Agiofili beach (Παραλία Αγιοφύλλι) is tiny bay with emerald coloured waters, located near Vasiliki village in Lefkada Island, Greece. One of the best features of Agiofili its its two way access, because it can be reached by cars, and by daily boat trips from Vasiliki and Nidri.
The bay is small, but considered as one of the most beautiful destinations on the southern coastline, recommended for swimming and for snorkeling as well.
Coordinates: 38.606875, 20.612846
You can find on maps as: Paralia Agiofili, Παραλία Αγιοφύλλι
How to access: by boat, by cars and motors
Where to stay: find and book Lefkada studios and apartments here!
Where to find Agiofili beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
Agiofili beach is situated on the south coast of Lefkada Island, approx. 3 kilometers away from Vasiliki village, 23 kilometers away from Nidri, 40 kilometers away from the capital, while Agios Nikitas on the west coast lies 30 kilometers away. The bay of Agiofili belong to nearest beaches of Vasiliki, from where travellers can reach this local attraction by boat trips and by cars.
An amazing bay of Lefkada with crystal clear waters
Boat trips to Agiofili beach from Vasiliki and from Nidri
The easiest way to reach Agiofili beach in Lefkada Island is to catch a taxi boat in Vasiliki village, which depart hourly from the port. The boat can be find directly next to the seaside promenade, the tickets for the trip are sold on the boat. Daily trips to Agiofili beach are advertised by billboards near the boat as well, so the departure point can’t be missed.
The boat trip from Vasiliki to Agiofili beach is short, takes just approx. 15 minutes. Taxi boats run between the village and the bay on a scheduled basis, literally every hour from late morning until late afternoon.
The other important port of the east coast, Nidri offer a few boat trips to Agiofili beach as well, but there are differences. From Vasiliki a small taxi boat runs, specialized for these short trips, while from Nidri the boat trips to Agiofili are all day long excursions, which sail to other beaches as well.
Driving to Agiofili beach by car
The road which leads to Agiofili beach starts in Vasiliki, it is 3 kilometers long. Several years ago this route had poor quality, but in recent years most of this road section was renewed and asphalted. Road conditions to Agiofili from Vasiliki are suitable nowadays, offering a paid parking lot behind the beach.
Many visitors don’t have good experiences when parking their own cars here. The parking lot of Agiofili beach is usually getting filled during the morning hours, daily prices can be up to 12-15 Euros depending on season, and many travellers say drivers have to park their cars too close to each other. From the parking lot a short footpath and a few stairs lead down to the Ionian Sea.
We prefer more to arrive here by taxi boats from Vasiliki, because of sea experiences, but arriving by car is slightly cheaper solution.
Agiofili beach informations
The bay has several names in Lefkada Island, such as Aghiofili or Agiofylli can be seen on local maps, but all these names belong to same place. Agiofili beach is a gem of the southern areas, where the bay is characterized by high cliffs, crystal clear waters and lush vegetation on surrounding hills. The seabed is filled mostly by white coloured white pebbles, which is typical on the southern side of Lefkada.
The area of Agiofili beach is slightly organized, where umbrellas and sunbeds were set and can be rented. The coast belong to the smaller attractions with a length of 100 meters, therefore it can be crowded during high season months. From June to September a small cantina is waiting for guests, where cold drinks and snacks are served.
The best lookout to Agiofili is situated on the north side of the bay, where the stairs were built. The top of the stairs is a great photo spot, from where every traveller can take awesome pictures, with panoramic views to the Ionian Sea and the steep cliffs as well.
Sometimes sea temperatures of Agiofili beach feel like a slightly lower than other beaches in Lefkada Island. The main reasons are local sea currents of Ionian Sea, which bring some coolness into the bay, even in the hottest summer months. Average sea temperatures are measured 23 – 26 Celsius from June to September, and due to sea currents there are periods even in June and in September, when temperatures are slightly more pleasant, than in July or in August.
When sea surface is calm and there are no significant waves, Agiofili beach is recommended for snorkeling and diving near Vasiliki village in Lefkada Island, because the waters of the coastline are crystal clear. Rocky sides of the seabed have usually significant marine life, with a lot of fishes and other sea creatures.
The bay faces to the south, without any natural protection of bigger waves. At some days, when the waves are getting higher, and the colours of Ionian Sea turn into extremely blue, swimming is better instead of snorkeling.
In the morning hours this beautiful bay looks peaceful and looks abandoned even in summer, but after first taxi boats arrive from the port of Vasiliki, the coast can be crowded quickly.
The side cliffs of Agiofili are great for jumping into the sea at some places, but you have to pay attention before a jump, because of the bigger rocks in seabed. The sea deepens quite quick, but at two ends of the bay even smaller kids can enjoy bathing with their parents. For sensitive feet we suggest wearing water shoes, due to pebbly shore. Using own beach umbrellas or rent a sunbed is neccessary, because natural shades are rare, the sun shines strongly in the entire bay from late morning.
Agiofili beach is listed in travel guides as one the best beaches on the east coast of Lefkada Island, because of its beauty, but its worth try to avoid bigger crowds, and arrive in the morning hours.
Where to stay near Agiofili beach, apartments and studios in Vasiliki
The nearest accommodations are situated in Vasiliki village, which lies only 3 kilometers from Agiofili beach. Vasiliki is charming fishing village, which has picturesque port, traditional restaurants and souvenir stores. The area is important for tourists Lefkada Island, and a lot of cozy studios, apartments and hotels can be find here, offering rooms from basic needs to higher expectations.
Find and book studios and apartments in Vasiliki!
Travellers have to know Vasiliki is a very popular destination in Lefkada, so always book an apartment before you arrive! Most of the better accommodation options are getting filled quite quickly, especially during summer months.
Porto Katsiki beach and Egremni beach belong to top attractions near the village, which can be accessed not just by cars, but by boat trips from Vasiliki port as well.
Photos and infos
- Known as: Paralia Agiofili, Παραλία Αγιοφύλλι
- Sea water color: blue, green, turquoise
- Sand type: coarse sand, pebbles, rocks in seabed
- Depth: normal
- Sea surface: varied
- Crowds: usually crowded (especially in the afternoons)
- Facilities: bar during summer months, sunbeds for rent, paid parking lot
- Accessibility: taxi boat from Vasiliki port, daily boat trips from Nidri, by car or scooter
Why we like
Dramatic scenery
Recommended for snorkeling (by calm sea)
Can be accessed by water taxi and by cars both
Possible disadvantages
During its size and popularity Agiofili can be crowded during summer months
Paid parking lot
