Desimi beach (Παραλία Δεσίμι) is a long bay on the east coast of Lefkada Island, which offer campings, boat rental options and calm sea surface in the area of Nidri village. The area of Desimi beach is filled by green slopes with lush vegetation, the Ionian Sea is shallow and calm most of the time, which is ideal for children.
Where is Desimi beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
The long coastline of Desimi beach is located on the east coast of Lefkada Island, approx.6 kilometers away from Nidri. The bay can be accessed from the main road, which leads on the east side of the island, just take a look at the road signs , which indicate the pensula of Geni (Yenion) and campings here, and after the main junction the beach is signed at some places too.
There are two ways to reach Desimi beach, because the road splits into two, which lead to the northern and to the southern parts. At the end of the roads you can find parking lots as well, but you have to know the parking lot on the southern side is paid parking. On the north side of the beach there are some barren areas to park, slightly further away from the sea.
What to find at Desimi beach in Lefkada Island, best features and why visit
The main reasons to visit Desimi beach in Lefkada Island are the tranquil atmospheres and the snorkeling options, because not just the waters are calm here, but the entire area as well. This bay is very well protected from the waves due to its eastern location, and it can be suitable for small children as well.
The seabed of Desimi beach is quite shallow, providing safer conditions for kids. You have to know the coast of the bay is long, but also very narrow, literally just a few meters wide at the most places. Therefore Desimi beach can be crowded in the afternoons during high season days, and if you would like to discover this bay in Lefkada Island, it’s worth to arrive earlier.
Desimi beach is usually not organized with sunbeds and parasols, but you can eat and drink in local taverns. The best restaurants of this bay are Taverna Μάζα Μάσα, Menes beach taverna and Taverna Pirofani, which wait for guests during summer months.
You can find two official camping sites of Lefkada Island here, situated at two sides of the bay. These are called Camping Desimi beach and Beach Camping Santa Maura, both are listed among the best campings in Lefkada island.
If you are looking for a boat rental companies to rent a boat without licence in Lefkada, at Desimi beach there operate an agency. You can rent a boat here without a licence, and you can discover the east side of the island on the sea, or sail to Megani. The company is called Dessimi boats, and can be find on the west side of the beach with several small boats and ribs for rent.
One of the local hidden gems is a sea cave of Desimi, which can be reached by kayaks, canoes, sups and pedalos on the north part of the beach. Slightly further away a tiny hidden bay offer crystal clear waters and emerald sea colours for its visitors.
Where to stay near Desimi beach
Desimi beach is situated in Geni (Yenion) peninsula, which lies just a few kilometers away from Nidri. This peninsula of Lefkada Island is very calm and less visited, but also has some apartments and hotels.
For available rooms and prices of the Geni peninsula just click here, where reviews and photos also can be find about the hotels and apartments.
Most of the rooms of the area can be find in Nidri, which is much popular here. Nidri is one of the best seaside resort of Lefkada Island, which offer boat trips, picturesque port and wide range of traditional restaurants. The local apartments and rooms of Nidri you can find and book when click the image below, where you can find prices and reviews as well.
Desimi beach photos and infos
- Known as: Paralia Desimi, Παραλία Δεσίμι
- Coordinates: 38.673334, 20.713039
- Location: 311 00, Greece, near Nidri
- 22 km southeast from Lefkada town
- Sea water color: green, blue
- Sand type: sand, small pebbles, pebbles
- Depth: normal
- Sea surface: calm
- Crowds: normal (during some high season days can be crowded)
- Facilities: parking lots, restaurants and beach bars, campings
- Other Information: boat rental option
- Accessibility: paved road
+ Pros
- recommended for snorkeling
- usually calm sea surface
- lush vegetation of the area
- boat rental options in Lefkada
– Cons
- the bay is used for port for smaller boats
- narrow shore
- can be crowded
