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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Porto Katsiki

Lefkada, Greece

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 84 2026
Porto Katsiki

A pebble beach of small white stones below high white cliffs, with turquoise water and parts of the back closed off because of falling rocks. Visitors drive a narrow, winding, potholed road to paid parking, then walk down about 100 steps.

Highlights

  • Small white pebbles
  • Turquoise water
  • High white cliffs

Good to know

  • Paid parking from €7.50, €20 daily maximum
  • No sunbeds or umbrellas; food above steps
  • Crowded after 11; cliffs shade mornings

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