Exceptional shallow sea and turquoise water colours are the main features of Agios Ioannis beach, only a few kilometres away from the capital of Lefkada.
Agios Ioannis is a slightly organized area, there are some bars and small taverns behind the long cove. The sea is shallow here almost everywhere, so families with smaller children come here often in the summer months. In the northern side of the beach there are some unused stone windmills, one of them operates as a beach bar. Agios Ioannis beach is located very close to Lefkada town, so many locals choose this beach during summertime. They come here to enjoy the swimming in the crystal clear Ionian Sea, the trip takes only a few minutes.
Colours of Agios Ioannis beach
In the seabed there are some rocky pads and cliffs, so you must walk in the water at some places very carefully. If the water surface is calm, the sea has amazing colours, with million shades of blue and green. The long and wide beach is also a popular area for kitesurfers. The surfers come here usually in the afternoon, and having fun till sunset!
On the north side of Agios Ioannis, only about two kilometres away there is an other nice beach, called as Gira.
Turquoise colours of Agios Ioannis – tempting for a great splash
Guide to Agios Ioannis beach
Coordinates: 38.832643, 20.676266
2 km west from Lefkada town
Sea water color: blue, turquoise
Sand type: small pebbles, pebbles, rocks under the surface
Depth: shallow
Sea surface: varied
Crowds: normal
Facilities: taverns and beach bars in the area
Other Information: you can find here some old windmills
Accessibility: paved road from Lefkada town
+ Pros
- shallow water, suitable for children;
- amazing water colours;
- good for snorkeling (in less wavy days);
- ideal for water sports, especially for windsurf and kitesurf;
- easy access;
– Cons
- the beach is usually windy;