Where to find Mylos beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there

Mylos beach is located on the west coast of Lefkada Island, as many other top travel destinations. The bay lies directly next to Agios Nikitas (behind the village), 14 kilometers away from Lefkada town, 25 kilometers away from Vasiliki, and 28 kilometers away from Nidri.

The location of the bay is very special, and because of its natural conditions Mylos beach can be reached by hiking on a trail, or by a taxi boat from Agios Nikitas. First of all, travellers have to drive to Agios Nikitas, or they have to catch a local bus transport, which depart from Lefkada town. Free parking lots for cars were built next to the main road, which leads through Agios Nikitas.

Walking to Mylos beach from Agios Nikitas

The hiking trail to Mylos beach starts from the central pedestrian street of Agios Nikitas. Find the central street of the village, where a few signs show the way up to to hill, or walk to this coordinate: 38.788710, 20.612672. The signs help to find the trail, you can’t miss it.

The hiking trail between Mylos beach and Agios Nikitas is not too long, with a length of approx. 700 meters. The walk through the hill leads on a narrow path, filled by stones and roots of trees. By walking to Mylos beach on this footpath there can bee seen panoramic views to the houses of the village first, and after we reach the top of the hill, the entire bay can be seen from above.

An average hiking time to Mylos takes a half an hour from Agios Nikitas (which depends mostly on your physical condition), the best periods for walks are in the morning hours. On hot days hikings up to the hill and down to the sea can be really exhausting, especially if you carry heavier beach equipment.

The best views can be seen from above

Mylos beach by boat

Taxi boats to Mylos beach provide comfortable and fast access, without climbing trough a hill. To find the taxi boats which depart to Mylos, visitors have to walk to the beach of Agios Nikitas, where the boats depart in every hour (or every half hour during high season months). It’s easy to recognize where passengers can step into these small sized taxi boats, just watch the buoys.

The boat trip to Mylos beach takes just a few minutes, because the bay is situated literally next to Agios Nikitas. The prices of water taxis have to pay on the boat, 4-5 Euros per person. During the short boat trip we can see the old stonehouses of Agios Nikitas village from the sea, and unique views to the famous west coast of Lefkada Island.

An important informations for travellers, who would like to visit Mylos beach by boat: taxi boats don’t depart, when the waves are getting too high on the west coast. The safety of passengers is the most important, and walking through the hiking trail remains the only option for access the bay.

Mylos beach informations

The bay of Mylos beach has one of the largest shores on the west coast of Lefkada Island, which is usually not overcrowded even in July and in August. Turquoise blue colours of the Ionian Sea are incredible her when the sun shines strong and there are no such clouds.

Behind the coast mother nature formed a huge sand dune, which adds slightly more exotic outfit to this exceptional coastline. You can climb up to the sand dune (which is the largest sand dune in Lefkada Island) from where breathtaking photos can be taken, the entire bay is front of us. Best panoramic views to Mylos beach can be seen from the top of the hiking trail, which leads here from Agios Nikitas.

Most parts of Mylos beach are not organized, but in the north area some sunbeds can be rented during summer season. The prices of local sunbeds are usually high, it’s worth to ask before using them.

Seabed of Mylos beach is filled primarily by coarse sand and some pebbles, travellers do not need water shoes here. Ionian Sea deepens quite quickly here at most places, offering great conditions to swim, and to snorkel.

Sea temperatures are pleasant at most of the time, with average temperatures of 24 – 26 Celsius from June until September. Sea currents can increase or decrease actual sea temperatures by 1-2 Celsius, but during summer time cooler periods don’t take long.

When the Ionian Sea is calm here and there are no such significant waves, the waters of Mylos beach are crystal clear, can be suitable for children as well. Snorkeling and diving is a local activity for kids, but the seabed is mostly barren at most places due to the pebbles – for best places for snorkeling it’s recommended to visit the rocky ends of the bay.

Due to the location of the bay, Mylos is exposed to open sea currents and bigger waves. The stronger waves make incredible ‘Lefkada blue’ sea colours to the entire coastline, which are beloved by thousands. Bigger waves are amazing to see, and can bring a lot of fun to local beach life, but in these periods travellers have to pay attention for safety as well.

On top of the surrounding hills you can notice some ruined windmills. Local windmills played imporant role in the agriculture of Lefkada Island, even this bay was named after these buildings. The name ‘Mylos beach’, Paralia Mylos, or Παραλία Μύλος in Greek language means ‘beach of the mills’.

The southern side of Mylos beach, the area near steep cliffs was visited often by nudists, especially a few years ago. In recent years these naturist parts had changed, because the bay became much popular in Lefkada Island, including those areas. In pre season and in post season, when the bay is less visited by tourists, it’s worth to check actual conditions for naturism.

According to a lot of travellers, Mylos beach is one of the best travel destinations near Agios Nikitas and all over in Lefkada Island, and our opinion is the same. Panoramic views are amazing from a top of the hill and from the direction of the Ionian Sea, and visitors can see why is this great bay mentioned usually as one of the best beaches in Lefkada.

When you visit Lefkada Island and you are looking for top attractions, don’ forget to visit this amazing place. Travel by taxi boat or walk on a hiking trail, we are sure that you will be enchanted by its exceptional beauty!

Where to eat and drink at Mylos beach

Nearest bar is a small cantina on top of the sand dune, offering cold drinks and some snacks, and shaded areas for guests. Mylos beach has no other restaurants with traditional meals, just this small cantina. Classic restaurants are can be find much further away, in Agios Nikitas, which can be accessed from here only by hiking back to the village through a hill, or by catching a taxi boat.

Where to stay, apartments and hotels near Mylos beach

The region, where Mylos beach is located, has several accommodations for a stay. Most of the local apartments and studios were built in Agios Nikitas, the only village on the west coast of Lefkada Island, which has direct sea exit. The streets are ready for travellers, offering traditional restaurants, coffee bars, supermarkets, ATM, car rental companies and other important tourist services.

Find and book apartments and studios near Agios Nikitas!

This area of Ag. Nikitas is especially great for summer holidays in Lefkada Island, because many of local top beaches are situated near. On the west coast, within just a few kilometers Kathisma beach, Mylos beach, Pefkoulia beach can be visited, while slightly away from here the picturesque bays of Kalamitsi, such as Kavelikefta beach and Megali Petra beach are waiting for travellers.

Photos and things to know

• Known as: Mylos beach, Milos beach, Paralia Milos, Παραλία Μύλος
• Sea water color: blue, turquoise
• Sand type: small pebbles, coarse sand
• Depth: average
• Sea surface: moderate, there are periods with significant waves
• Crowds: average
• Facilities: during high season sunbeds for rent, cantina (bar)
• Other Information: old windmills in the area
• Accessibility: on foot by a hiking trail, or by taxi boat from Agios Nikitas (due accessibility difficulties not recommended for disabled persons)

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