Kalamitsi is a traditional village on Lefkada. Situated 20km southwest of Lefkas, it is one of the oldest villages on the island.
At the foot of the village, about 4km away, are three excellent beaches - Kavalikefta, Megali Petra, and Avali beach.
About of the beaches:
- Kavalikefta: a small beach with rocks in the water and on the shore, turquoise sea, suitable for jumping, with sunbeds and a restaurant above the beach
- Megali Petra: larger and quieter, accessible on foot, without facilities, often semi-wild and rarely visited
- Avali: a larger and peaceful beach with a beach bar, natural shade, beautiful panorama, sunsets, not crowded
Detailed description:
A very narrow, steep, and winding road leads to these beaches. It takes a little over 15 minutes to drive four kilometers, and in some parts of the road, passing is impossible. About halfway, the road branches off to Avali beach to the right, and straight ahead continues to Kavalikefte and Megali Petra. The last approximately 100 meters of the road to the beaches Kavalikefta and Megali Petra are particularly bad. At the end of the road, next to Kavalikefta beach, there is a private parking lot and a restaurant. Since the parking lot is small, we recommend visiting this beach early in the morning to avoid parking along the already very narrow road.
Kavalikefta
is a very small beach dominated by rocks, both in the water and on the shore. These rocks give a special charm to the beach, a sense of wilderness, and provide privacy. The rocks in the water are great for jumping. The sea is turquoise, as on all beaches on the west coast. The beach is pebbly. The sunsets are wonderful. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach, and there is a restaurant above the beach where you can buy food and drinks. There is also a toilet on the premises.
Megali Petra
is a bit more inaccessible, and it is only accessible on foot from Kavalikefta beach, either over the rocks to the left or through a grove and then down to the beach. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as the rocks are not smooth. Megali Petra is a larger beach than Kavalikefta with similar characteristics: white pebbles, turquoise sea, beautiful sunsets, high rocks on the shore and in the water. There are no sunbeds, umbrellas, or any other facilities on this beach. Due to its more challenging access, Megali Petra is rarely visited, so nudists can be encountered there. There are no toilets on the beach. On the way back from these two beaches, you will come to a junction where the road branches off to the left for Avali beach. At the junction, there is a wooden signpost pointing to this beach.
Avali
is a large beach, similar to all other beaches on the west coast but without crowds. We assume that the reason for this is the very winding and poor road that leads to it. On a hill at the beginning of the beach itself, there is the Avali cantine bar with a beautiful terrace and a view of the open sea, and tall banana trees. Here you can enjoy a drink and light meals with a phenomenal sunset and light music. Stairs from the bar lead left to the beach with that unreal blue color characteristic of western Lefkada. There are no crowds on the beach, so you can enjoy peace, just the sound of the sea. The beach is not organized, so bring your own umbrellas and equipment. To the right of the Avali café, the path leads along the coast with many smaller beaches and coves all the way to Kathisma. This part of the coast is perfect for those who like to be secluded.
