Ligia beach (Paralia Ligia) is a varied coastline of Lygia village in Lefkada Island, Greece. This type of coastline is typical on the east coast of Lefkada, where emerald coloured, usually shallow beaches can be find, and have child friendly features.

One of the best features of Ligia beach in 2026 is its easy access, because travellers can find this coast for swimming and snorkeling near the main road.

Coordinates: 38.785956, 20.721480

You can find on maps as: Παραλία Λυγιά, Paralia Ligia

How to access: by walk from the nearest apartments, by cars and public buses

Where to stay: find Ligia studios and apartments here, and book now!

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Where is Lygia beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there

The village of Ligia is a popular tourist resort on the east side of Lefkada Island, situated 5 kilometers away from the capital and 11 kilometers away from Nidri. Ligia beach lies next to the main road, which leads through the village, and connect Lefkada town with Nikiana and Nidri.

The central parts of the bay are situated at the southern side of the port, approx. 250 meters away from there, literally in front of Porto Hotel Lygia.

On maps Ligia beach is usually signed as this small bay near Porto Ligia, but there are some other parts of the coastline, which have swimming and snorkeling features. These other parts belong mostly to local apartments and studios, built near the Ionian Sea, but a lot of accommodations are situated within only 5 – 20 minutes walking distances from the shore.

Parking options for cars

Parking lots were built primarily next to the road: parking for cars and for scooters is free. After the lots are getting filled, parking options for cars is the narrow alleys, which leads from the main road to the other parts of the village.

What to find at Ligia beach, features and infos to know

Lygia beach is one of the east beaches in Lefkada Island, the entire coastline looks different than the western beaches. The central cove near Porto Ligia Hotel, and other parts of the coast are primarily characterized by coarse sand, pebbles and some rocks.

Central parts of Ligia beach with sea views

The coast is organized at just a few places, which means in the main bay we can find a few sunbeds for rent, but further away the coast is usually lacks these features. Some seaside apartments and studios in Ligia offer sunbeds for their guests, but this is not common.

The Ionian Sea is usually calm and shallow at most places, with pebbly seabed, providing Ligia beach ideal conditions for swimming, without stronger waves. Visitors of this coast are primarily families with smaller children, and tourists who spend there holiday in local apartments. Due shallow waters Ligia beach is considered as a child friendly beach in Lefkada Island, but water shoes may need for kids due to pebbles. Sandy areas are not typical here, just coarse sand at few places.

Lygia beach with shallow waters and child friendly sea in Lefkada Island

Sea temperatures

Local sea temperatures are pleasant in most summer months due to the calm waters, which means the averages of temperatures are between 23 – 26 Celsius from June to September. Highest sea temperatures of Ligia beach are between 25 – 27 Celsius in July and in August, but we noticed sometimes, there are some periods, when sea temperatures are getting slightly cooler in the area.

Lygia beach with swimmers and snorkelers, recommended for smaller children in Lefkada Island

During these days cooler sea temperatures are influenced by some local sea currents, because the distance between Lefkada Island and the Greek mainland is getting bigger from here.

Tip: due to pebbles and stones of seabed, swimming shoes can be recommended to wear.

The nearest water sports

For adventures near Ligia, it’s worth to visit the southern side of the village, where a small water park is waiting for guests from June to September. The water park is known as Panos Water Sports & Fun Park, and offer funny moments for smaller children.

The main feature of the local water sport is the inflatable obstacle course and climbing wall.

Where to stay in Lygia: recommended studios and apartments

The village of Lygia (Ligia) is a popular holiday destination for tourists, because the area offers several apartments and studios for all budget, and has easy and fast access in Lefkada Island. This area is slightly cheaper for a stay in Lefkada Island, but the village is well prepared for visitors who spend their holiday here: restaurants, supermarkets and small port can be find.

Most rooms in Ligia are classic buildings of apartments and studios, but there are some hotels as well. On top of higher hills spacious villas can be rented, which offer sea views, while some rooms are offered near Ligia beach, just a few minutes of walking from the sea.

Nearby sights, which are worth to explore from here

The best sights near Ligia is the dowtown of the beautiful capital of Lefkada Island, approx. 6 km away. The capital can be reached by car or by local buses from here as well. It’s worth to explore the Lefkada town from Ligia, because the city offer many local attractions and hidden gems, such as medieval churches, a picturesque old town, long pedestrian road with wide range of souvenir shops and restaurants. The iconic wooden bridge of Lefkada were built here, which offer the best sunset views in the area.

Near Ligia, just 3 kilometers away in Kariotes village we can visit the Salt Pans of Alykes, an old salt factory – in medieval times this area was the largest sea salt producer of the region.