| Situated on a wide bay on the South coast of Lefkas, Vassiliki is
the second largest holiday resort on the Island. The village of
Vasiliki itself is on the Eastern side of the bay - the Western side
of the bay is called Ponti. Map:
Where is Vassiliki?
Map of Vassiliki Bay
Vassiliki is fairly quiet at the start and end of the summer season,
but really comes to life in July and August when it is recognised as
one of the windsurfing capitals of Europe. The bay is wide and
sheltered, and is noted for it's afternoon wind known as 'Eric'. On a
good day, the sight of hundreds of windsurfers speeding across the
water is spectacular.
Beaches - The beach is mainly pebble with some shingle, and is gently
shelving. From the village you can also walk Southwards along the
coastal path to the beach of Agiofili. This beach can also be reached
by taxi boat during the summer season.
Harbour - The village of Vassiliki is not large, and still retains a
lot of it's older buildings. There is a very pleasant harbour front
area with pavement cafes, restaurants and ice cream shops. The harbour
is a popular stopping off point for yachts and flotillas, and is also
a boarding point for the ferry to Kefalonia and Ithaka in the main
summer season.
Services - There are several bars, tavernas and restaurants, and one
disco. There are no banks, but there is an ATM and money can easily be
exchanged at the local travel agencies. Other facilities in the
village include a Police Station, Medical Centre, Post Office, Bakery
and Petrol Station. There is a public bus service to Lefkada Town,
which varies in frequency throughout the year. There are almost no
buses on a Sunday.
Activities and Sports - There are some pleasant walks in the area,
which is fairly flat, and this also makes it a good place for cycling.
But Vassiliki is best known for it's watersports - especially
windsurfing and catamaran - and this is the place to learn. Best to
reserve your lessons and equipment in advance. Click below for:
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