Vasiliki beach (Παραλία Βασιλίκη) is a long bay on the southern coastline of Lefkada Island, situated directly next to Vasiliki village. The bay is primarily known for its exceptional windsurfing conditions in Greece, but it is also a great place for kids and for everyone, who like shallow beaches.
You can find on maps as: Paralia Vasiliki, Παραλία Βασιλίκη
Coordinates: 38.630680, 20.602541
How to access: by cars, by local buses
Where to stay in Vasiliki: find and book apartments and studios of the village here!
Where to find Vasiliki beach in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
The access of Vasiliki beach is quite easy in Lefkada Island, because it is located on the west side of the village, near to the new port of Vasiliki. From the capital this travel destination is situated approx. 37 kilometers away, Nidri lies 21 kilometers away, while Agios Nikitas is 27 kilometers away from here.
The nearest village is Ponti, the famous windsurf spot of Greece, which is situated just 2 kilometers away – its houses can be seen well, which were built in the other side of the bay.
From the port of Vasiliki, behind the beach a narrow coastal road leads to the neighboring Ponti beach – literally the other half of the bay. Most of the parking lots of Vasiliki beach were built next to this road, just a minute walk from the Ionian Sea.
Vasiliki beach can be reached by local buses as well from Nidri and from Lefkada town. From the bus stop of the village you have to walk approx 500 meters, this trip takes just a few minutes walking.
Vasiliki beach informations, best features and what to find
The bay, where Vasiliki beach is located in Lefkada Island, is wide and long with a length of more than 1000 meters. From the middle the coast belong to the neighboring Ponti village, but literally this fact doesn’t matter too much – most features of Vasiliki beach are literally the same as Ponti beach, primary difference is their location.
Some parts of Vasiliki beach are organized, where sunbeds are offered and coffee bars are waiting for guests, and there are also a lot of places, which offer more freedom, without any tourist facility. As you can notice on the photos, most of the local coffee bars, taverns and apartments were built quite near the sea, within 100 meters. The sunbeds, which can be rented, belong to bars in most cases, where you can drink or eat something delicious.
The seabed of Vasiliki beach is filled primarily by coarse sand and white pebbles. The bay has some sandy areas at some places – on the long shore these conditions are varied, and depend mostly on actual period of the year. Near the sea, slightly closer to the port a camping site is waiting for travellers (Vasiliki beach camping), which one of the most known campings in Lefkada Island.
The sea is usually calm and shallow in the bay, therefore it can be recommended for families with smaller children as well. Due to special wind conditions of the bay, Vasiliki beach can be windy sometimes, which depend always on actual weather conditions, and the morning hours are usually less windy. We experienced during some days slightly bigger waves, but calm sea surface is much more typical.
Sea temperatures of Vasiliki beach are best from middle of June to end of September with temperatures between 24 – 26 Celsius. Some sea currents of the open sea may cool down actual water temperatures for some days a little bit, but these periods never take long, and the sea warms quite quickly here.
On the southern side of Vasiliki village, approx. 2 minute walk from the port, we can discover the small beaches of Vasiliki, which have rocky seabeds. These small coves are visited primarily by the guests of the apartments, which were built directly behind these small bays.
The most beautiful beach in the area of Vasiliki is known as Agiofili beach, which is situated just 3 kilometers away from the central areas of the village. This gem can reached by taxi boats from the port (depart hourly) or by car. When you visit this area, don’t forget to visit this attractive and charming bay!
Near the port there is a small aquapark for kids, built in a shallow part of the bay. Vasiliki Aqua Park is operating from June to September.
When we are looking back from the shore, we can see the highest peak of Lefkada Island, known as Stavrota (Elati) with a height of 1182 meters.
Vasiliki and Ponti are best windsurf spots in Lefkada Island
Vasiliki beach, including the neighboring Ponti, are the best windsurf spots in Lefkada Island, visited by thousands or surfers every year. Ponti and Vasiliki have very good reputation in surf communities due to wind conditions, known well in Greece and Europe as well. Windsurfers sail the waves primarily during the afternoons, when the special local wind, called ‘Eric’ is getting stronger in the bay.
Further away from the shore the sea is filled by dozens of windsurfers, from beginners to experienced surfers. Local surf clubs can be find directly at the beach, such as Wildwind Holidays, Club Vass or Surf School Vasiliki, where you can learn the basics of windsurf, or you can rent a surfboard or such surf equipments.
The center of the other important surf style, called kitesurf is located in the north part of Lefkada Island, next to Agios Ioannis beach, where the windmills were built near the capital. Best periods to visit the area of Agios Ioannis to see kitesurfers is in the afternoons, when most kitesurfers are on the sea, showing exciting tricks and high speed attractions.
Vasiliki is one of the most beautiful fishing villages of Lefkada Island, a popular tourist resort. From the small port of the village daily boat cruises discover the best beaches nearby and the Ionian Islands, including boat trips to Porto Katsiki beach or Egremni beach as well. The supermarkets and shops are prepared for tourists, and a holiday here is always a great choice, when we visit Lefkada.
Apartments and studios near Vasiliki beach for stay
A lot of apartments and studios can be rented near Vasiliki beach, most of the local accommodations are situated literally within 5 – 15 minutes walk from the bay. The apartments operate from May to October, and you need to know it’s worth to book in advance, because many rooms have full occupancy during the high season months.
This area offer for tourists small supermarkets, souvenir shops and traditional restaurants and coffee bars. The marina is picturesque with its tamarisk trees and emerald waters, and there are not just boat trips to local beaches, but has a ferry connection to Kefalonia Island.
If you are looking for a small, friendly fishing village in Lefkada with calm atmospheres, picturesque streets and a nice marina, don’t hesitate: find apartments and studios in Vasiliki here, and book now!
Photos and other infos
- Known as: Paralia Vasiliki, Παραλία Βασιλίκη
- Sea water color: green, blue
- Sand type: coarse sand, small pebbles
- Depth: quite shallow at many places
- Sea surface: often calm
- Wind conditions: can be windy
- Crowds: normal / not crowded
- Facilities: parking lot, coffee bars, taverns, sunbeds for rent, windsurf schools, surf equipment rentals
- Accessibility: by car, by local buses, on foot from Vasiliki
Why we like
Easy access
Exceptional windsurf spot in Lefkada Island
Shallow seabed and calm waters are suitable for smaller children
Organized and abandoned places both
Possible disadvantages
The bay can be windy
Areas with pebbles are more significant, than sandy parts
