Vasiliki beach (Παραλία Βασιλίκη) is a long bay on the southern coastline of Lefkada Island, Greece, directly next to Vasiliki village. It is best known for its exceptional windsurfing conditions, but it is also a great place for kids and for everyone who like shallow beaches.

Paralia Vasiliki beach in Lefkada Island

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Where is 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 of the island this bay is situated approx. 37 kilometers away, while Nidri lies approx 21 kilometers from here.

If you arrive from the direction of the port, just walk to west, where you can see the houses of Ponti village in the distance. Behind the beach there is a narrow coastal road, which lead to the neighboring Ponti beach, which is literally the other half of the bay. Most of the parking lots of Vasiliki beach were built next to the road, behind the Ionian Sea.

Paralia Vasiliki beach location in Lefkada

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.

What you should know about Vasiliki beach

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, the features of Vasiliki beach are quite similar to Ponti beach, the main difference is their location.

Paralia Vasiliki beach in Lefkada Island, Greece with sunbeds and parasols, restaurants near the sea

Some part of Vasiliki beach are organized by some parasols and sunbeds, but there are also a lot of places, which are not covered by these, offering more freedom. As you can notice on the photos, behind the bay some coffee bars, taverns and apartments were built. The sunbeds which can be rented belong to the bars in most cases, where you can drink or eat something delicious.

Apartments and restaurants behind Vasiliki beach

The seabed of Vasiliki beach is filled with coarse sand and pebbles with some sandy areas at some place, on the long coast these conditions can be varied. Behind the a camping site of the village 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. But you have to know because of the local winds sometimes Vasiliki beach can be windy, which depend always on actual weather conditions.

Sea temperatures of Vasiliki beach are best from middle of June to end of September with temperatures between 24 – 26 Celsius. The sea currents of the bay can cool down the temperatures for some days a little bit, but it doesn’t take long, and the sea warms quickly here.

Paralia Vasiliki beach belong to Lefkada child friendly beaches

On the southern side of Vasiliki village, approx. 1 kilometer away you can discover some small coves with rocky seabed of the bay. If you like secluded, unorganized tiny beaches, walk there and discover these coves. The most beautiful beach in the area of Vasiliki village is Agiofili beach, which is situated a few kilometers away, and can reached by taxi boat from the port or by car. If you stay in the area, don’t forget to visit this gem!

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.

Looking back from the shore you can see the highest peak of Lefkada Island, known as Stavrota (Elati) with its height of 1182 meters.

Vasiliki and Ponti are best windsurf spots in Lefkada Island

The other side of Vasiliki beach you can see Ponti, which is the most famous village in Lefkada Island for its windsurfing options. Ponti and Vasiliki are well known as the center of windsurf, and have good reputation in Greece due to local wind conditions. The surfers sail the waves primarily in the afternoons, when the special local wind, called ‘Eric’ arrives to the bay.

In the afternoons you can see dozens of surfers in the bay, because especially the windsurf is relevant in Vasiliki and Ponti. If you want to learn this exciting sport, just walk or drive to Ponti and rent a surf equipment! You can find here some surf clubs also 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.

You have to know that the best spot for the other important surf style, called kitesurf is located in the north part of Lefkada Island, next to Agios Ioannis beach, where the ruined windmills are near the capital. If you visit this area in the afternoons, you can catch the exciting tricks and stunts of the kitesurfers.

View to Vasiliki beach and Ponti from above

Vasiliki is one of the most beautiful fishing villages of Lefkada Island, which is situated in the south, and it is also a popular tourist resort. The village has a small port from where daily boat cruises depart to discover the best beaches nearby and the Ionian Islands, and offering boat trips to Porto Katsiki beach or Egremni beach as well.

Apartments and studios for stay near Vasiliki beach

Many 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.

Rooms and apartments, studios near Vasiliki beach

This area is well prepared for travellers with small supermarkets, shops and restaurants, and we must mention the local boat trips from the port.

If you are looking for a small, friendly village in Lefkada with calm atmospheres, flowery streets and a picturesque harbour, take a look: find and book apartments and studios in Vasiliki here!