Kathisma Beach
Kathisma Beach
4.5
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One of the longest stretches of beach on Lefkada facing the Ionian archipelago, Kathisma Beach and its fine white sand and sparkling blue waters surrounded by tall green cliffs make this one of the island's most popular spots. There are plenty of beach bars for food and drinks, sunbeds to rent, and you can do some tandem paragliding from the hills overlooking the beach. On the north end, there is a cave that you can enter and swim in. The more secluded south end also welcomes nudists. Come early to get a good spot but stick around for gorgeous sunset views. – Tripadvisor
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Konstantino§3
Drama Region, Greece84 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Wonderful beach, perfect waters!!! Enough small pebbles which means that they do not bother the feet at all and you do not need any sea shoes! The day we went we achieved it with enough wave and without intervals (at most wave is not recommended for children), we ⁇ it! There are saviors on the beach, there is also room for non-organized! The road is not difficult to get off with your vehicle, below there is free parking and pay (12€), if you go early you will find space and free, however the parking is right next to the beach, no inconvenience! End for Ionian beach enough warm waters!
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Written 20 August 2024
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Νικόλαος Γ
Kavala, Greece1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
Fantastic beach. Best of Lefkada and not only. The road asphalted and comfortable downstairs. Free parking almost where you want and even in front of the beach just go before 10. If you're a master and you want to play until 2 p.m., in the full season you won't even find room to stand (it's supposed). Giovanni with the green umbrellas (in the bottom) charges 20 euros per set and has a very good cappuccino with 3 euros. There is plenty of free space if you want not to pay umbrellas and sunbeds and want the free. The sea in the glass. The landscape is magical. Iparalia is a thin pebble (no troublesome for the feet) which as you move right becomes thick sand. If you are afraid of the wave or have very young children find a swimming pool (not all for everyone)
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Written 1 September 2024
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MassiLola
Italy980 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
It always remains one of my favorite beaches even if, after years, I found it much more crowded and with really high prices. But it is really beautiful and very wide. The sea is a dazzling blue and, although it is usually rough, it is still wonderful ❤
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Written 25 July 2024
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marcodibari
Bari, Italy874 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Excluding the beaches of Lefkada that can only be reached by boat, Kathisma is unmissable and worth the 40 minute drive we took from Nydri. Very long and wide beach, lots of slots all equipped with attached service to order food and / or drink. Sunbed prices (2+1 umbrella) vary from 30€ to 50€ the more you choose the first row. Possibility to stop "on your own" on the public beach. Free or secure parking with shelter from the sun (10€).
And the sea? Absolutely unmissable with a turquoise color that conquers you.
Full marks. Non-modest prices
And the sea? Absolutely unmissable with a turquoise color that conquers you.
Full marks. Non-modest prices
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Written 4 August 2024
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Alisa T
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We have been many times around Kathisma Beach. The sand is beautiful, the water is colored exactly like in the wallpapers you can find on various places. We bought drinks to enjoy on the sunbed, but the umbrellas were quite small for the heat that would be in the middle of August. There were many sunbeds that occupied the beach, priced at 50 Euros but without anyone seating on them, so this interrupted a bit the nice landscape. This was the only thing we enjoyed on Lefkada, since the place where we paid to stay at Junam Private Cabins thrown us out. Hope we will have an excellent time at Kathisma Beach next year as well!
Written 3 September 2024
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Lefkothea C
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Kathisma is one of the beaches on Lefkada that is accessible by car. When it comes to parking, there are a couple of options.
-If you want to park right by the beach without paying, you have to go there very early in the morning.
-There are parking lots where you can park for the whole day. The first one is a bit further away from the beach, it costs 5€ and you can go down the stairs that lead to the beach.
-Covered parking lots by the beach cost 10€ for the whole day.
The beach is clean, with a lot of space where you can place your own umbrella. The first time we went, the waters were clear and perfect for snorkeling. A couple of days later, there were some waves and the waters were cloudy, but it was still nice for swimming.
-If you want to park right by the beach without paying, you have to go there very early in the morning.
-There are parking lots where you can park for the whole day. The first one is a bit further away from the beach, it costs 5€ and you can go down the stairs that lead to the beach.
-Covered parking lots by the beach cost 10€ for the whole day.
