Beaches

Best beaches in Lefkada

Quick answer

Lefkada's famous beaches are on the west coast: Porto Katsiki below high cliffs, Egremni and Kathisma. The water is bright turquoise but faces open sea, so waves can be big on windy afternoons. The east coast around Nydri is calm, with smaller beaches and boat trips.

Beaches compared

Beach	Ground	Faces	Wind
Porto Katsiki	Pebble	West	Waves on windy days
Egremni	Pebble	West	Waves on windy days
Kathisma	Sand	West	Waves on windy days
Agios Ioannis	Sand	North-west	Windy — kitesurf spot

Porto Katsiki

Cliff-backed beach with steps down. Busy midday.

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Egremni

Long beach; access has changed after earthquakes — check locally.

Long beach

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Kathisma

Sandy, easy to reach, with beach bars.

Facilities · Sunset

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Agios Ioannis

Long beach near town with windmills.

Kitesurf

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Access rules, facilities and boat landings change. Check locally and respect closures. Photos: Wikimedia Commons.

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