Kastro beach is a spacious, middle sied bay in Lefkada Island, which is situated near to the pontoon bridge. The access of this place is very easy for visitors, because it can be reached from two directions from the capital as well.
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Where to find Kastro beach in Lefkada Island and how to get there
This beach has very easy access in Lefkada island, because Kastro beach (or Παραλία Κάστρο in Greek language) is situated directly behind the lagoon of Lefkada town, just approx. 1,5 kilometer away from the capital. If you drive to the entrance of Lefkada island, don’t turn onto the pontoon bridge of Agia Mavra, just follow the road and go straight.
Kastro beach is located only 300 meters away in the north from the floating bridge, directly next to the unique Ammoglossa beach. The other option to access the beach is from the direction of Agios Ioannis beach / Gira beach, where you can park your car next to the road.
What to find at Kastro beach and infos which you should know
This area of Lefkada Island doesn’t belong the most famous places of the island, because in the background of Kastro beach there is an old factory, which is unused and it looks like an abandoned hall. This building was a winery a few decades ago, but it lost its significance and now the building became a ruined facility.
Despite its surroundings, Kastro beach is quite good beach of the north, where coarse sand and shallow waters are awaing for visitors. You have to know that most parts of Kastro beach are unorganized, but recent years there can be seen sometimes a few parasols and sunbeds for rent. During summer months to eat and drink usually you have to leave the beach, because there are no such facilities, but the beach bars of Gyra or the restaurants of Lefkada town are situated within 1-2 kilometers.
The seabed is filled here primarily by coarse and by some pebbles, which qualities make Kastro beach suitable for smaller children near Lefkada town (Λευκάδα). The atmospheres of the beach are usually calm, it can be crowded only during high season weekends, especially in July and in August. Visitors come here sometimes on foot or by bicycle from the capital, because this place is situated just one kilometer from the city centre.
Kastro beach can be loved for its calm waters and for its turquoise sea colours, and don’t forget, it is the nearest beach among Lefkada beaches near the capital. Unfortunately the drawback of Kastro beach can be its location, because the local winds are usually significant here, blowing from west-northwest in the afternoons.
What to see near Kastro beach
There are some other interesting beaches near to Kastro beach, such as Ammoglossa beach in the east, which is famous for its breakwaters. Ammoglossa has a shallow and protected part, and can be recommended for children. The other beach nearby is Gira beach, with its 2 kilometers length everybody can find their place.
The third beach of the area is the amazing coloured Agios Ioannis beach in the west, where the old windmills of Lefkada Island can be find. When the sun shines, the colours of the Ionian Sea look like a Caribbean!
If you are interested in historical sights, you can visit Agia Mavra Fort and Griva Castle (Κάστρο Γρίβα), which are next to the entrance of Lefkada. Agia Mavra (Santa Maura) is the largest castle in the region, which was controlled by Venetians in the medieval ages.
Where to stay near Kastro beach in Lefkada Island
The area of Kastro beach looks like an industrial area, so there are no such accommodations, but within 2 – 3 kilometers there can be rented a bunch of recommended apartments, studios and hotels.
Yes, we are talking about Lefkada town and its area, including Agios Ioannis, where a lot of accommodations can be recommended for a great holiday.
These villages are good places if you would like to discover the island as well, because many great beaches of the west coast, such as Pefkoulia beach, Kathisma beach or Mylos beach are situated quite near.
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Kastro beach photos and infos
- Known as: Kastro beach, Paralia Kastro, Παραλία Κάστρο
- Location: Lefkada 311 00, Greece
- Coordinates: 38.847173, 20.718409
- 2 km north from Lefkada town
- Sea water color: blue
- Sand type: coarse sand, small pebbles
- Depth: shallow at many places
- Sea surface: usually calm
- Crowds: normal
- Facilities: parasols / sunbeds in high season
- Other Information: can be windy
- Accessibility: by car, on foot from Lefkada town
+ Pros
- short distance from Lefkada town
- very easy access
- shallow seabed
– Cons
- abandonded industrial buildings in the area
- can be windy
