Agiofili beach

A small, but beautiful Agiofili beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area of the charming Vasiliki village.

The easiest way to reach this magnificient beach is to catch a taxi boat in Vasiliki, which depart hourly from the port of the village. Agiofili beach can be accessed also by car or walk from Vasiliki, but some sections of the road have poor quality, and sometimes the road before the parking lot is closed with a fence due local territorial disputes.

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Agiofili beach (as you see, it has several spellings such as Aghiofili or Agiofylli) is surrounded by high vertical cliffs and has crystal clear waters, which deepens quickly. Sometimes sea temperatures feels like a little bit lower than other beaches in Lefkada, because the streams of Ionian Sea bring some coolness here. When the sea surface is calm, Agiofili beach is especially recommended for snorkeling also, the rocky sides of the seabed have significant marine life.

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The beach is slightly organized with some parasols and sunbeds, and there is a small beach bar during the summer months. On the north side of Agiofili, next to parking lot you can find some stairs and a great lookout point, where you can take awesome pictures of the beach. Agiofili beach is quite abandoned in the mornings, but after the first taxi boats arrive from Vasiliki, it will be crowded quick!

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Amazing natural scenery and great views are guaranteed by visiting Agiofili, on the east coast of Lefkada

Agiofili beach is listed as one of the best beaches on the east coast of Lefkada, so it is strongly recommended for a visit. Try to avoid crowds and arrive in the morning hours, and you will impressed.

Where to stay close in Vasiliki, close to Agiofili?

Agiofili beach is about 3 kilometers away from the center of Vasiliki village, where wide range of accommodations are awaiting for guests. You can find here studios and apartments from the basic needs to higher expectations, but it’s worth to book in advance, because Vasiliki is one of the most popular village in Lefkada, and the best accommodations fill up quickly most of the time.

Guide to Agiofili beach (Agiofyli, Aghiofili)

Coordinates: 38.605383, 20.612737
49 km south from Lefkada town
Sea water color: blue, green, turquoise
Sand type: coarse sand, pebbles, rocks under the surface
Depth: normal
Sea surface: varied
Crowds: usually crowded (especially in the afternoons)
Facilities: beach bar during summer months, parasols and sunbeds for rent
Other Information: poor quality road leads from Vasiliki
Accessibility: by taxi boat from Vasiliki port, by car (road in poor condition)

+ Pros

• romantic scenery
• turquoise waters
• good for snorkeling (at less wavy days)
• can be accessed by boat or by car

– Cons

• can be very crowded (especially on weekends, in July and August)
• road access may be fairly poor