Lefki Anchorage
Exploring Elafonisos Sailing Holidays area
Lefki is maybe the best shelter from the meltemi and the prevailing West winds. It is a very pleasant isolated anchorage. The bottom is rocky with sandy areas. It is best to anchor near the S side of the cove. Once the anchor is set on sand the holding is good. Warning: Anchor in either the South or North side of the cove away from the middle where there are rocks.
Navigational Aids
The harbor is open NNE and its entrance is 130 m wide, formed by the outer root of the windward mole of the fishing shelter and a jetty that extends NW for about 70 m. The middle of its inner part is widened.
Harbor Neapóleos is on the NE part of Vátika bay. Neápolis settlement (population 2,727) is situated inland, at an elevation of 10 m.
Neapoli, except its maritime tradition, has evolved into a very popular holiday destination due to its clean beaches and the amazing nature of the area. A moderate mountain biking trip begins in Neapoli.
Frangos is just East of Sarakino on the South of the island. Its sand dunes make it very attractive.
On the S coasts of the cove Palaiokastro there is a mole 110 m long with a N–NW orientation, at the head of which stands a light. Its outer side is protected by natural boulders and has a parapet.
The beach in the city of Neapolis, on the east side of the Laconian Gulf. Neapolis is the output to Kythira and very near the port of Elafonisos.
Beach in the village on the east side, which initially limited the horizon of the ferry boat. Brought the final end of concreting few years ago.
Great sandy beach in the western part of the island which is protected by numerous islands that surround the sea side and in the interior of the island protected by a wall of cedar trees. Abound Sempre Viva flowers and beautiful plants spring up in June.
Sandy beach which starts from the entrance of Round Lake as a natural extension of the north coast Pavlopetri sandy stretches to the point where the community of Elafonissos ceases. Especially quiet beach since the approach requires to circle the lake.
On the eastern part of Pounta, across the islet of Petri (Pavlopetri), lies the homonymous beach. It was affected by sand movements in the last few years and now it is shorter with more shallow waters.
This is nice long sandy beach on the cost of Peloponesse across the island of Elafonissos. The beach often changes shape due to weather and Ferry boat traffic.
The unique pebble beach on the island. Well hidden behind the island's most western point in Aglyfti Elafonisos.
Large and magnificent huge beach south of the island, opposite the island of Kithira and Sarakiniko. Incredible colors, emerald sea, and fine sand in white golden color, a unique landscpae in Greece.