The beach is clean, with a lot of space where you can place your own umbrella. The first time we went, the waters were clear and perfect for snorkeling. A couple of days later, there were some waves and the waters were cloudy, but it was still nice for swimming.
Written 12 September 2024
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Anna w
Bad Homburg, Germany77 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Soul Beach Bar with pool and delicious food. If you're sitting upstairs, you don't pay for the loungers by the pool, as long as you order something. For those lying on the beach are charged 25€. At the car park just say you go to Beach Bar Soul then it is free otherwise the car park costs 10€ parking fee
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Written 2 July 2024
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Daniëlle W
30 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Beautiful beautiful sea. It really is a very nice beach. Rough sea, though. Pebble beach. At the right side of the beach you have to go down a bit before you can enter the water. Tough for people with walking difficulties, no problem for us except that your water shoes are full of stones. Paid parking almost everywhere. We had driven all the way to the right there we could park for free as we took downstairs a set of beach beds and umbrella for 15 euros total.
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Written 5 July 2024
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Maria K
8 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Unique, huge beach. Sunbeds from 20 euros the set, and also space to put your own umbrella. Be careful when there is too much wave! Difficulty parking if you go after 10:00 a.m. But it has parking for 10 euros all day, however they fill up quickly too. After 15:30 people leave it's a little easier to find a place. And of course you have to order coffee etc (from 4 euros the freed).
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Written 3 August 2024
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Xara
Athens, Greece58 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Great and large beach, easy access, clean waters. We got her calm and we could swim. It deepens fast. Kids with supervision always. Fee for set of sunbeds 20€ (store Giovannis) and parking 10€.
There is no shower on the beach, but we found in the store as well as dressing rooms. Ample space to put his own umbrella someone mean, if you want not to be charged.
There is no shower on the beach, but we found in the store as well as dressing rooms. Ample space to put his own umbrella someone mean, if you want not to be charged.
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Written 17 August 2024
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Hello. I am looking for advice as to how Kathisma beach is for walking. How long is it? What is the sand quality? The beach looks good on Google earth. We love a long beach walk in the morning but have not been to Lefkada before. Thank you.
Written 27 February 2025
ciao volevo sapere se dal 7 settembre al 15 settembre 2019 sono previsti eventi al COPLA ..ho un figlio di 16 anni che partirà con me solo se ci sono eventi e/o spettacoli...speriamo
Written 2 September 2019
Is de weg begaanbaar met een scooter?/ Is the road to the beach ok for motorbikes/ scooters?
Written 15 August 2019
Het kan, de weg er naar toe is prima te doen. Wel veel klimmen en dalen. En dan nog de stijle weg naar beneden. Maar vele doen het.
Written 15 August 2019
Υπάρχουν δρομολόγια που να πηγαίνουν απο Λευκάδα στο κάθισμα;αν ναι θα ήθελα να με ενημερώστε.σας Ευχαριστώ
Written 25 June 2019
Υπάρχουν δρομολόγια. Μπείτε στο site του ΚΤΕΛ Λευκάδας κ θα τα βρείτε!
Written 26 June 2019
Hello. We are thinking for Lefkada for our next family vacation with our dog (large breed, obedient and well mannered). I would like to ask if dogs are allowed and if we should anticipate any problems? Thank you!
Written 28 March 2019
Ok, fair enough. This beach is very well organized, beach bars, restaurants etc also many umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach. The fact that your dog is big size maybe is scary for some people, but if you have him leashed then there is no problem. According to the Greek legislation (3years ago), every dog (pet) is allowed at any beach by law, as long as owner keeps the basic standards. Kathisma beach has also more private areas on the sides of this long beach (not in the middle where is crowded), but it needs some walking. Also, try to be there early in the morning to save some parking space. More importantly, please check if your accommodation is pet-friendly, as early as from now. You can check more information about Lefkada beaches and more, in our blog. Let me know if you need more info on anything, I will be glad to assist you in further!
Written 28 March 2019
Στην παραλία όχι, σε μαγαζιά ναι.... Εμείς ενώ θέλαμε δεν κάναμε τελικά....
Written 14 August 2018
Hi does Kathisma beach have the inflatable water sports- crazy sofa, rings etc?
Written 6 August 2018
No this one is only available at the other side of the island (East), at Nidri. Calmer waters there :)
Written 10 May 2019
Någon som vet vad taxi kostar från nidri til kathisma beach?
Written 29 July 2018
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