The charming Avali beach in Lefkada Island will definitely touch your heart, because amazing blue waters and spectacular views are guaranteed here. The fans of Avali beach appreciate the local Avali beach bar which is surrounded by banana palms and offer friendly atmospheres.
On some Lefkada maps this place as marked as Paralia Avali or Παραλία Αβάλι in Greek language, located near Kavalikefta beach.
Where to stay in the area: the nearest apartments and villas are located in Kalamitsi village, about 4 kilometers away. Find and book your favourite accommodations in Kalamitsi!
Where to find Avali beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
Avali beach is situated on the famous west coast of Lefkada Island, approx. 25 kilometers away from the capital, Lefkada town. The nearest settlement is Kalamitsi (Καλαμίτσι) village on top of the surrounding mountains 4 kilometers away, from where a narrow road leads to Avali beach.
Don’t be surprised, this road section between Kalamitsi village and Avali beach is very narrow and winding, because it leads down from the high mountains down to the sea level.
This road is literally the same which lead to Kavalikefta beach and Megali Petra beach also, but there is a junction in the direction of Avali beach after you have leaved the village by 3 kilometers, indicated by a road signs.
The quality of road after the junction is asphalted, but it is usually in poor condition, so you have to drive slowly. While you are driving to Avali beach from Kalamitsi, you can see some beautiful beaches of the west coast from the hills, such as Kavalikefta beach, Gaidaros beach or Kathisma beach.
The small parking lot of Avali beach is directly next to the entrance, where Avali bar is located also – be aware, most of the cars park next to the narrow road. In high season months, especially from end of June to mod September the area of the parking lot can be qiute crowded by cars, and sometimes make the local traffic difficult.
What to find at Avali beach in Lefkada, and why must visit this gem
As you will see, in Lefkada Avali beach is characterized by the extraordinary geographical features of the western side of the island, and lies in the shade of the steep mountains.
The place has interesting natural scenery, surrounded with lush vegetation on the slopes of the surrounding hills. To reach Avali beach you have to walk through the local bar, because there are some stairs which lead down to the beach.
You will meet the banana palms of Avali bar, which make special atmospheres to this place, and add more green area: Lefkada travel guides define this place often as one of the local hidden gems of the island, which are worth to explore.
The seabed of Avali beach is filled primarily by coarse sand and some stones, so water shoes are usually not necessary. The largest parts of the shore are not organized, so if have your own parasol, you can bring with you.
The seabed deepens average here, but due to its west location sometimes big waves arrive. And if the waves become high, always be careful! The biggest blue waves of Lefkada Island are beautiful, but sometimes this phenomenon can be dangerous for swimming as well.
The wider parts in Avali beach are located on the central area, while the two ends of the beach are slightly remoted, and characterized mostly by rocks and pebbles. The blue colours of the sea are spectacular here (especially when waves arrive), and bring some coolness for visitors during hot summer days.
Where to eat and drink, the local Avali beach bar
Avali bar operates seasonal next to the beach, from late Spring to the Autumn. This small, but charming beach bar offer for visitors some shade, tables and seats, and of course some meals and refreshments.
In recent years Avali bar became popular place in Lefkada Island, during high season months it can be crowded. Sit down and relax, enjoy the best views to Avali beach from the seats!
What to find in the area of Avali beach, which are worth to discover
This part of Lefkada Island is filled by some best local beaches, because within a few kilometers there can be find several amazing places. On the north side of Avali beach, literally in walking distance you can meet with Theotokos beach and Gaidaros beach (Παραλία Γάιδαρος). Gaidaros is one of the local nudist beaches, with some abadonded and quiet, remote areas for naturists.
Just about 1,5 kilometers away in the north you can see the magical Kathisma beach, one of the most organized coasts of Lefkada Island. To access Kathisma by car you have to drive back through Kalamitsi village, but on foot it can be accessed from this direction as well.
In the south, about 2,5 kilometers away from Avali beach you can visit Kavalikefta beach and Megali Petra beach, two gems of Lefkada island.
Where to stay in the area of Avali
Avali beach is located about 4,5 kilometers from the nearest village, Kalamitsi. Directly at the beach there were no such apartments or villas built due to the steep cliffs and mountains, but in Kalamitsi village there can be rented several recommended accommodations with great user reviews.
Accommodation options in Kalamitsi village you can find here!
One of the best features of Kalamitsi, that in the area there are a lot of amazing beaches (Kavalikefta, Megali Petra, Gaidaros, etc), but you should know that due to height differences and distances these beautiful beaches of Lefkada Island can be accessed only by car or by bike.
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Avali beach photos and info
- Known as: Avali beach, Paralia Avali, Παραλία Αβάλι
- Location: Lefkada 310 80, Greece
- Coordinates: 38.759469, 20.593483
- 28 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Sea water color: blue, turquoise
- Sand type: sand, small pebbles, rocks
- Depth: normal
- Sea surface: moderate
- Crowds: not crowded (usually, but in July and August may be parking difficulties)
- Facilities: parking lot, Avali bar during high season
- Other Information: –
- Accessibility: by car
