Kathisma Beach
Kathisma Beach
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One of the longest stretches of beach on Lefkada facing the Ionian archipelago, Kathisma Beach and its fine white sand and sparkling blue waters surrounded by tall green cliffs make this one of the island's most popular spots. There are plenty of beach bars for food and drinks, sunbeds to rent, and you can do some tandem paragliding from the hills overlooking the beach. On the north end, there is a cave that you can enter and swim in. The more secluded south end also welcomes nudists.
Come early to get a good spot but stick around for gorgeous sunset views.
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Cilla W
11 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Was planning to go to Porto Katsiki but due to lack of transportation (car or boat) we ended up going to Kathisma beach instead. We stayed in Nidri, so to get there we took the local bus up to Lefkada town and changed bus there at the end station. Important to do it there since the other stops tend to get crowded with passengers, so if you want to sit… the journey takes about 1,5 hours from Nidri to Kathisma incl bus changes. The roads are great and with very nice views!
At the beach you have loads of sunbeds, and a nice restaurant with toilets, showers and a pool. The beach is long and being on the west side it’s quite windy. Gets deep very fast! Pebbled beach - wear swim shoes!
No supermarket, so bring what you want to eat and drink if you don’t plan to eat at the restaurant.
Make sure to check the bus time table so you don’t get stuck there!!
Note! Area NOT suitable for people with problems walking (if you don’t go by car).
At the beach you have loads of sunbeds, and a nice restaurant with toilets, showers and a pool. The beach is long and being on the west side it’s quite windy. Gets deep very fast! Pebbled beach - wear swim shoes!
No supermarket, so bring what you want to eat and drink if you don’t plan to eat at the restaurant.
Make sure to check the bus time table so you don’t get stuck there!!
Note! Area NOT suitable for people with problems walking (if you don’t go by car).
Written August 16, 2022
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Mila A
7 contributions
Aug 2022
Kathisma shows that nothing in Greece can be done moderately. Most beaches that are "natural" are sorely neglected, whereas this one is over the top. Thank God the access is not suicidal which is the case in most places in the Ionian Sea; however half of the area is a huge car park and the other half is interminable rows of sunbeds. The sea and the water is beautiful, and it is refreshing that there is an easy access to the sea, if you manage to get there through the crowd. It is fairly expensive - the sunbeds cost some 20EUR, but the car park is included. The restaurant provides excellent food, if the service may be a little messy.
Written August 22, 2022
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370andyk
Marlborough, UK421 contributions
Jul 2022
Kathisma Beach
A really wonderful beach, if not slightly huge and daunting when you arrive down steep drive. There is free parking if you frequent some bars/beaches. We park in shade at Monato and use their beds. The most expensive beds are very good, with lock box, towel and water in ice bucket, but expensive at 30 euros for two. Waiter on beach service. There are cheaper beds. The sea is shingly, warm, clean and wonderful. Lots of eateries adorn the road behind the beach. Must visit here, and despite the size, it’s not too crowded. This is also a landing site for the parasailing
A really wonderful beach, if not slightly huge and daunting when you arrive down steep drive. There is free parking if you frequent some bars/beaches. We park in shade at Monato and use their beds. The most expensive beds are very good, with lock box, towel and water in ice bucket, but expensive at 30 euros for two. Waiter on beach service. There are cheaper beds. The sea is shingly, warm, clean and wonderful. Lots of eateries adorn the road behind the beach. Must visit here, and despite the size, it’s not too crowded. This is also a landing site for the parasailing
Written July 31, 2022
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JasonP
Steady Brook, Canada211 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great beach, beautiful, beautiful water.
There is free parking but we decided to pay 10 euro for covered secure parking.
Lots of different kinds of sun beds for rent at different price ranges including canopy beds. First and second row from the beach we’re 40 euro for the nicest beds. ( not canopy) . I believe the prices went down as low as 15 for the common blue pair.
Great beach bar with washrooms. Beautiful set ups.
Also beach side service we didn’t have to leave our beds if we didn’t want to. Free water with our beds
Beach is majority pebble like a lot of Lefkada beaches
There is free parking but we decided to pay 10 euro for covered secure parking.
Lots of different kinds of sun beds for rent at different price ranges including canopy beds. First and second row from the beach we’re 40 euro for the nicest beds. ( not canopy) . I believe the prices went down as low as 15 for the common blue pair.
Great beach bar with washrooms. Beautiful set ups.
Also beach side service we didn’t have to leave our beds if we didn’t want to. Free water with our beds
Beach is majority pebble like a lot of Lefkada beaches
Written August 9, 2022
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Brisi Briseida
Tirana, Albania35 contributions
Aug 2021
I love this beach even though in the afternoon it becomes really wavy. The waves look magnificent and the water is crystal clear. If you are staying in Lefkada definitely worth a visit. Best to go there in the first part of the day if you don't like waves and also to find umbrellas at the very front. We paid 10 euros for 2 sunbed and 1 umbrella and the parking was free.
Written January 5, 2022
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Cole D
Devon, UK3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Fantastic beach. Pristine white sand/shingle which is fine to walk on bare foot, no need for sea shoes! Arrived at around 10 o’clock in morning and got a parking space and lovely spot on the beach easily so would deffo recommend getting down for mid morning. Turquoise sea with lots of little fishies so bring goggles, amazing to see. Only shame is the majority of the beach is covered by rental sun beds and umbrellas meaning those who don’t want to rent one have to squish in the few gaps in between but wasn’t that big of a problem. Quite a few locals take advantage of the very touristy beach by walking round offering you sunglasses, clothes etc but they leave you alone once you’ve declined to purchase their goods. Overall, Caribbean level beach that’s well worth the visit as it’s one of the best beaches in Lefkada, just get there early ish!
