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

Kavalikefta Beach in Lefkada: Cliffs, Boulders and Clear Water

Kavalikefta beach with its giant boulders and turquoise water, Lefkada

Kavalikefta beach is one of the most dramatic and photogenic beaches on the west coast of Lefkada, a small, wild cove of clear turquoise water framed by towering white cliffs. What sets it apart are the giant pale boulders scattered across its sand and pebbles, which create shaded nooks and a striking, sculptural landscape found … Read more

Kalamitsi in Lefkada: The Hillside Village and Its Wild West-Coast Beaches

The rock formations and turquoise water of Kavalikefta beach below Kalamitsi, Lefkada

Kalamitsi is one of the oldest villages on Lefkada, set high on the steep west coast about 20 km west of Lefkada Town among hills and olive groves. Whitewashed churches stand along the lanes and old windmills sit on the ridges, with wide views over the Ionian. The village stays a quiet, rural place with … Read more