Dessimi

One of the most known beaches of Geni peninsula.

The beach is also a camping site and a small port, with some fishing boats. On the slopes of the surrounding mountains grows lush vegetation, which makes Dessimi beach especially green area. In the background there is a small parking site, with some taverns and bars. Dessimi beach is also good for snorkeling, you can see here some fishes, squids, small octopuses, and shells. The beach is well protected from the waves, the sea surface is usually calm here. The sand is narrow, so the beach can be crowded in the afternoons during the peak season.

Guide to Dessimi beach

Coordinates:  38.673375, 20.713067
22 km southeast from Lefkada town
Sea water color: green, blue
Sand type: sand, small pebbles, pebbles
Depth: normal
Sea surface: calm
Crowds: normal
Facilities: parking site, taverns and beach bars in the area
Other Information: camping site next to the beach
Accessibility: paved road from Lefkada town

+ Pros

• good for snorkeling;
• calm sea;
• green scenery;

– Cons

• there are always some boats close to the beach;

 

 

Dessimi beach on map