Gyalos Beach at Athanion
Exploring Lefkada Sailing Holidays area
Gyalos Beach offers visitors crystal clear waters and stunning scenery. A beach with a wild and rocky landscape at the same time, will undoubtedly take your breath away. The way to go to the beach is quite busy because of the continuous revolution from above the water has a nice blue color. The beach is a combination of pebbles and sand, while in the sea there are large stones. The beach is huge in length and quite wide. Over the road along the beach, among trees there is space for free camping. There are canteens on the beach.
Navigational Aids
Within a small cove of unique beauty, and just 15 km from Nidri, a landscape of hills surrounds the pretty harbor of Sivota. A fishing harbor located 33 km south of the island’s capital in a beautiful bay of the same name, Sivota is an ideal place to relax and a very good spot to stop as there is an equipped port and a market.
Dimossari waterfalls located on the outskirts of Nydri. The area of the waterfall is covered by big white rocks.
Dimossari canyon is 2 km away from Nydri village . The area is ideal for canyoning especially in the summer because the waterfalls and the thick forest keep the temperature low.
Nydrà is a seaside village (population 865) in the prefecture of Lefkáda. It is situated in the E part of the island and it is the best-known and most popular tourist resort of the island.
Lefkas marina, is one of the most modern marinas of the Mediterranean. It is located at the east side of the Lefkada town and 25Km from the Preveza/Aktion International Airport (IATA: PVK).
The Ecclesiastic Museum of Faneromeni Monastery is located in the village of Fryni, just 4 km from the town of Lefkada. The museum houses many objects of ecclesiastic art.
The Phonograph Museum is a small private museum, located near the old city of Lefkada. It hosts phonographs, records, rare objects of use, currency and post cards, instruments, boxes, seals and many other decorative items.
The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada is housed in the newly constructed building of the cultural center of Lefkada, in the center of the town. This museum has a rich collection of many things which cover a large chronological period.
The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni or Moni Faneromeni is the most important religious centre on the island of Lefkada. Situated in Frini, on the hilltop above Lefkas Town, this monastery offers a breathtaking view to the capital village, the northern side of the island and the opposite coasts of the mainland.
Α walk in the pedestrian street of the central market with its many shops and cafés in the west coast of the island is ideal for all tastes. The Central Market is next to the Venetian canal, which allows guests to enjoy the magical sunset in Gira.
Yacht Café Bar is located at the waterfront of Sivota and it stands out of the wooden yacht just outside. On the deck there are tables and chairs so visitors can enjoy their coffee or a drink.
The island of Lefkada is famous for the perfect weather conditions for windsurfing and kite surfing. Indeed, the thermal winds that are blowing during the summer afternoons in some areas of the island make those places ideal for those water sports.
The beach of Vasiliki is 37 kilometres south of the capital of the island.Vassiliki is fairly quiet at the start and end of the summer season, but really comes to life in July and August when it is recognised as one of the windsurfing capitals of Europe.
Have you ever dreamed that you can fly? Then paragliding is for you. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Ionian sea and land safely at Kathisma beach in Lefkada.
Agios Ioannis is a famous, sandy beach on the west side of the island and the closest one to the town of Lefkada. There are many old windmills creating a unique landscape.
This is a beach with clear blue waters, a few scattered rocks become wild like little touches right and left. Small pebbles and sand.
Organized with a small pebble beach, 7 km long, located near the town of Lefkada just above the beach of Agios Ioannis. The few houses and the ruins of abandoned windmills create a unique beauty.
Situated in the northern side of Ithaca, Marmakas beach is filled with white shiny pebbles. This idyllic area is known for its emerald, mirror-like waters and the lush green surroundings.
Another famous beach of Lefkada. And here the beauty of the beach can be seen , from the view of the descending the 300 steps leading to the beach.
Among the villages and Marantochori Kontarena, turn to the bay and beach Kastri Ammousso. After 5 km you will reach the beach on the beach 'Ammousso, a small bay with fine pebbles and water.
