Gira beach can be find on the northenmost part of Lefkada Island, where the nature formed an interesting peninsula-like geographical shape with a shallow lagoon. This place is known on maps also as Gyra or Παραλία Γύρας in Greek language, and offer a calm place for relax to its visitors.
One of the best features of Gira beach is its location and easy access, because it is situated just a few kilometers away from Lefkada town, and has one of the easiest access.
Where to stay near Gyra beach: the local apartments are situated in Lefkada town and in Agios Ioannis. Click here for the accommodations in the area!
Where is Gyra beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
Gyra beach or Gira is located just about 2,5 kilometers from Lefkada town, so it can be reached by car or by walking from the capital as well. The floating bridge of Agia Mavra is situated near as well, within one kilometer. This area is the northernmost point of Lefkada Island, which is known for its old windmills, sand dunes and bare landscapes.
When you are looking for this place on the maps, or when you plan your vacation days, this information can be useful: Gira beach is a continuation of the turquoise coloured Agios Ioannis beach, starts from the north windmills, and lasts until the east side of the peninsula, where Kastro beach and Ammoglossa beach are also located.
The access of Gira beach is very easy, and it can be reached two different ways as well. Firstly, just follow the asphalt road which leads from Lefkada town to Agios Ioannis, and follow the road which leads next to the ruined windmills. Drive further a few hundred meters from the last windmills, when you will see a beach bar next to the road, after a large road bend.
The second option to access Gira beach is perhaps more easier, just drive in the direction of the floating bridge from the capital, but do not turn onto it. If you follow the main road, after a left bend you can decide, where you stop your car, because the road leads directly next to Gira.
What you should know abot Gyra beach in Lefkada, where to eat and drink
Gira beach is a quite long place in Lefkada Island with its length of 2 kilometers, and has organized and unorganized parts both. After leaving the windmills (from the direction of Agios Ioannis) there are a few dirt trails to the beach, or if you go slightly further to east, you can find the organized parts with a small parking lot and a cantina.
One of the significant bars of Gira beach are known as Kantina Gyra da Varka (Καντίνα Τρύπια Βάρκα Λευκάδα), a small and quiet place with a free parking lot, offer refreshments for guests. In front of the tiny bar the Ionian Sea is quite shallow, with coarse sand and some stones in the seabed. When the winds are not strong, this place can be suitable for children also.
The other organized place in Gyra beach is known as Blue Sea beach bar, just about 100 meters away from the small cantin. This place is slightly larger, offering sunbeds and parasols for rent, the parking lot for cars are situated next to the road. Due to the significant length of Gira beach there are a lot of places, which are much more abandoned and offer some privacy, offering some secluded spots for nudism.
Visitors mostly like the calm atmospheres and the crystal clear Ionian Sea, which is usually shallow here. If you see some stones under the sea surface, you have to take care by walking in the water. It’s worth to know that due for the north location Gira beach is sometimes windy, especially in the late afternoons.
Other significant beaches near Gira beach
By visiting the area of Gyra beach you can explore the best kitesurf spot in Lefkada Island as well. At the old windmills, between Agios Ioannis and Gira kitesurfers sail in the afternoons, when special winds arrive from the west. If you would like to visit the place and you are interested in this amazing extreme sport, drive here between 3 – 4 PM and enjoy the high speed and the exciting stunts of the kitesurfers!
Another significant places near Gira are Kastro beach and Ammoglossa beach, which can be find on the east side of the beach. You can connect your beach trip by visiting the castle of Agia Mavra, an important historical sight of Lefkada Island, which is situated literally just a few hundred meters away from Gira. The fort was under Venetian and Turkish control in the mediaval ages, and its thick walls are still standing.
Where to stay near Gyra beach
The nearest accommodations to Gira beach can be find in Agios Ioannis and in Lefkada town, about 2-3 kilometers away. Agios Ioannis is a calm place with numerous apartments and studios, many of them are excellent for a relaxing holiday.
These apartments are recommended especially when you have car or bike, to discover Lefkada Island quick and easy.
Gira beach photos and infos
- Known as: Gira beach, Paralia Gyra, Παραλία Γύρας
- Lefkada 311 00, Greece
- Coordinates: 38.849562, 20.697084
- 2 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Sea water color: blue
- Sand type: pebbles, some rocks
- Depth: shallow / normal
- Sea surface: moderate
- Crowds: usually not crowded
- Facilities: beach bars (Blue Sea beach bar, Gyra cantina) during high season
- Other Information:
- Accessibility: by car, by bicycle from Lefkada town
+ Pros
- calm atmospheres;
- shallow waters;
– Cons
- sometimes wavy and windy for a swim
- at some places there are large rocks in the water
