For years, due the local geographical conditions, this extraordinary travel destination could be only reached by boat trips, but since 2021 it can be accessed again by cars or scooters from every villages of Lefkada Island.

Where to find Egremni beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there in 2026

Egremni beach is situated on the southwest coastline of Lefkada Island, approx. 39 kilometers away from Lefkada town, 16 kilometers away from Vasiliki, and 37 kilometers away from Nidri. The nearest village to Egremni beach is Athani, which lies just 4 kilometers away from this place. Athani is a traditional mountain village of the west coast, offering endless peace, lush pine forests, and some restaurants and apartments for travellers.

Location

The location of Egremni beach is quite special in Lefkada Island, because high mountains and steep cliff make its access much difficult on the west coastline. The local roads lead in the mountains, the route is winding and narrow. From the parking lots of Egremni the visitors have to walk a few hundred meters, down through more than 400 stairs, which have their own story.

How to access Egremni beach by cars

A popular choice to visit this place by car or scooter. The route to Egremni beach starts near Athani village, on the southwest coastline of Lefkada Island. Near Athani traffic signs show the junctions, where travellers have to leave the main road. The signs are varied, but can’t be missed: Egremni beach, Egkremni beach, Paralia Egkremni, and Παραλία Εγκρεμνοί in Greek language are the main guides for travellers.

It’s worth to know this place lies just a few kilometres away from Porto Katsiki beach, which is the other primary attraction of Lefkada. Between these two beaches there is one of the best panoramic lookouts, next to the road, which offer amazing panoramic views the long coastline of Egremni.

Panoramic lookout with beautiful views to the blue sea

Parking

The parking lots of Egremni beach are paid parking lots, situated still approx. 1300 meters from the stairs. The public parkings were built next to the narrow road, but the last road section is closed for traffic, and visitors have to walk more than 1 kilometer until they reach the stairs.

The legendary stairs of Egremni were constructed safe, but the path is steep and walking can be exhausting, especially during hot afternoons. From the stairs breathtaking panoramic views can be seen, which are beloved by many travellers.

In period of 2015 – 2021 the only way to access Egremni beach was by local boat trips, because on November 17, 2015 an earthquake demolished the coastline, ruining its original 300 stairs and the road. After a few years of construction, from 2021 the white shore of the coast can be accessed again by cars. Several roads sections were renewed, and much stronger and safer stairs were constructed onto the cliffs.

How to access Egremni beach by boat trips and excursions

The easiest access to Egremni beach in Lefkada Island is by a daily boat trip. Boat excursions are especially recommended if there are smaller children or older people in your family, because walking on the steep stairs may be hard for some people. Boat trips to Egremni beach depart from the port of Nidri (Nydri) and from the port of Vasiliki, because only these two villages offer daily boat excursions to the west coast.

Boat trips from Nidri and Vasiliki depart in the morning hours from the ports, primarily from the end of May until the end of September. The excursion boats spend a few hours on the beach, depending on actual schedule. Daily cruises depart several times a week, from both ports of Lefkada Island: actual schedules are avalaible in local tourist offices, can be read on flyers and leaflets, and in the evenings in front the boats.

There are periods, when the Ionian Sea is calm on the west coast, and passengers can step to the coast for sunbathing, swimming or snorkeling. At some days, when the sea has bigger waves, the excursion boats have to stay on the open water, depending on actual weather conditions.

What you should know about Egremni beach in Lefkada Island

According to many travellers, Egremni beach is one of the best beaches not just in Lefkada Island, but also in Greece. On hot and sunny days the colours of the Ionian Sea are extremely blue here, and the waters have incredible contrast with the white coloured sand and pebbles.

The long coastline of Egremni beach is primarily filled by coarse sand and by some pebbles, the seabed deepens quick at most places. Despite its a popular travel destination in Lefkada, most parts of the coastline is unorganized in recent years, where only few parasols or sunbeds can be rented at some periods.

The local bar, known as Egremni Café operates just before the stairs, offering some basic meails, snacks and drinks for guests. Visitors have to keep in mind that after they walk down the stairs, in most of the time there will be no restaurants and other tourist facilities.

The shore of the beach is approx. 2 kilometers long, one of the longest beaches on the west coastline of Lefkada Island. The stairs are situated in the middle, which is the most popular area with most of tourists. Very important to know for travellers, there is no natural shade after 11 AM, and the white cliffs reflects the hot sunlight – sunblock and beach umbrellas are essentials here.

The history of Egremni beach and its stairs

As a famous attraction in Lefkada Island, Egremni beach has its own interesting history. More then a decade ago, before the earthquake of November 2015, the path to the beach looked different. Most of the old stairs were made of concrete, and for the final section of the path locals were constructed a wooden staircase.

The old stairs were collapsed in the earthquake, and the southern areas of Lefkada, even the port of Vasiliki was injured. Some parts of the asphalted road, which led down to the beach from Athani destroyed by the earthquake, and the long coastline of Egremni had no direct access for cars and for scooters for years.

After the road was finally renovated, in 2021 the ruined stairs were replaced by a metal staircase, for a safer and much stable beach access. In the same year the highest walls of the hillside were equipped by a safety mesh against falling rocks, for a higher safety of visitors.

Lookout to Egremni beach with panoramic views

The best lookout with amazing panoramic views to Egremni beach is situated between Athani village and Porto Katsiki beach. The lookout can’t be missed, beacuse it is located directly next to the road, with a small parking lot for cars and scooters. Behind the lookout there is a great restaurant ‘Taverna Oasis’, surrounded by lush pine forests.

The views of the entire area belong to the most amazing panoramic views in Lefkada Island, and show the extraordinary natural beauties of Greece. For those who arrive by cars, the views from the stairs are magical as well.

Where to stay, local apartments and studios

The nearest village to Egremni beach is Athani, a small and quiet village in the western mountains. The houses of the settlement are located approx. 4-5 kilometers away from this magical beach. The accommodations of Athani are recommended for families and for couples, who would like to stay away from the crowded tourist resorts.

The most popular villages of the island, such as Lefkada town, Nidri or Nikiana are situated much further away. In the area of Athani travellers can find some great villas and apartments on the hills, which are recommended by visitors.

Find and book apartments, villas and studios of Athani village here!

Some of the local apartments have panoramic views to the surrounding mountains, and travellers who stay here can catch amazing sunsets of the west coast. Small supermarkets and restaurants serve guests here, so the village is peaceful, but not abandoned.

Photos and infos

• 40 km southwest from Lefkada town, next to Athani village
• Sea water color: blue, turquoise
• Sand type: sand, small pebbles, pebbles
• Depth: normal,
• Sea surface: moderate, at some days waves are significant
• Crowds: normal (can be crowded during high season months)
• Facilities: paid parking lot, Egremni Cafe (before the stairs)
• Other Information: arriving by car is not recommended for disabled persons
• Accessibility: by daily excursion boat trips, by car, by quad or by scooter

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