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Kathisma Beach, Lefkada

Kathisma beach, Lefkada, Greece

See practical info for Kathisma in Lefkada, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The organised beach with paragliders

One of the longest beaches on Lefkada (~1 km), wide, with fine white sand and pebbles, on the west coast below green cliffs. Fully organised and lively, with beach bars and rows of sunbeds.

The hills above are a well-known tandem paragliding launch — you will often see canopies landing on the sand. Easy road access with parking; one of the busiest in summer.

Region
Lefkada, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.77624, 20.59941

About this beach

Kathisma is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Kathisma opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Kathisma has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Kathisma has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Kathisma, ~606 m).

Good to know

Does Kathisma beach get windy?

Kathisma is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Kathisma beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Kathisma beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Kathisma beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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