The beach of Ponti village is literally a continuation of Vasiliki beach: these places are situated at the two opposite ends of the spacious bay. For most windsurfers, who arrive to Lefkada Island during summer months from June to September, this bay is the primary destination. Wind conditions support well windsurfing activity in the entire region – including the Ionian Islands – and make Ponti beach the best local windsurf spot.

Where to stay in Ponti: apartments and studios can be find and book here!

Where to find Ponti beach in Lefkada Island, the best windsurf spot

The bay of Ponti is located on the southern side of Lefkada Island, directly next to Vasiliki village. Distances from other significant villages are slightly longer: the coast is situated 38 kilometers away from the capital, 22 kilometers away from Nidri, and 25 kilometers away from Agios Nikitas. Ponti beach is well known as a windsurfing center in Lefkada, thousands of windsurfers arrive during summer months to the village.

The village of Ponti can be reached by driving on the east main road, which connect Ponti beach with other villages of the east coastline, such as Vasiliki, Nidri, Nikiana or Lygia. Travelling here by local buses can be an option as well, but we have to walk from the bus stop of Vasiliki, which lies approx. 1200 meters away from Ponti beach.

Most free parking lots of Ponti beach are situated on the streets of the tiny village, or the guests of the beachside apartments can park their cars in the courtyards of the accommodations.

What to find at Ponti beach in Lefkada Island, best features

The village of Ponti is small seaside resort in Lefkada Island, which became famous for its great windsurfing options. The area of Ponti beach is dedicated for this water sport as well, behind the beach there were built mostly apartments and beach equipment rentals for windsurfers.

The bay of Ponti is wide and spacious, width a length of 1000 meters – from the half part of the coast is known as Vasiliki beach, according to the neighboring Vasiliki village. There are no such mentionable differences between these sections, both parts have sunbed rental options, coffee bars and restaurants near the blue Ionian Sea.

The seabed of Ponti beach is primarily filled by coarse sand, and the emerald coloured sea is quite shallow here. These conditions make this place ideal for smaller children as well, but it’s worth to know the calmer parts without windsurfers, which can be suitable for families, are situated little further away, a little bit closer to Vasiliki village.

The bay of Ponti has a few sandy parts, which can be slightly better for kids and for some travellers, but locations of these sand covered areas always depend on actual weather and sea conditions of the year.

Due to its location the coast can be windy, but we noticed near the shore the local winds blows slightly less than further away on the sea, where most of the windsurfers sail and enjoy its strength.

If you are not interested in windsurf at all, you have to know that most windsurfers sail further away from the shore, and they don’t endanger swimmers. Sea temperatures of Ponti beach are usually pleasant from middle of June to September, with averages of 23 – 27 Celsius. We have seen sometimes significant waves here, but it’s quite rare.

A narrow road runs behind the sea, which connects this area to Vasiliki beach. For snorkeling and diving Ponti beach is not as good as other bays on the east coast of Lefkada Island, such as Afteli, Agiofili or Ammoussa – surfers can disturb the surface of the sea here.

What you should know about Ponti beach windsurfing

In Lefkada Island Ponti beach is a heart of a windsurfers community, well known windsurf spot of Greece. Many travellers, who arrive to this small village, interested in its exceptional windsurfing options, and looking for the best conditions for windsurf in the entire region.

The special wind of Vasiliki and Ponti is known as Eric, which blows strongly into this wide bay especially in the afternoons. The local wind conditions of Ponti beach provide excellent opportunities for sailing on these waters, usually the best periods for sailing are from the middle of June until the middle of September.

The nearist place is Vasiliki beach, situated on the east part of the bay: some travellers and a few maps show the entire cove on this name. Vasiliki beach looks like almost the same as Ponti beach, just usually there are slightly less windsurfers. There are no such geographical separations, just the surfers follow the actual wind conditions, which are slightly stronger in front of Ponti.

Behind Ponti beach some tents of windsurf schools and windsurf equipment rentals were constructed, where local companies provide surf lessons for beginners. Local windsurf teams are Club Vass, Surf School Vasiliki, Nefeli Windsurfing School and Human Sports, all of these are waiting for their clients on the shore of Ponti beach, signed by flags and billboards.

The intention to learn windsurf must be announced in advance at the local surf clubs. Most of the equipment, such as boards, dresses and other stuffs are usually in stock.

Where to eat and drink at Ponti beach

The entire area of Ponti beach is well organized, and not just sunbeds and surf equipments are offered, but beach bars and taverns awaiting for their guests as well. Local recommended restaurants next to Ponti beach, which have usually great reviews are To Kyma (Vasiliki Wave) restaurant, Maistros Restaurant, Pondi Family Restaurant and Grand Nefeli beach bar.

Some of these restaurants are situated next to the main road, but most of these can be reached by a few minutes walking – there are no such big distances in Ponti village. A few local taverns have sea views, which make more idyllic the atmospheres, to enjoy the delicious meals and cold drinks.

Apartments and studios of Ponti beach, where to stay in the area

The village of Ponti is a small seaside resort in the southern side of Lefkada Island. Due for its exceptional windsurfing options, in this area many studios and apartments can be rented for holidays for every budget, from cheaper rooms to small hotels and villas. Most of the local apartments are situated within walking distance from Ponti beach, making sea access easy and quick.

Directly next to Ponti, only 1 kilometer away we can find the charming fishing village of Vasiliki, which is the most significant area for travellers with a nice port, boat trips, and wide range of shops and restaurants. From this port daily boat trips sail to several top beaches of Lefkada Island, such as to Porto Katsiki beach or to Egremni beach, and taxi boat runs to the charming Agiofili beach.

The apartments and studios in Vasiliki you can find and reserve here!

The apartments and studios of Vasiliki and Ponti are usually merged on maps, but below you can find the lists of local accommodations separated, which can booked.

The rooms of Ponti village for you can find and book here!

If you would like to see other accommodation options in Lefkada, just take a look at the picture below and book your favourite rooms.

Welcome to Ponti, home of the wind ‘Eric’, and the nice views of the emerald Ionian Sea!

Photos and other infos

• Location: Lefkada Ponti, Πόντη Αγίου Πέτρου 310 82
• Sea water color: blue, green
• Sand type: coarse sand, pebbles
• Depth: shallow
• Sea surface: often calm
• Crowds: may be crowded during high season
• Facilities: coffee bars, taverns, windsurf clubs (surf equipment rentals and surf schools), sunbeds for rent, showers
• Other Information: the primary windsurf center in Lefkada
• Accessibility: by car, by walking from Vasiliki, by local buses (and walking from Vasiliki bus stop)

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