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Kathisma Beach
4.5
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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. – Tripadvisor
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Armand Abasllari
Tirana, Albania4 contributions
Paragliding/Fun Experience
Jun 2022
The beach was amazing. The water very clean and everyone was friendly. They also had paragliding there for 50 euro. And the instructors were very helpufl. It was a very fun experience
Written 16 February 2023
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Nick A
London, UK6 contributions
very nice
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 3 November 2022
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Julia Consideti
11 contributions
Over valued and noisy
Sep 2022 • Couples
Magnificent beach but to noise from the beach bar above , loud music is vibrant img the all place making staying there a bit unpleasant! Expensive sun beds also for no reason !
Written 28 September 2022
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AndrewR941
London, UK202 contributions
Huge, lots of beds , easy to park
Sep 2022
But has no charm. Its just a monstrously huge beach with parking and bars. One trip was enough, even though it wasn't busy. Felt more like an Italian or Spanish beach than a Greek one - lots and lots of rows of loungers. easy to get to though
Written 16 September 2022
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Cole D
Devon, UK3 contributions
Caribbean beach in Europe
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 7 September 2022
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Mila A
7 contributions
Lovely beach, probably too urbanized
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 22 August 2022
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Cilla W
11 contributions
Kathisma beach instead of Porto Katsiki
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).
Written 16 August 2022
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JasonP
Steady Brook, Canada211 contributions
Lefkadas most bougie beach
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
Written 9 August 2022
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Alex lol
Afumati, Romania3 contributions
Very beautiful beach.
Aug 2022 • Family
Very clear water kinda fine sand in the water there are rocks but it's not a problem, it even has a gulf with so many beautiful cliffs.
Written 8 August 2022
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Dushy73
Guildford, UK194 contributions
Really nice beach
Aug 2022
Busy beach but plenty of space to find your perfect spot and plenty of cafés when you want to hide from the sun. Easy to get to with a lot of parking options (most cost Euro 10). The sea is clean and just the right temperature to keep you cool in the Greek sun. We'll be back!
Written 8 August 2022
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