Agios Ioannis beach

Exceptional shallow sea and turquoise water colours are the main features of Agios Ioannis beach, just a few kilometres away from the capital of Lefkada.

Agios Ioannis beach is a fully organized area with great beach bars and some taverns behind the long coast. The sea is shallow here almost everywhere, so families with smaller children come here often during summer months. In the northern side of the beach there are some unused, old stone windmills, one of them, called Orloff operates as a beach bar.

Agios Ioannis beach is situated very close to Lefkada town, therefore many locals choose this beach during summertime. They come here to enjoy the swim in the crystal clear Ionian Sea, and the trip takes only a few minutes by bicycle, scooter or car.

Caribbean colours of Agios Ioannis beach, Lefkada

In the seabed there are some slippery rocks and cliffs, so you must walk in the water at some places very carefully. When the water surface is calm, the sea has amazing colours, with million shades of blue and green. Many call Agios Ioannis ‘the Caribbean beach of Lefkada‘, and they are right – just take a look to to Agios Ioannis photos, all of our pictures are free from color manipulation!

Agios Ioannis beach received Blue Flag Awards for the cleanliness of the sea and the services. Behind the beach lifeguard protects the health of the visitors.

The long and wide Agios Ioannis is also a very popular area for kitesurfers, one of the best in Lefkada. The surfers come here usually in the afternoon, and having fun with their kites till sunset! The center of kitesurf can be find at the windmills, so drive to these buildings and you can admire their interesting stunts.

On the north side of Agios Ioannis, only about two kilometres away there is an other nice beach, called as Gira. The small church of Agios Ioannis can be find in the southern side of the beach, hidden by the trees. This is one of the oldest and smallest churches in Lefkada island, it was carved into a rock.

Turquoise colours of Agios Ioannis beach – tempting for a great splash

Agios Ioannis taverns and beach bars

The beach has great taverns and bars, one of the best restaurant of the area is called Telegraphos, which lies directly behind the main beach. The other restaurant of Agios Ioannis is Liogerma, which is closer to the small chapel, at the end of the bay. Recommended cafe and cocktail bars close to Agios Ioannis beach are Anemos beach bar, Aramos cafe-bar and Orloff Mill café.

Where to stay in Agios Ioannis – the best apartments, studios and villas of the area

Agios Ioannis is a great place for a vacation in Lefkada, just take a look at the photos of this amazing beach. The village has calm atmospheres, but it lies very close to Lefkada town, where bustling atmospheres, and picturesque street views of the old town are guaranteed. The best accommodations in Agios Ioannis with great user reviews are listed below – find your favourite and book!

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Agios Ioannis beach info

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 ruined windmills
Accessibility: paved road from Lefkada town