Porto Katsiki ( el, Πόρτο Κατσίκι, "goat port") is a beach on the
Ionian island
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of
Lefkada
Lefkada ( el, Λευκάδα, ''Lefkáda'', ), also known as Lefkas or Leukas (Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Λευκάς, ''Leukás'', modern pronunciation ''Lefkás'') and Leucadia, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Gr ...
,
Greece
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. The name is said to be because formerly only goats could reach this area.
The beach is famed for its landscape and clear blue sea. It is located at the bottom of a concave pale cliff. It is 35 km from
Lefkada town, near Athani village.
Porto Katsiki has parking lots and canteens. There is no lodging, and camping is prohibited. There is a stairway down to the beach from the cliff-top parking. In the day, boats bring tourists to the beach, particularly from nearby
Nidri
Nydri ( el, Νυδρί) is a town and a community on the eastern coast of the island of Lefkada, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Ellomenos. The community includes the small village Rachi. The Greek National Road 42 ( Vasiliki - Lefkada (c ...
.
2015 earthquake
When Lefkada was hit by an earthquake in 2015, the beach was badly damaged. Geologists estimated that the beach will be restored naturally over time.
References
Beaches of Greece
Landforms of Lefkada (regional unit)
Landforms of the Ionian Islands (region)
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