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Vassiliki Village
Lefkas (Levkas, Lefkada) |
Situated on a wide bay on the South coast of
Lefkas, Vassiliki is the second largest holiday resort on the Island.
Vassiliki Bay faces South towards Keffalonia, which can be seen in the
distance. Vassiliki is 40 km from Lefkas Town (about 40 minutes by car),
and 60 km from Preveza Airport (about 1 hour by car).
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Eastern side of Vassiliki Bay - the Western side
of the bay is called Ponti. There is a coast road between Vassiliki
and Ponti, and the walk is easy. 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
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| A shopping street in Vassiliki 'Old
Village' |
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Vassiliki Beach is South-facing
and sunny |
Beaches - Vassiliki 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.
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| Vassiliki Harbour's waterfront
restaurants |
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Delicious fresh fish from local
fishing boats |
Services - There are several bars, tavernas
and restaurants, and one disco. There are no banks, but there are two ATM's 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.
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| Vassiliki has two ATM cash
machines |
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Windsurfing in beautiful
Vassiliki |
Accommodation - A wide variety of accommodation is available
in Vassiliki, but can
be difficult to find during the middle of the summer due to the
popularity of this resort. Best to book in advance.
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Crissa's House, Vassiliki, Lefkas GREAT
PRICE!!!
Simple, clean and comfortable air conditioned rooms close to the beach and
only a short walk from Vassiliki. Rooms take up to four persons and have
fridge, hot drink making facilities and private shower / wc. Free WiFi
internet. Small shared
kitchen, and barbeques outside in the garden under the shade of the plane
trees. Crissa, the owner, speaks Greek, English and Italian. |
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Odeon Hotel Studios, Vassiliki,
Lefkas
An excellent position right on the beach and a large range of facilities
makes this modern, friendly and well run hotel ideal for families, couples
and windsurfers. Air conditioned and well equipped studio rooms with
Internet access for those who can't be completely out of touch!
Lovely pool. bar, and free WiFi internet. |
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Altina Apartments, Ponti, Vassiliki, Lefkas
The
bright, modern air conditioned Altina apartments are situated in Ponti, at
the Western end of Vasiliki Bay and about 1.5km (20 minutes walk) from the
village. Apartments for 2,3, 4 and 5 persons. The Altina are only 100m from the
beach, and there are minimarkets, restaurants, and tavernas within 200m. Car
parking for guests. |
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Vassiliki Bay Hotel, Vassiliki
Only 30 m from the sandy beaches. In the hotel’s vicinity lie plenty
of restaurants, and a lively nightlife. All the cosy rooms include
plenty of facilities including a telephone, TV, a small fridge and a
radio. |
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Neilson Active Holidays, Vassilikig(17699194)a(1690293))
The Neilson Active Beach Club on Vassiliki Beach offers
accommodation with windsurfing, dinghy sailing, mountain biking and
children's clubs. |
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Katerina Resort Studios and Rooms, Ponti / Vassiliki, Lefkada
2102 Special Offer
A small and friendly, family run resort with clean and comfortable
studios and rooms. All have air conditioning, TV (with some
satellite channels), private shower / wc, and balcony. There is a
new pool with children's area in 2012, breakfast room, bar, and
free WiFi internet in public areas. |
Car Hire in Vassiliki:
Local car
hire prices in Vassiliki Vassiliki Taxis:
Preveza and Athens
Airport taxis to Vassiliki Learn to Sail (Nidri):
2 day Learn to
Sail course (based in Nidri) Vassiliki Real Estate:
Land and Houses for sale around
Vassiliki
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