Lefkada Beaches - Among the Best in the Mediterranean

Lefkada Island, the fourth largest island in thefrom the island's capital. It is situated close to
Ionian Sea, is mostly famous for its long andAgios Nikitas village. The white colour of the sand
wonderful beaches that attract millions of touristsis in stark contrast to the turquoise colour of the
every summer. Easily connected to the Greeksea. Kathisma beach is well organized with sun
mainland by a bridge, Lefkada has developedbeds, umbrellas and sports facilities, ideal for kite
much tourism amenities over the last years,surfing.
mainly due to its picturesque beaches.Another beach worth mentioning is Egremni. This
Its long and sandy beaches with emerald, blueexotic coast is surrounded by huge steep cliffs
waters have made Lefkada Ionian popular all overand you climb down 250 steps to get there. The
the world. In particular, the beaches of Portoblue waters are warm and inviting. As Egremni is
Katsiki, Kathisma and Egremni are consideredpretty remote, access by car is somehow
among the best not only on the island but in thedifficult.
whole Mediterranean basin. They remain crowdedApart from these beaches, there are many other
all summer, but due to their size they allow somecoasts on Lefkada to amaze you. Most popular
privacy, too.tourist resorts are Vasiliki and Agios Nikitas, where
Porto Katsiki beach is at a distance of 40 kmyou will find many Lefkada hotels and all kind of
from Lefkada town, close to Athani village. Thismodern tourist amenities. For sports, try Agios
white sandy beach is surrounded by huge steepIoannis beach, the best windsurfing spot on the
cliffs. The beach is accessible only after climbingisland.
80 steps down the cliff. Its crystal blue-greenIf you have your own means of transport,
waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling, and theexplore the whole island and find some nice coves
rocky ambiance have made Porto Katsiki theto enjoy your swim in privacy, away from
most famous beach of Lefkada. In fact, Portocrowds and noise. There are plenty of such coves
Katsiki was voted as the best and cleanest beacharound Lefkada Greece, waiting for you to
in Greece a few years ago.discover them.
Kathisma beach is found at a distance of 14 km