After the beach Agiofili the tip of the peninsula, under the camping Kastri will find a pretty little beach with sand, white pebbles and crystal clear waters. Access by boat.
Excellent, secluded beach at the foot of a huge rock. Bring your supplies and swim in crystal clear waters overlooking the peninsula of white.
Small remote beach with sand and pebbles, lush greenery and blue waters. The beach is located between Vasiliki and Agiofili.
Close your eyes and see the white pebbles and crystal clear waters and quiet. For lovers of isolation, can be reached by boat or by road from Agios Nikolaos Niras along the road leading to the lighthouse and turn left (dirt road).
Porto Katsiki is a very popular beach attracts thousands of visitors after a year because of the amazing landscape with steep cliffs that surround it. Located southwest of the island of Lefkada.
"Megali Petra is another beach not to be missed while on Lefkada. Located at the western part of the island, very near to Kalamitsi beach, Megali Petra has been named after the huge rocks that are scattered on its waterfront, meaning ""great rocks"" in Greek.
From Agios Nikitas is about 10 km from the village Kalamitsi to the beach, the road is narrow with many turns. Walking down the narrow paved road reaches a point where the road splits in two.
From Agios Nikitas is Kavalikema beach at a distance of about 10 km from the village Kalamitsi to the beach, the road is narrow with many bends. Walking down the narrow paved road reaches a point where the road splits in two.
Kathisma is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada located 15 km southeast of the main town, close to the village of Agios Nikitas.
One of the longest beaches of Lefkada with fine white sand and sparkling waters of amazing turquoise color.
The Agios Nikitas is a small beautiful beach with clear water in front of the village. It is 12km at the northwest of the city of Lefkada.
Mylos is wonderful beach located 14 km southwest of Lefkada town, between the coasts of Agios Nikitas and Kathisma. Mylos is characterized by its unsppoilt environment and beautiful features.
Pefkoulia is an impressive large sandy beach located 10 km southwest of Lefkada town ad close to the fishing village of Agios Nikitas. Considered as one of the best beaches of the island, the sea at Pefkoulia has a wonderful turquoise color that attracts many visitors.
Located on the south side of the island next to Agiofili. If you do not follow the dirt road from Marantochori, about 5 km, you have to catch a boat from Vassiliki or walk.
When you reach the beach by Ammousa Marantochori turn left and follow the dirt road for about 800ria measures. You will find yourself in a tiny cove with white pebbles and crystal clear waters.
Just after the picturesque village of Evgiros, the fully surfaced road continues 3km down to the romantic beach of Afteli, which is not very long but is also not often crowded. The only building is a villa, constructed by one occupant near the stone beach.
Hidden beach at the northernmost tip of Kefalonia. Access is from the Antipata Erissos (signposted).
Lygia beach is located on the edge of the harbor. This picturesque beach is preferred by locals for fishing as the plethora of small fishing boats attests.
Nikiana is located 10 km north of Lefkada town. It is a small sandy beach, with attractive characteristics.
The quiet village of Perigiali is situated 17 km from Lefkas town and is just opposite of the famous Scorpios Island of Onassis. Perigiali lies just 700 m.
Nidri is a coastal village on the east of Lefkada's most developed tourist. The beach at Nidri is a quiet pebble beach ideal for family holidays.
The bay lies on the small peninsular near to Vilcho. It is surrounded by a large campsite located uphills, which has a superb view.
Pebbled beach with crystal clear waters and very green overlooking Meganisi. On a deserted beach where there is road access.
Mikros Gialos is the charming coast of the picturesque homonymous south settlement of the island. The scenery is the perfect combination of white, azure and green since the coast is nestled within lush vegetation and is full of white small pebbles.
Arkoudi is a small island in the Ionian Sea. It is North-East of Ithaca and South of Lefkada near the island Atokos.