KASTRO BEACH
Location / where to find: next to Lefkada town
Paralia Kastro
Kastro beach is located close to the pontoon bridge of Lefkada, in the north side of the island.
Kastro has very easy access, because it lies at the lagoon of Lefkada town, only two kilometres away from the capital. If you drive to the exit of the island, don’t turn towards the metal pontoon bridge (P/C Agia Mavra), just follow the road.
This beach is located only 300 meters in the north from the pontoon bridge, there are some parking places too. Kastro beach is a slightly organized area with a few parasols and sunbeds for rent, but beach bars usually don’t operate here. In the background you can see an old factory, an unused and abandoned hall, which was a winery a few decades ago.
Kastro beach can be loved for its calm waters and turquoise sea colours, and the close proximity of Lefkada town – it is the nearest among Lefkada beaches.
The seabed is filled here with coarse and and some pebbles, these qualities make the beach suitable for smaller children also. The atmospheres of the beach are usually calm, it is crowded only during high season weekends. Visitors come here often on foot or by bicycle from Lefkada town, because it is situated only one kilometer from the city centre.
If you like secluded beaches, in the area you can find easily some places to hide. There are some other interesting beaches near to Kastro, like Amoglossa beach in the east, Gira beach and the amazing Agios Ioannis beach in the west.
Near to Kastro beach there are no apartments or studios, but in Lefkada town, just 2-3 kilometers away you can find wide range of accommodations.
Some of our favourites:
Lefkadio Suites (2-4 guests)
The Secret Boutique Hotel (2-4 guests)
The Lefkadian Collection (up to 4 guests)
Hotel Boschetto (2 guests)
Tramezzo Designer’s House (up to 4 guests)
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Guide to Kastro beach
Coordinates: 38.847173, 20.718409
2 km north from Lefkada townSea water color: blue
Sand type: coarse sand, small pebbles
Depth: shallow
Sea surface: usually calm
Crowds: normal
Facilities: parasols / sunbeds in high season
Other Information: –
Accessibility: by car, on foot from Lefkada town
+ Pros
- short distance from Lefkada town
- easy access
– Cons
- abandonded industrial buildings in the area