Porto Katsiki: Blue that rests the eyes and soul

(Patria) - The island of Lefkada in western Greece, north of Kefalonia and Ithaca, is the only Ionian island you can reach by land.

However, although it is connected by a bridge, it is still a peaceful haven with small authentic villages, wild nature, and all the colors and scents of the Mediterranean, writes Punkufer.

Lefkada is a hilly island whose relief creates incredible vistas framed by the sea, and one of its most recognizable images is Porto Katsiki beach.

This pebble beach is often at the very top of the list of the most beautiful European beaches, and it has unreservedly conquered Instagram as well.

Porto Katsiki is located below an impressive, sharply cut cliff, ending in a sea of ​​unreal turquoise color.

The beach is reached by well-maintained stairs, and you can park your car at their beginning.

Of course, you can also reach Porto Katsiki by sea - by private boat or as part of numerous tours that sail around the Ionian islands during the season.

Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach, and fast-food bars are located above it.

Prices are higher than elsewhere on the island, but no one can stop you from preparing for your arrival and bringing everything you need for a perfect Mediterranean picnic.

At the peak of the season, the beach is teeming with tourists, so if you want to enjoy solitude and nature, the ideal time to visit is early morning when bathers, influencers, and their entourages have not yet arrived, or sunset, when the atmosphere is calmer and more intimate.