Island guide
Top 10 beaches in Lefkada
A hand-picked ranking, from the white cliffs of Porto Katsiki and Egremni to hidden coves with turquoise water reachable only by boat.
Beach · Kalamitsi
Porto Katsiki
The queen of Lefkada's beaches, below the white cliff
Turquoise waterWhite cliffStairway access
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Beach · Vasiliki
Egremni
White sand and sapphire water, hidden below steep cliffs
White sandSapphire waterBoat access
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Beach · Kathisma
Kathisma
A long golden-sand beach with lively beach bars
Golden sandBeach barsSpectacular sunset
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Beach · Agios Nikitas
Milos
The hidden bay near Agios Nikitas, on foot or by boat
Turquoise waterSecluded bayWater taxi
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Beach · Agios Nikitas
Pefkoulia
A long pine-fringed sand beach on the west coast
Fine sandPine forestEasy access
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Beach · Kalamitsi
Kavalikefta
Crystal-clear water and large rocks, near Kalamitsi
Crystal-clear waterLarge rocksLess crowded
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Beach · Kalamitsi
Gialos
Golden sand and a wide stretch, away from the crowds
Golden sandSpacious beachQuiet
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Beach · Vasiliki
Agiofili
White pebbles and turquoise water, a step from Vasiliki
White pebblesTurquoise waterWater taxi
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Beach · Vlycho
Desimi
A calm pebble bay on the east coast
Sheltered bayCalm waterWater sports
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Beach · Kalamitsi
Kalamitsi
Sand and pebbles below the hilltop village
Sand and pebblesClear waterQuieter
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