Avali Beach in Lefkada: A Sheltered West-Coast Cove

The dramatic west coast of Lefkada near Avali beach

Avali beach is a secluded, sheltered cove on the west coast of Lefkada, a postcard-perfect crescent of crystalline water, white pebbly sand and golden-green cliffs. Its name comes from the Lefkadian dialect and means shelter, which fits perfectly: tucked beneath the cliffs near the village of Kalamitsi. Avali beach has a protected cove and unusually … Read more