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

The bay 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, approx. 1,5 kilometer away from the capital. From the villages of Lefkada drive until you reach the pontoon bridge of Agia Mavra, but do no drive trough the bridge, just keep going straight, because the bay is situated 300 meters from here.

Kastro can be find directly next to the shallow lagoon of Ammoglossa beach. The other option to access the bay by cars, when we arrive from the direction of Agios Ioannis or Gira beach. Parking lots for cars and scooters can be find next to the road, parking is free.

Kastro beach informations

This area of Lefkada Island doesn’t belong the most visited places of the island, because behind Kastro beach there is an old factory, which is an unused, abandoned building. The factory 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 can be good for swimming in the north parts of Lefkada. The coast is wide, with a length of 500 meters, the seabed is primarily filled by coarse sand. Most parts of the bay are unorganized, but recent years there can be seen sometimes a few parasols and sunbeds for rent. To eat and drink you have to leave bay, because in recent years there are no such coffee bars, but the bars of Gyra or the restaurants of Lefkada town are situated within 1-2 kilometers.

The seabed is filled here by coarse sand, which make Kastro beach suitable for smaller children near Lefkada town (Λευκάδα). The atmospheres are calm and quiet, the bay can be crowded only during high season weekends, especially in July and in August. Residents arrive 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 – the drawback is its north location, because the local winds are usually significant here, which blow from west-northwest during the afternoons. Average see temperatures are 23 – 25 Celsius in June, 24 – 26 in July, 25 – 27 in August, and 24 – 25 in September, influenced by actual weather and sea conditions.

What to see near Kastro beach

Other interesting beach near to Kastro is Ammoglossa beach in the east, which is famous for its breakwaters. Ammoglossa looks like a lagoon, has shallow and protected parts, and can be recommended for smaller kids and children to swim. The other local attraction nearby is Gira beach, which is the longest coast of the area with its 2 kilometers length, secluded and organized parts, where everybody can find their place.

The third important travel destination in 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 strongly, the colours of the Ionian Sea have million shades of blue and green, and therefore the nickname of the bay become the Caribbean beach of Lefkada Island.

To visit historical sights, the best local attraction is the Castle of Agia Mavra, situated directly next to the entrance of Lefkada. Agia Mavra (or known as Santa Maura) is the largest castle in the region, which was under the rule of Venetians in medieval ages.

Where Gira beach meet Kastro

Where to stay near Kastro beach

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. Lefkada town and its suburb area, including Agios Ioannis, offer wide range of accommodations, which can be recommended for a great holiday from cheaper rooms to luxury villas.

Find and book local apartments and hotels of Lefkada town and Agios Ioannis here!

This region is good if you would like to discover the island, because many great beaches of the west coast, such as Pefkoulia beach, Kathisma beach or Mylos beach are situated quite near.

Photos and other infos

• Known as: Paralia Kastro, Παραλία Κάστρο
• Location: Lefkada 311 00, Greece
• Sea water color: blue
• Sand type: coarse sand, small pebbles
• Depth: shallow at many places
• Sea surface: usually calm
• Crowds: normal / not crowded
• Facilities: free parking, sometimes sunbeds for rent
• Other Information: can be windy
• Accessibility: by car, on foot from Lefkada town

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