The West Coast of Lefkada its famous for its blue-turquoise Beaches with the transparent waters...
«Egremni» Beach
- The Beach of Egremni is located 35 km from the property, about 50 mins of driving, on the southwest coast of the island.
- The beach is 2.5 km long and its terrain consists of shinning-white pebbles mixed with silky light sand.
- The beach can be reached by land and by sea using a vehicle or sea transportation respectively
- The Beach constitutes a main destination for many Daily Cruises departing from Nydri's & Vasiliki's port
- A Stairway of 400 steps will lead you down to the Beach
- In order to avoid tiredness and discomfort visitors should always consider that the best time to leave the beach is in the evening when sunrays are much smoother
- The Beach is partially organized. A cafe/bar with a balcony is located at the top, just before reaching the stairway, and on the beach side there is an option for renting umbrellas and sunbeds.
Since 2015
"The Egremni Challenge"
The beach is located at the southwest coast of the island. The access to the beach was established during the 90’s and since then the Beach gain a huge reputation. By the early years of 00’s “Egremni Beach” was already highly praised by touristic portals & magazines all over the world. Those days the beach was regarded as on of the most awe-inspiring seashores in the Mediterranean Sea. On November of 2015 an earthquake shakes the Ionian region and this natural phenomenon caused a landslide at the area of Egremni which eventually damaged the beach and its access. The “old” concrete stairs leading to the beach were covered by soil in some of their sections but the last wooden part of the stairway was fully damaged. The next years to come eventhough the access to the beach by land was a real challenging process there were always locals and tourists who, defying the danger, went down to the beach enjoying its even wilder and secluded beauty.
On 2021 almost six years after the earthquake accident the beach was accessible again by land. Renewing the road and installing new stairs to Egremni Beach was a challenging job, mainly because of safety, and thus the project was half-delivered and given in function since the summer season of 2021. Although the new project has increased significantly the extend of safety, approaching the beach still remains a challenge for the visitors.
More specifically, visitors who decide to reach the beach by the means of any vehicle should be aware that they will have to park their vehicle about 1.3 km away from the beginning of the stairs. No vehicle can cross further than the parking area because official assessments and studies prevent the Municipality of Lefkada from reopening a part of the road to the public. Nevertheless, the beach is accessible to the public, on foot, but at their own risk. Due to this fact visitors will have to walk a distance of 1.3 km with an incline of 15%, from the metallic gate to the beginning of the stairway, and then to go down approximately 400 steps. Just before going down the stairway a small traditional cafe/bar can be found with a panoramic view to the beach.
Despite the difficulties of the route “Egremni Beach” will fulfill the expectations even of the most demanding visitor. Walking down the new stairway will provide to visitors the unique opportunity to capture photos of unparalleled natural beauty. Due to the large size of the beach and the wild nature of the secluded area an “out of civilization” feeling will accompany you for as long as you will remain on the beach. Now you are well informed and it is thoroughly up to you whether or not you will undertook the adventure of the Egremni Challenge!
«Porto Katsiki» Beach
- Porto Katsiki beach is located approximately 35 km from the property, about 50' minutes of driving by car
- The location of the beach is in the very southwest side of the island near the lighthouse (cape of Ducato)
- The beach was named in that way because in the past only goats (katsiki in Greek) could reach this area
- The beach can be reached by land and by sea using a vehicle or sea transportation respectively
- A Stairway of approximately 100 steps will lead you down to the Beach
- Several canteen-style coffee places are located at the upper level of the beach before walking down the stairs
- The recent years neither umbrellas nor sunbeds can be rent on the beach
- Private Parking area is accessible at the upper level of the beach
«Kathisma» Beach
- "Kathisma" beach is located on the north-West Side of the Island
- The Distance from the property is 30 km, approximately 40' minutes of driving by car
- It constitutes Lefkada's most organised beach with many parking options, free and private parking
- On the beach several beach-bars and restaurants can be found
- From the parking area you have direct access to the Beach
- The Beach can also be reached using the local bus connections
- Several options of rental-beach equipment and related services are available on the site of the beach
- On the site of the beach, activities such as a paragliding experience can be joined by the visitors
«Milos» Beach
- «Milos» Beach is located in the Northwest side of the island
- The Distance from the property is 27 km, approximately a 30' minutes of driving
- The beach is lying mystically and beautifully behind the picturesque village of Agios Nikitas
- Village of Agios Nikitas is the main destination before you reach the beach
- Milos beach can't be accessed using a vehicle
- Visitors should park their car in Agios Nikitas, walk through its main pedestrian and then either walk the path which leads you to the beach or use the taxi boats that run between Ag. Nikitas and Milos Beach
- The walking path to Milos beach is a lush greenery trail in a wooded hill of an approximately 600 meters distance, 20 mins by walking. At the highest point of the trail visitors have the opportunity to admire the landscape and capture idyllic pictures of the beach.
