Porto Katsiki, Beach on southwest coast of Lefkada, Greece
A narrow strip of white sand stretches beneath towering limestone cliffs, bordered by clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea.
The beach earned its name Porto Katsiki, meaning Goat Port, from the time when only mountain goats could access this remote location.
Local residents maintain traditional honey production methods in the nearby village of Athani, offering visitors authentic Greek agricultural products.
Visitors need to descend 80 steps from the clifftop parking area to reach the beach, which becomes shaded by rocks during morning hours.
The beach sits at the base of a 50-meter vertical white cliff, creating a natural amphitheater that meets the Mediterranean waters.
Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Λευκάδας
Address: Porto Katsiki, Greece
GPS coordinates: 38.60250,20.54944
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:55
Greece is home to many secluded beaches, away from main tourist routes and resorts. These lesser-known coastlines are found on the islands of Crete, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Milos, and Karpathos. Some feature fine light-colored sand, others black volcanic pebbles from ancient eruptions, and all are surrounded by turquoise waters where the seabed is visible from the surface. Accessing these sites often requires extra effort: steep paths descending from cliffs, unpaved roads crossing Mediterranean scrub, or boat trips from coastal villages. Seitan Limania is nestled in a gorge with rocky walls over 100 meters high, while Egremni Beach is accessible after descending 350 carved steps in the cliffs. Mavra Volia is distinguished by its black lava stones, remnants of an eruption 2200 years ago, and Kedrodasos is home to centuries-old junipers casting shadows on the sand. These beaches generally have little or no tourist infrastructure. The lack of restaurants, parasol rentals, or paved parking preserves their natural state and limits the number of visitors, even during peak summer season. Some areas, such as Marathonisi Island, are partially protected to allow nesting of loggerhead turtles.
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