Agios Nikitas village (Άγιος Νικήτας) is a charming seaside resort of Lefkada Island, Greece, which is surrounded by many amazing beaches of the west coast. The village is located in a fertile valley, and it is a very special place, because Agios Nikitas is the only settlement on the west coastline, which has direct sea exit.
The beautiful landscapes and the top nearby beaches, such as Kathisma beach, Pefkoulia beach and Mylos beach make Agios Nikitas one of the best travel destinations in Lefkada Island from June to August, and can be recommended for a holiday and for a daily visit both.
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Where is Agios Nikitas in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
Agios Nikitas is located on the west coast of Lefkada Island, approx. 18 kilometers away from the capital, and 44 kilometers away from Nidri. The houses of the village were built in fertile valley, which has lush vegetation: the entire area is filled by hundreds of old olive trees, delicious grapes, cypress trees, pines and and fragrant flowers.
The access of Agios Nikitas is very easy in Lefkada Island, because the main road connect the village with other settlements nearby, such as Lefkada town, Tsoukalades or Kalamitsi, and the route is simple. An important information to reach Agios Nikitas by car is that the main road leads through the outskirts, and the route bypasses the center.
Most of the local parking lots were constructed next to the main road, which can be used for free. You have to know the only drawback of Agios Nikitas is a limited free parking lots. The village is very popular place in Lefkada Island for many visitors, and a parking can be very difficult during high season days, especially on weekends.
When you are lucky, you can catch a free parking site near to the entrance of the village, or you have keep to drive further for looking empty spaces.
Keep in mind the local rules, which means avoid parking at the entrances of the apartments, and there are some sections on the main road, where parking is now allowed.
Agios Nikitas can be reached by local bus service as well, public buses run from the bus stop of Lefkada town according to actual schedules. By boat trips from Vasiliki or Nidri this village can’t be reached, beause of the distances.
What to find in Agios Nikitas village
The main street of Agios Nikitas is pedestrian street and it is closed for cars, so visitors have to walk into the center. The central street is also a long promenade with restaurants and shops, because most of the other streets are very narrow and winding. These are mostly tiny, charming alleys, which lead on the hills between the stonehouses.
When you discover Lefkada Island, you will see Agios Nikitas is a very special settlement here, because this village is the only one, which has direct sea exit to the west coast. Before the presence of mass tourism this place was known as a small fishing settlement, where the locals were engaged to agriculture.
Nowadays the hills of this region are even filled by olive trees and grapes, because a few locals follow the traditional methods and produce wines and olive oil in excellent quality.
During summer months Agios Nikitas is the most bustling settlement on the west coast of Lefkada Island, serving thousands of travellers. On the streets traditional taverns, coffee bars, supermarkets, souvenir stores, and bakeries are waiting for guests, most of these are situated near the pedestrian road.
You can find here also car rental agencies, ATM, and of course a bus stop. The bus stop is located on the main road, near the entrance of the village. The local apartments, hotels and studios were built not just in the village center, but on the surrounding hills as well, some of these offer sea views from their rooms for guests.
Most of the buildings of Agios Nikitas were built of stone in traditional Greek style, which guarantee nice street views and photos for a holiday.
Best restaurants in Agios Nikitas are Taverna Portoni, Avra, Sapfo (Σαπφώ), Sto Steki, Asperous and Captain’s Corner, which are recommended often by locals and travellers both, and often get great reviews from guests. Local supermarkets are maybe smaller in their size, but these shops keep the most important things for customers, such as beach equipments, snacks, cold drinks, etc.
Its excellent location and comprehensive services make Agios Nikitas so beloved and popular village in Lefkada Island, and of course don’t forget the amazing beaches of the area!
Sights and attractions, what to see in Agios Nikitas
The best sights of Agios Nikitas are the picturesque streets and narrow alleys, which give the charm of a traditional Greek village. The tiny stone church of the village can be visited a few steps away from the beach, from where its bell tower can be seen well. Maps mention this place often as Agos Nikitas Old Church, or Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νικήτα in Greek language.
Other sights in Agios Nikitas are mostly natural attractions: its small beach in the north, the beauty of the surrounding hills and the hiking trails. Our favourite attraction in this region is Mylos beach, which is situated literally next to the village.
Exploring the narrow alleys and streets are highly recommended for a sightseeing, because altough the main street is picturesque as well, but in the tiny alleys there are hidden gems for taking photos.
Daily boat trips are not offered from here because of a lack of a port, but small taxi boats are available to reach the neighboring Mylos beach.
What you should know about Agios Nikitas beach
The village has its tiny own beach, which a small, but popular area. Agios Nikitas beach can be accessed from the direction of pedestrian road, where the coffee bars and restaurants are located. This place offer coarse sand and turquoise coloured waters for travellers, which can be recommended for kids as well.
The seabed is quite shallow at many places, offering pleasant sea temperatures. The average sea temperatures of Agios Nikitas beach are 23 – 24 Celsius in June, 25 – 26 Celsius in July, 25 – 27 Celsius in August and 23 – 26 Celsius in September, which always depend on actual weather conditions and sea currents. From the shore you can clearly see Pefkoulia beach, its green hills are typical.
We like the location of Agios Nikitas very much, because some of the best beaches in Lefkada Island can be find within a few kilometres. The nearest bay is called Mylos beach, which can be accessed on foot from the center of the village (walk takes about 25-30′), or by taxi boat directly from Agios Nikitas beach.
Other great beaches nearby, which can be recommended are Kathisma beach and Pefkoulia beach, which are just a few kilometers away from here. All these beaches are usually listed as the best beaches of Lefkada, so if you spend your holiday here, don’t miss these beach gems!
Where to stay in Agios Nikitas, hotels and apartments
On the west coastline of Lefkada Island Agios Nikitas village is one of the best places, which offer a lot or services for visitors, including shops and a lot of restaurants. The best feature is its location: a holiday is always recommended in this region, if you would like to stay close to the amazing west beaches, such as the magical Mylos beach, Pefkoulia beach or Kathisma beach.
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Near the village small hotels and villas can be rented as well, some of these have sea views for enchanting vacations! Parking can be difficult near the central areas in high season, but the charm of the area and the great beaches of the west coast are exceptional even in Lefkada Island.
Agios Nikitas photos and infos
- Known as: Άγιος Νικήτας
- Coordinates: 38.787376, 20.612386
- Location: 310 80 Greece
- 12 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Population: 150 (in low season, which increases much in high season)
- Facilities: restaurants, bars, apartments, hotels, studios, rent a car agency, supermarket, camping, taxi boat, ATM
- Nearest beaches: Agios Nikitas beach (0 km), Mylos beach (1 km), Kathisma beach (2,2 km), Pefkoulia beach (3 km)
+ Reasons to visit Agios Nikitas in Lefkada Island
- panoramic views
- a lot of taverns and bars
- close to several amazing west beaches of Lefkada
- easy access
– Cons
- parking can be difficult during high season (July, August) months
