The 5 best beaches on the East Coast of Lefkada

The legend of Capo Dukato Lefkada

August 12, 2022
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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 beach is neither equipped nor serviced but, before you go down, there is a small bar where you can have a drink or a meal.

Very picturesque, the beach at Porto Katsiki boasts a Caribbean sea and a white beach, resembling a natural swimming pool.

It really is a sight not to be missed!

Lefkada: from Coast to Coast

July 15, 2022
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Lefkada is a magnificent Ionian island where unspoilt nature reigns supreme. The island is a true paradise: breathtaking landscapes, incredible beaches that are among the most beautiful in Europe and, last but not least, crystal-clear sea with a thousand shades of blue.

120 kilometres of embarrassingly beautiful coastline that can be described by dividing it into four main coastal sections:

The North Coast

On the north coast of Lefkada there is a tiny beach but with a colourful sea that is perfect for snorkelling. Its name is Kaminia Beach and it has a view of Agios Ioannis Beach, the windmill beach of Lefkada, which is perfect for kitesurfing.
If you are looking for accommodation in this area, check out our available luxury rentals.

On the north coast:

Villa Ekati- Nemesis Luxury Villas

Apolpaina, Lefkada

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Villa Dias – Nemesis Luxury villas

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Villa Adonis

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Villa Fivos

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Lefkada, Ionion 311 00, Greece

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The West Coast

Lefkada’s west coast is mostly windy and full of sheer cliffs overlooking a paradisiacal sea. Here you can admire coves surrounded by steep slopes, sparkling but often rough blue seas and beautiful sand and pebble beaches. Whether you want to take great pictures, shoot videos or simply enjoy a romantic moment, this part of the island offers some of the best sunsets ever.

Among the many beaches on the west coast is the famous Milos Beach. Milos is a beautiful beach of small white pebbles, wide and long.

A few kilometres further down from Milos Beach is Katishma. A must for those who love nightlife! Well-equipped beaches, sea that is comparable to that of the Maldives.

The wild Avali Beach, almost never overcrowded, a wonderful beach that can be reached by car. A piece of heaven!

Megali Petra, a beach characterised by its giant stones, its natural beauty and the amazing sea’s colour.
And finally, Gialos Beach, Egremni overlooked by high hills and, the beautiful beach of Porto Katsiki.

If you love adventure, hiking, magnificent sunsets and would like to stay in this part of the island, take a look at our accommodation available in this area.

On the west coast:

Villa Avelia – Angello Villas

Eparchiaki Odos Lefkas - Kato Exanthias, Agios Nikitas, Lefkada

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4 Guests
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Villa Agapi, Athani

Athani, Lefkada 310 82, Greece

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Villa Aralia – Angello Villas

Eparchiaki Odos Lefkas - Kato Exanthias, Agios Nikitas, Lefkada

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The East Coast

The east coast is characterised by a calm sea, shallow waters and sheltered, low-wind beaches that are ideal for families. The sea is always clear and clean and almost never rough.
Even on this slope, there is no shortage of spectacular beaches. Lygia beach is very quiet, well equipped and full of eucalyptus trees providing shade and protection from the sun. A few kilometres south of Lygia is Nikiana, with its clear waters and lush vegetation. On the road to Nydri, there is the beach of Perigiali, small and picturesque with its rich sea flora, ideal for snorkelling. Then there are Dessimi, Kamari, Lakka, which can only be reached by boat, Mikros Gialos and finally the private beach of Lila.

If you are travelling with your family or just looking for peace and tranquillity, check out our accomodation in this area.

On the east coast:

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Perigiali, Lefkada

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Nerea Apartment, Nikiana

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The South Coast

This is usually a popular area for windsurfers because it is windswept and characterised by shallow waters, making it a paradise for surfers!

In this area is Vassiliki beach, which offers incredible views and a relaxed atmosphere. The secluded bay of Kastri is an unspoilt paradise with turquoise blue waters. Also on the south side, there is Ammouso beach: a beach of large white pebbles set in a beautiful bay with Ithaca in the background and framed by lush Mediterranean vegetation.

Afteli beach, where the water is crystal-clear, rich in fish and perfect for snorkelling. Finally, if you don’t like crowds and are looking for a quiet place to swim, there is the bay of Ksilokeratidi.

Discover our accommodation in this area of Lefkada.on

On the south coast:

Ionian Calm, Green Villa, Amoussa

Ammoussa, Lefkada 31082, Greece

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Ionian Calm, Blue Villa, Amoussa

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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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The legend of Capo 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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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.

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 beach is neither equipped nor serviced but, before you go down, there is a small bar where you can have a drink or a meal.

Very picturesque, the beach at Porto Katsiki boasts a Caribbean sea and a white beach, resembling a natural swimming pool.

It really is a sight not to be missed!

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Lefkada: from Coast to Coast

Lefkada is a magnificent Ionian island where unspoilt nature reigns supreme. The island is a true paradise: breathtaking landscapes, incredible beaches that are among the most beautiful in Europe and, last but not least, crystal-clear sea with a thousand shades of blue.

Megali Petra, a beach characterised by its giant stones, its natural beauty and the amazing sea’s colour.
And finally, Gialos Beach, Egremni overlooked by high hills and, the beautiful beach of Porto Katsiki.