Kathisma is one of many fantastic beaches on the west coast of the island. It is located 15km away from the main city of Lefkada and 3.5km from Agios Nikitas, and it is one of the few beaches on the island accessible by bus.
About of Kathisma Beach:
- Suitable for all generations: easy access, suitable for families and young people
- Beach: long, with fine to medium gravel, no shallow areas, quickly becomes deep
- Sea: crystal clear, turquoise, but often wavy
- Facilities: beach bars (some with pools), sunbeds, showers, toilets, parking
- Location: western coast of Lefkada, 15km from Lefkada and 3.5km from Agios Nikitas
Detailed description:
The road to the beach is good, asphalted, with only a few curves. When descending to the beach, there are several viewpoints with fantastic views of the beach and the sea. Next to the beach, there is a large parking area, but during the peak season, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a free parking spot, as there are many private paid parking options.
Kathisma is as beautiful as the two most famous beaches on Lefkada, Porto Katsiki and Egremni, but it is very easily accessible, making it perfect for those who want to take a break from driving on winding roads to beaches and climbing down numerous stairs.
It is also perfect for older people or families with young children who find the descent to popular beaches tiring but still want to visit one of the beaches with the fantastic sea color for which Lefkada is known. Kathisma is ideal even for those who love urban beaches, well-organized, with secure parking, but also with enough space for all visitors with their own equipment even during the peak season. It is great for those who come to Lefkada without their own transportation, as local buses provide access to this beach.
The road to the beach is safe for scooters. There are several accommodation options on the beach, along with a couple of bars that also have a pool for the guests to use.
Some beach bars offer complimentary sunbeds with a drink or food order, while most of them charge for sunbeds, with prices varying from bar to bar. Along the beach, there are showers, changing cabins, and toilets (within the bars).
Kathisma is popular among the younger population because famous DJs perform at the beach bars, and the beach has volleyball and tennis courts. You can also try paragliding at the beach and enjoy the beauty of this beach from above, as well as witnessing numerous paragliders taking off from the surrounding hills and landing directly on the beach, which is quite an interesting experience.
Although the beach is very crowded, especially in July and August and on weekends, you can always find enough space for yourself, either on a sunbed or in a free area with your own equipment. The least crowded areas are on the edges of the beach. If you want to isolate yourself, on the left side of the beach there are a few smaller, wild coves sometimes used by nudists.
The shore is covered with small to medium-sized pebbles, and it is similar in the water. There are no shallow areas in the water, and the depth starts after 2-3 meters, so it is important to keep a close eye on children, especially when there are waves. During the frequent and sometimes large waves on the beach, adults must also be cautious as incidents of drowning are not uncommon.
At the end of the beach, there are rocks that are great for diving around. The sea is crystal clear and transparent, but the visibility decreases at greater depths due to the well-known “milky” effect of the sea, making it suitable only for snorkeling, especially on the northern part of the beach where there are interesting caves to explore. The beach is bordered by high hills and rocks, which, combined with the unreal blue sea, create a spectacular sight that is not easily forgotten. The feeling of awe is the same whether looking from the hills down to the beach or from the water towards the coast and mountains.
Due to its accessibility, Kathisma is probably the only beach you will return to multiple times during your vacation. It has everything one could wish for in a beach. Above all, at Kathisma, you can also enjoy beautiful sunsets, and the large rocks in the water can be used to take excellent photographs.
