Tsoukalades (Τσουκαλάδες) is a middle sized village of Lefkada Island, Greece, which lies in the north hills just a few kilometers away from many great beaches. The importance of Tsoukalades is primarily due for its unique location, because the village is situated between Lefkada town and Agios Nikitas.
For many travellers there are also some other features, which make this place great for a stay: a bunch of apartments and studios can be rented, friendly coffee bars and restaurants are awaiting for guests, and the houses are surrounded by green hills.
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Where to find Tsoukalades in Lefkada Island
Tsoukalades is situated in the northwest part of Lefkada Island, approx. 7 kilometers from the capital and 7 kilometers from Agios Nikitas. Both villages are near, which makes the access of Tsoukalades super fast and very easy. The houses of the settlement were built on the north hills, but there are no such steep mountains.
The main road, which leads on the west coast connect Tsoukalades to the other villages is quite wide, and not difficult to drive. Most of the parking lots were constructed next to the main road, the parking is free.
What to find in Tsoukalades
Tsoukalades is not as mountanious as many other villages of Lefkada Island, such as Kalamitsi or Athani. The main road leads through the village, where most of the local restaurants, supermarkets and apartments were built, all of these have easy access. The central areas next to the main road are dedicated for tourism, but Tsoukalades has an old village, where the locals live slightly away from the traffic.
Tsoukalades is an important village of Lefkada Island, and offer everything, which can be useful on a holiday. Travellers can find here bakery with fresh pastries and snacks, coffee bars, restaurants, supermarkets, ATM and pharmacy. For free parking in the village just pull over to the side of the road, there are no paid parking lots, such as in Nidri.
According to guests the best restaurants in Tsoukalades are Psaropoula tavern with its nice garden on the main road and Ταβερνα Κάμπος slighty further away. For snacks and for a morning coffee we recommend Irene’s Bakery And Coffee Shop, where the staff is friendly and desserts are delicious in our opinion.
Due geographical conditions the village has no direct sea exit, but the magical west coast of Lefkada Island is situated just a few kilometers away, and can be reached easy. The streets of Tsoukalades are surrounded by olive groves and pine forests, so if you like lush vegetation, the area of this village is definitely green.
Best sights and attractions in Tsoukalades
The best feature of the area is its nearness to several great beaches of Lefkada Island, and the local apartments and studios, which are offered mostly in good price range. The best sight of Tsoukalades is Faneromeni Monastery (Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Φανερωμένης), situated approx. 2 kilometers from the center of the village.
This church belong to the most beautiful and oldest monasteries of Lefkada Island, which is worth a visit. Faneromeni Monastery has well kept gardens with many flower, a mini zoo, small museums, a picturesque bell tower and a church building inside.
Tsoukalades beach
The nearest beach to the village is situated 3 kilometers from the central areas, and known as Tsoukalades beach or some maps mention it as Gialou Skala beach. The beach can be reached through a narrow and winding road from the center: the distance to Tsoukalades beach is 3 kilometeres, so it’s worth to know that a car or a motorcycle is useful.
This coast is unorganized, the shore is filled by pebbles and rocks, and have just a few speces for parking.
The best attractions of the area are the famous west coast beaches, which are quite near. Pefkoulia beach is located just 3 kilometers away, offer long and wide coast with DECK beach bar. We like this place very much, because Pefkoula beach has one of easiest access in Lefkada Island, the parking is easy and the blue Ionian Sea is amazing at most of the time here.
We must mention the shallow beach of Agios Nikitas approx. 7 kilometers away from Tsoukalades, and of course the breathtaking Mylos beach, which can be reached by hiking or by taxi boats. One of the best beaches in Lefkada, Kathisma beach lies also near, just approx. 9 kilometers away, where a lot of restaurants, paragliding options and dozens of parasols and sunbeds can be visited.
Apartments and studios of Tsoukalades, where to stay
This village is recommended for a holiday primarily for those who who like to stay near some great west coast beaches of Lefkada Island at reasonable prices. Many of the apartments and studios of Tsoukalades can be reached easy from the main road, and we have to mention the villas of the surrounding hills as well.
The rates of the rooms in Tsoukalades are usually slightly lower here than the coastal resorts, so if you are on lower budget, consider a stay here. Don’t forget that this village lacks seaside promenade, but many great cities, such as Lefkada town or Agios Nikitas, and many amazing beaches can be accessed by car fast.
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Tsoukalades photos and infos
- Known as: Τσουκαλάδες
- Coordinates: 38.822081, 20.656749
- Location: 311 00 Greece
- 6 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Population: 150 (increases much during summer months)
- Facilities: taverns, apartments, studios, markets, pharmacy
- Nearest beaches: Gialou Skala beach 3 km, Pefkoulia beach (3 km), Agios Nikitas beach (5 km), Mylos beach, Kathisma beach
+ Reasons to visit
- located near Lefkada town
- green scenery, lush vegetation of the area
- calm atmospheres
– Cons
- to reach the nearest beaches you have to drive
