A west side beach guide
As a guest of Point of View vacation homes, you will find yourself at an ideal starting position to explore the west side of the island, within easy reach of the most enchanting beaches. This Lefkada beach guide is not comprehensive; it includes all the main beaches and some hidden gems that offer access by car and/or hiking, in an ascending order of distance from Point of View.
The closest beach is cosmopolitan Kathisma (7 km), a popular long and sandy beach with all kinds of amenities and facilities available for the visitor.
A bit further towards the direction of Lefkada city is the picturesque village of Agios Nikitas (7 km) which features a small sandy beach at its sea front. From Agios Nikitas there are 2 ways to access the sparkling Milos beach: either by taxi boat or on foot via a path that goes up and down the hill on the side of the village. Milos is a long and sandy beach similar to Kathisma but more secluded, offering only a few umbrellas and sunbeds.
Moving further north towards Lefkada city we find Pefkoulia (9 km), another long and sandy beach under a steep slope with big pine trees reaching up to the sand. Pefkoulia is a beach that will suit almost everyone as the visitor can choose to stay close to the crowds in front of the beach bar or to find a more quiet spot walking towards the secluded part of the beach.
Taking the western road towards the direction of Vassiliki will bring you to the nearby village of Kalamitsi (5 km). From there, a narrow asphalt road will lead you downhill towards a number of different, equally captivating beaches of various sizes, namely Megali Petra, Kavalikefta, Avali and Gaidaros (9-10 km). All of them are sandy and more secluded than Kathisma.
If you feel like driving a bit more than 10 km from Point of View, then the beaches around Lefkada city to the north and around Vassiliki to the south become an option, but you are not done exploring the west side yet. On the contrary, the 3 beaches that remain are considered to be the cornerstone of the island by many sea lovers. Gialos (22 km) is a sandy/pebbly beach more than 3 km long, guaranteeing your comfort even during high season. Egremni (23 km), another huge sandy beach, has the most dedicated visitors despite the difficult access due to the wild and captivating beauty of the landscape. Finally the world-famous Porto Katsiki (29 km) with its trademark white cliffs, is probably the most photographed location on the island.