Written September 7, 2022
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Chris G
Grenoble, France15 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
The beach is one of the best I've been in Greece.
There are many beach bars along the coast, but none of them have free seats. You have to pay both for the seats and whatever you order.
From what we saw in a little trip, the prices for the seats are around 8-10 euros a pair.
We decided to bring our own umbrella and beach towels, and stayed at one of the spaces between beach bars.
It's good both for families and couples.
The sea has rocks at the beginning, which makes it very clear, and one of the best beaches I've ever been to. The water becomes very deep very fast (about 10 meters from shore) and since most kids stay in shallow waters you can easily go a little deeper for some quite.
There are many beach bars along the coast, but none of them have free seats. You have to pay both for the seats and whatever you order.
From what we saw in a little trip, the prices for the seats are around 8-10 euros a pair.
We decided to bring our own umbrella and beach towels, and stayed at one of the spaces between beach bars.
It's good both for families and couples.
The sea has rocks at the beginning, which makes it very clear, and one of the best beaches I've ever been to. The water becomes very deep very fast (about 10 meters from shore) and since most kids stay in shallow waters you can easily go a little deeper for some quite.
Written August 4, 2020
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Maria
Athens, Greece27 contributions
Aug 2020
As you approach the beach the prevailing feature of the view are beach-bars and umbrellas. The sea is very clean and the water is wonderful. The beach is very long and is completely taken over by umbrellas and beach bars that play different music and is generally very crowded.
Written October 16, 2020
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Maria D
Plovdiv, Bulgaria46 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Amazing view, crystal water, pebbles mostly, better wear aquashoes... The parking is free, if you buy something from the restaurant...there are toilets, 2 sunbeds and 1 umbrella cost 7 euros... Easy access with car, close to the main road.
Written July 15, 2020
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Nick A
London, UK6 contributions
Sep 2022
an amazing place to be . so clean blue water . this beach is a diamond at Greece . it is a huge beach with plenty of space sunbeds etc . also close to the area are some cafes bars and restaurants . my only negative is that can be overcrowded so my advise is if you want to visit this beach go early in morning and find the right place for you ... enjoy
Written November 3, 2022
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giannaflorindi
Atripalda, Italy5 contributions
ciao volevo sapere se dal 7 settembre al 15 settembre 2019 sono previsti eventi al COPLA ..ho un figlio di 16 anni che partirà con me solo se ci sono eventi e/o spettacoli...speriamo
Enza D
5 contributions
MI dispiace ma non lo so, io ci sono stata ad Agosto.
Kimve
9 contributions
Is de weg begaanbaar met een scooter?/ Is the road to the beach ok for motorbikes/ scooters?
flowermancdr
Heesch, The Netherlands912 contributions
Het kan, de weg er naar toe is prima te doen. Wel veel klimmen en dalen. En dan nog de stijle weg naar beneden. Maar vele doen het.
Υπάρχουν δρομολόγια που να πηγαίνουν απο Λευκάδα στο κάθισμα;αν ναι θα ήθελα να με ενημερώστε.σας Ευχαριστώ
Loukritia N
20 contributions
Υπάρχουν δρομολόγια. Μπείτε στο site του ΚΤΕΛ Λευκάδας κ θα τα βρείτε!
Eli A
37 contributions
Hello. We are thinking for Lefkada for our next family vacation with our dog (large breed, obedient and well mannered). I would like to ask if dogs are allowed and if we should anticipate any problems? Thank you!
Lefkada Dream Tours
Greece3 contributions
Ok, fair enough. This beach is very well organized, beach bars, restaurants etc also many umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach. The fact that your dog is big size maybe is scary for some people, but if you have him leashed then there is no problem. According to the Greek legislation (3years ago), every dog (pet) is allowed at any beach by law, as long as owner keeps the basic standards. Kathisma beach has also more private areas on the sides of this long beach (not in the middle where is crowded), but it needs some walking. Also, try to be there early in the morning to save some parking space. More importantly, please check if your accommodation is pet-friendly, as early as from now. You can check more information about Lefkada beaches and more, in our blog. Let me know if you need more info on anything, I will be glad to assist you in further!
Maria M
57 contributions
Έχει ντουζιερες;
Christos C
27 contributions
Στην παραλία όχι, σε μαγαζιά ναι.... Εμείς ενώ θέλαμε δεν κάναμε τελικά....
Rachel G
Manchester, UK26 contributions
Hi does Kathisma beach have the inflatable water sports- crazy sofa, rings etc?
Lefkada Dream Tours
Greece3 contributions
No this one is only available at the other side of the island (East), at Nidri. Calmer waters there :)
Marie M
Karlshamn Municipality, Sweden18 contributions
Någon som vet vad taxi kostar från nidri til kathisma beach?
Kathisma Beach (Agios Nikitas) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- We recommend booking Kathisma Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Kathisma Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Kathisma Beach:
- (0.08 mi) Sunset Studios
- (0.08 mi) Camping Kathisma
- (0.12 mi) Hotel Sirios Kathisma
- (0.09 mi) Theocharis Bros
- (0.23 mi) KATHISMA VILLA MARGAUX, Private Pool With Outstanding Views
- Restaurants near Kathisma Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Anapsiktirio
- (0.11 mi) Amente Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
- (0.09 mi) Copla beach bar
- (0.11 mi) Areia Club Restaurant
- (0.17 mi) Monato