- Very often during the summer rough winds appear in that area causing the taxi boats to not operate. In this cases the only way to the beach is on foot.
- During the decades of 90's and 00's Milos Beach was known as a Nudist Beach attracting many visitors who preferred naturism on their holidays
- Nowadays, the beach has become very famous and only a small part of it, south part, can be used for nudism
- The beach is secluded and thus visitors should consider buying foods & drinks from Agios Nikita's market place
«Gialos» Beach
- «Gialos» beach is located in the southern-west side of the island just before Egremni Beach
- The Distance from the property is 40 km, approximately 60' minutes of driving by car
- The Beach has a lengthy shore of approximately 4 km length
- The terrain of Gialos beach is a mixture of sand and pebble where its seabed is mainly covered by stones & rocks
- The beach can be reached through Athani village. The road from the village towards the beach has a winding-narrow style and requires caution for those who are not used driving in such routes
- The Beach is fully organised with wooden style beach bars and rental beach equipment options
- Although the beach is organized it constitutes one of the most «not-crowded» beach of the island
- It is the number one choice for people who prefer to escape the crowds even during the high season
- The beach can be reached by any mean of transportation
- A large and free parking area is available on the site of the beach. From the parking area visitors have direct access to the beach
- Gialos beach its a truly remote and lengthy place ideal for camping and that is why attracts many visitors with their camper vans
«Megali Petra» Beach
- «Megali Petra» Beach is located in the central-west side of the island
- The Distance from the property is 38 km, approximately a 55' mins of driving
- The name of the beach means «Big Rock»
- Main destination before you reach the beach is the village of Kalamitsi and thereafter the beach of "Kavalikefta"
- The visitors should park their cars in the parking area of "Kavalikefta" beach
- In order to access "Megali Petra" Beach visitors must walk a soil-path of about 200m from the parking lot and through a verdant area
- Visitors should consider buying foods & drinks from the beach bar in Kavalikefta beach
- The beach is secluded and neither umbrellas nor sunbeds can be rent on the beach
- At the southern part of the beach a "Big Rock", hence the name, divides the beach in two sections
- The southern section over the "Big Rock" is a nudism area
«Pefkoulia» Beach
- «Pefkoulia» Beach is stretched along the northwestern shore of the island
- The Distance from the property is 23 km, approximately a 30' mins of driving
- The terrain of the beach consists mainly of fine sand and scattered pebbles
- The beach is organized with a beach bar/restaurant and options for renting beach-equipment
- The beach is long offering to visitors a huge secluded area.
- The beach has also a nudist part at its north side
- The parking area of the beach is easy accessible, off-road beside the main street and it offers a large space free of charge
- Private parking area is also offered
- The beach can be reached by any means of transportation and also using the local bus connection
- The beach is located near to the village of Agios Nikitas in a distance of 1.5 km
«Avali» Beach
- «Avali» Beach lies on the central-west coast of the island
- It constitutes one of the three beaches of Kalamitsi village
- The Distance from the property is 38 km, approximately 60' minutes of driving
- The beach is lying peacefully beneath "Kalamitsi" village
- In order to access the beach you must pass through an "exotic" environment with banana trees of the local beach bar
- The road between Kalamitsi village and Avali beach is narrow and has a winding style but the beauty and blue water of Avali Beach it's really worth the try
- The beach can be reached by any mean of transportation. Therefore choosing to visit the beach with a scooter or a small sized car is much more convenient
- The beach offers a not crowded destination even during the high season
- There are no options for renting beach equipment on the site of the beach