Kalamitsi (Καλαμίτσι) is a traditional village in Lefkada Island, Greece, which was built in the west mountains. The village is best known for the famous beaches of the area, which can be accessed from here quick, such as Kavalikefta beach, Megali Petra beach and Avali beach.
The hills of Kalamitsi offer a lot of apartments and studios with panoramic views in Lefkada Island, the entire area is covered by lush vegetation. The roads between the houses are narrow and winding, just like as in other traditional Greek villages.
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Where to find Kalamitsi in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
Kalamitsi village is located on the west coast of Lefkada Island, approx 20 kilometers away from the capital. The nearest village is Agios Nikitas approx. 6 kilometers away, while Nidri lies much further away with a distance of 33 kilometers.
The main road, which runs on the west coast leads through the center of Kalamitsi. You have to know the road from Agios Nikitas is maybe quite steep and winding, but the road in the center is getting much more narrow at some places.
Due to the mountanious parts of the village, parking in Kalamitsi is not always easy, because next to the main road there just a few parking lots for cars. Some of these public parkings belong to the local restaurants and supermarkets, which can be used for free when you are their customer, but you have to buy something or eat.
Driving trough Kalamitsi village by car always needs some extra attention, because of the narrow road conditions.
What to find in Kalamitsi
Kalamitsi is one of the oldest villages in Lefkada Island, which has ancient roots, and was mentioned several times in medieval ages by local writers. Hundreds of years ago the location of Kalamitsi was closer to the Ionian Sea, but after when the inhabitants was attacked by the pirates, they moved away from the coast into the higher and much safer mountains.
Today the atmospheres of Kalamitsi are calm and peaceful, where most of the local apartments and villas were built on the slopes of the mountains, surrounded by olive groves and traditional old houses.
The central parts look quite different than the largest tourist resorts of Lefkada Island, because most of the buildings are old and were built long time ago, when the traffic conditions were planned to serve pedestrian and donkey traffic.
The main road which leads through Kalamitsi is very narrow, where you have to pay attention for the oncoming traffic: the cars can barely fit next to each other. Somewhere it looks like it is just one lane, but there is an oncoming traffic as well.
In the center of Kalamitsi there are a few parking lots, but the number of places are highly limited for a few cars The small supermarkets of the village can be find in the center next to the main road, where also a few taverns awaiting for guests: the best local restaurants are Platanos Grill House and Taverna Ionio, which can be recommended for travellers.
The nightlife is not significant here at all, guests of the village come here to enjoy the relaxing atmospheres and the quiet of the surrounding mountains. If you prefer bustling places with seaside promenades more than a traditional mountain village, take a look at the most popular tourist resorts such as Lefkada town, Agios Nikitas, Nidri or Vasiliki.
The local apartments and studios were built mostly on the top of the hills, some of these have amazing panoramic views to the Ionian Sea. One of the best attractions of these accommodations are the sunsets to the west coast. On the hills you can see some ruined windmills, as additional sights in Kalamitsi.
Best beaches near Kalamitsi
A lot of travellers say that Kalamitsi beaches belong to the best places in Lefkada, and these are gems of the island. You have to know the village is situated a few kilometers from the Ionian Sea, and there is no port or direct exit. The nearest beach from here is Kavalikefta beach approx. 4 kilometers away from the village center, which is mentioned also as Kalamitsi beach by many.
The other significant beach of the area is Megali Petra beach, which lies directly next to Kavalikefta, all of these are characterized by giant rocks and blue sea colours. A nice beach of the west coast is Avali beach, which is situated slightly further away, approx. 5 kilometers from Kalamitsi.
The next one is Gaidaros beach (Theotokos), known as one of the most significant nudist beaches of Lefkada Island, but there are also smaller sections for everyone. If you want to discover these amazing places during your holiday, follow the road signs which show the way from the center of Kalamitsi to the best beaches of the area.
Apartments and studios in Kalamitsi, where to stay
This area is a quiet, but also an interesting part of Lefkada Island. The best features of Kalamitsi apartments and villas are the calm atmospheres, the panoramic views, and the nearness of some famous beaches of the west coast.
If you prefer calm atmospheres on your holiday, far from the crowds and from the largest noisy settlements, just take a look to the accommodations in Kalamitsi. A stay in this region is best when you have a car to explore the area, because to reach the local beaches you have to drive a few kilometers.
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Kalamitsi photos and infos
- Known as: Καλαμίτσι
- Location: 310 80 Greece
- Coordinates: 38.756203, 20.603172
- 20 km southwest from Lefkada town
- Population: 200
- Facilities: taverns, apartments, studios, mini markets
- Nearest beaches: Kavalikefta beach (4,5 km), Megali Petra beach (5 km), Avali beach (5 km)
+ Reasons to visit Kalamitsi village in Lefkada island
- traditional mountain village
- picturesque landscapes, green scenery
- the area is filled with amazing beaches of the west coast
– Cons
- narrow roads
- only a few parking places on the streets
- not a coastal village, lacks seaside promenade
