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Beaches

Pefkoulia Beach
5
MAP H1 • N of Agios
Nikitas, Lefkáda
This popular beach is a large sweep
of sand on the west coast near Agios
Nikitas. The turquoise water offers
ideal swimming conditions.
Nikiana Beach
6
MAP J2 • Nikiana, Lefkáda
Not far from the village of Nikiana,
this beach is one of the sandiest in
the area. There are tavernas and
bars here to serve holidaymakers.
Vasilikí Beach
7
MAP H2 • Ormos
Vasilikís, Lefkáda
Overlooking Mýlos Beach, Lefkáda Vasilikí beach is best known for its
excellent sailing and wind surfing
Mýlos Beach
1 conditions. Dedicated clubs provide
This scenic beach is famous for both instruction and equipment.
its iconic 18th-century stone windmill,
Kathísma Beach
which would not look out of place on 8
a postcard. Today, the old building MAP H2 • Kalamítsi, Lefkáda
functions as a café. Steps lead down One of the most visited beaches on
to the soft sandy beach (see p25). Lefkáda, Kathísma beach is long and
wide, and boasts soft white sand.
Egremini Beach
2
MAP H2 • Athani, Lefkáda
Not to be confused with a smaller
beach of the same name found near
Agios Nikitas, the stunning Egremini
beach lies close to Athani village. It
can be accessed only by a tiny road.
Mykros Gialos Beach
3
MAP J2 • Ormos
Rouda, Lefkáda Parasols along Kathísma Beach
Póros Beach
Lying in the Ormos Rouda bay, just 9
south of Póros, is the pebble beach MAP J2 • Ormos
of Mykros Gialos. It is a popular Rouda, Lefkáda
summer holiday des tination. Póros beach lies south of the town
of the same name. It is quieter than
Megalo Limonari Beach
4 its neighbour, Mykros Gialos, and is
MAP J2 • Near
favoured by visitors who like camping.
Katomerí, Meganísi
Gialos Beach
Remote and very beautiful, Megalo 0
Limonari beach (on the island of MAP H2 • Athani, Lefkáda
Meganísi) can be accessed from This shingle beach can be reached
Katomerí village on Meganísi’s south via a steep, wind ing road followed by
coast. It is sandy, surrounded by a series of tracks. Its tranquil feel
trees and sits in an attractive bay. makes the journey worthwhile.
See map on p74
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