible by car or bus.

Kathisma Beach

Just an 11-minute drive from Pefkoulia Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island: Kathisma Beach.

This beach is truly exceptional! An almost blindingly blue sea, clean and deep, it is usually rough but, if you are careful, you can swim and have fun in the waves.

Here you will find a part of free beach and also many bathing establishments offering bar and restaurant service. You can also rent your own beach-umbrella on the spot.

If you love adventure and want to have a memorable experience, you can also go paragliding here. A professional team will take you up a mountain where the take-off point is located, and from there you will start flying.

Guaranteed adrenaline rush!

Megali Petra

A little further south, there is the characteristic beach of Megali Petra.

The east coast is quieter, the seabed shallower and less windy, the beaches less wild than those on the opposite coast and the nature is very lush.
The sea is always smooth as a board and the beaches less crowded than those on the west coast.