Pefkoulia beach (Paralia Pefkoula, Παραλία Πευκούλια) is one of the most attractive beaches in Lefkada Island, which represents the beauties of the island well. It has quick and easy access, because this place is located directly next to the road, leading between Lefkada town and Agios Nikitas.
There are a lot of great features, which are provided by Pefkoulia beach in Lefkada Island. It has an exceptional lookout on the hills with breathtaking panoramic views to blue waters of Ionian Sea, wide and long coastline, and well organized area near the local DECK beach bar.
Where to stay near Pefkoulia beach: the local apartments were built in Agios Nikitas village approx. 2 kilometers away, and in Tsoukalades village approx. 4 kilometers away. The recommended apartments of Ag. Nikitas you can compare and book here, while the accommodations of Tsoukalades are here!
Where to find Pefkoulia beach in Lefkada Island and how to get there
To location of Pefkoulia beach in Lefkada Island is near Agios Nikitas village, on the northwest coast of the island. This place is very easy to reach, because it lies directly next to the main road which leads between Lefkada town and Agios Nikitas.
When you arrive from north direction to Pefkoulia beach, its worth to know that you don’t have to drive on narrow mountain roads and stressed by hairpin bends, because the road is wide and easy to drive. From the direction of Nidri, Nikiana or Lygia – which are situated on the east side of Lefkada Island – the best route to Pefkoulia beach is driving to nort to Lefkada town, from where the road is getting wide and safe.
At Pefkoulia beach you can see the road signs of DECK beachside cafe (Ντεκ καφέ μπάρ), which is the one and only beach bar in this place. For parking at Pefkoulia beach you have two options: DECK bar has a small parking lot at the entrance, which can be used for free, or you park your car directly next to the wider road sections.
Best features and infos to know about Pefkoulia beach
Located in the shade of a green hill, Pefkoulia beach is famous for its natural beauty and large dimensions in Lefkada Island. This amazing destination offer secluded and well organized parts both, it’s no matter which one your family prefer more. The access of the Ionian Sea is easy and quick: the main entrance of Pefkoulia beach is next to DECK beach bar, where you have to walk down through some stairs.
This part is the central area of Pefkoulia beach, which belong to DECK bar with long lines of sunbeds. If you are looking for calm places, which are situated further away from the crowds, just walk to the south or to the north, which are much less crowded areas.
The seabed deepens varied, there are shallow and deeper parts both at Pefkoulia beach. The long coastline is filled by coarse sand and pebbles in most cases, but there can be find some larger stones in the sea at some places.
You have to know this beach is not just an attractive holiday destination from June to August, but its easy access make Pefkoulia beach a very popular place in Lefkada Island. But a great feature of this place is that altough it looks sometimes overcrowded, due to its large dimensions there can be find always places to sunbathe and swim on both sides.
It can be an important information for families about Pefkoulia beach, that there are no such places with natural shade from late morning. Visitors decide they rent a sunbed at DECK beach bar, or they use their own your parasol. Some bigger rocks in the south and in the north provide some shade for your stuff, but these places getting filled by the first arrivers.
As you can see on the photos, Pefkoulia beach is located on the west coast of Lefkada Island. It matters a lot, because the location of the bay is much exposed to bigger waves.
When the Ionian Sea surprises you with bigger waves at this place, they make quite different character to this coastline. At these times the colours of Pefkoulia beach are getting filled by incredible blues, which are really amazing to see. In our opinion the best parts to enjoy the significant waves are the central areas at DECK beach bar. We experienced in recent times there lie less stones under the sea surface, which are hidden by the vivid blue waters.
The blue waves of the west coast belong to the specialities of Lefkada Island, but always pay attention due their strength.
Sea temperatures of Pefkoulia beach are pleasant from June to mid September in most cases, with average temperatures between 23 – 26 Celsius. The local sea temperatures of the west coast in Lefkada are influenced highly by sea currents, waves and actual weather conditions.
Where to eat and drink at Pefkoulia beach
DECK beach bar offer high variety of cold drinks, snacks, and of course a dozens of sunbeds and parasols behind Pefkoulia beach. The coffee bar has also a free parking lot at the entrance, but it’s not a big one and fills up quickly in the mornings. After local parking lots are getting filled, don’t worry, next to the road there can be find numerous places to park your car or scooter.
Most places, where you can find some shade here, are located also here at DECK bar. From the tables in the bar section views to Pefkoulia beach are great, for holiday photos as well.
You need to know the northernmost part of Pefkoulia beach, which is further away from the central areas and from beach bar, is often visited by naturists. This place in the north is one of the recommended nudist beach sections in Lefkada.
The viewpoint of Pefkoulia beach, which offers the best views to this coastline
The exceptional panoramic views to Pefkoulia beach in Lefkada Island are well known by the travellers, because one of the best lookouts was built here a few decades ago. This viewpoint has very easy access, it was built directly next to the main road.
When you drive from the north (from direction of Lefkada town) to Agios Nikitas through Tsoukalades village, you will meet this exceptional panorama, and the fantastic colours of the west coastline of Lefkada Island. In that case when you drive from south, just follow the road and after you have leaved the beach, you will see the Pefkoula viewpoint (Θέα Πευκουλιών) on the hill.
The viewpoint has parking option for some cars, and sometimes local farmers sell honey and other goods from their trucks here.
Why visit Pefkoulia beach during a holiday in Lefkada Island and what to see nearby
The beauty of Lefkada Island is reflected well by Pefkoulia beach: the surrounding hills and mountains are covered by lush forests, the Ionian Sea is crystal clear and infinite blue. Many travellers vote Pefkoulia beach often into the list of local best beaches, but sometimes we notice that this long and wide bay is sometimes forgotten in the shade of Kathisma beach, Mylos beach or other top destinations of the area.
We recommend Pefkoulia beach for every traveller, who are looking for a nice beach with easy access on the west coast.
Due to its location you can connect for exploring some other great beaches during a day trip, such as the exceptional Mylos beach or the well organized Kathisma beach. You can also take a sightseeing walk on the narrow streets of the charming Agios Nikitas, where picturesque alleys, old stonehouses, traditional restaurants and small supermarkets can be find as well.
Where to stay near Pefkoulia beach
The nearest accommodations are located in Agios Nikitas village, which is a popular tourist resort during the summer months. This settlement is one of the best places for a stay on the west coast of Lefkada Island, because of its central location and for its tourist services.
This settlement is situated just about 2 kilometers away from this beach.
To find and book local rooms in Ag. Nikitas just take a look here!
Other options for a stay in this area are provided by Tsoukalades village, which lies approx. 4 kilometers away from Pefkoula beach. Tsoukalades is a mountain village with slightly cheaper rooms, but it has also a lot of nice studios and apartments – just slightly further away from the sea, and the village lacks port or seaside promenade.
The local studios and apartments in Tsoukalades you can find here!
Pefkoulia beach photos and infos
- Known as: Pefkoulia beach, Paralia Pefkoula, Παραλία Πευκούλια
- Location: 311 00, Lefkada, Greece, near Agios Nikitas
- Coordinates: 38.803182, 20.631362
- 10 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Sea water color: blue, turquoise
- Sand type: sand, small pebbles, rocks
- Depth: shallow / normal
- Sea surface: moderate
- Crowds: normal
- Facilities: parking lot, DECK beach cafe bar, parasols and sunbeds for rent, showers, changing room
- Other Information: –
- Accessibility: by car
+ Pros
- beautiful natural enviroment
- amazing sea colours
- calm atmospheres
- very easy access
– Cons
- always pay attention when bigger waves come
- central areas can be crowded near Deck bar
