Egremni Beach
Egremni Beach
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This remote beach is located on the south-western coast of Lefkada and requires a considerable effort to reach—from the parking lot, visitors must hike a steep path and then descend over 300 steps to reach the beach. There is a snack bar with toilet facilities at the top of the steps and a handful of sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent. It’s far easier to get to the beach by boat, but you do miss out on the spectacular views from the top. Whichever way you choose to arrive, you’ll find one of the world’s most pristine and unspoiled beaches, its remoteness offering peacefulness and tranquility. – Tripadvisor
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Katarina K
Kranj, Slovenia18 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Although the beach is beautiful it is not worth the hike. The road is closed and you have to pay 8 euro for parking then walk for 20 min. The way down was ok to walk, but the way up absolutely kills you. The stairs themselves (410 of them) were bere able, but walking uphill after that was torture.
Written 6 July 2022
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Cecily F
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Gorgeous beach with blue water like you’ve never seen. Don’t underestimate the walk though, it’s a kilometre walk in the hot sun BEFORE the 400 steps scaling the cliff. Not for the feignt-hearted! There is only one little store renting stick-in umbrellas for €8 which were great but went quickly. We got there early and all sunbeds were gone. Absolutely beautiful views though.
Written 17 July 2023
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llisa448
Nottingham, UK18 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Worth the effort, sense of achievement.
Parking at the top is well organised and reasonably priced for the area.
There’s a 1.3km 15% gradient downhill walk to get to the steps which take you down to the beach. Be aware that a large portion of the newly built 400 steps hang off the side of the cliff, and aren’t for the faint hearted or those worried by heights.
The beach itself is beautiful, clean, pebbly, with lots of space and it’s easy to avoid the tour boats which come into the left hand side of the cove.
Would definitely recommend over Porto Katsiki.
I’d visit again, as it is worth the effort but take plenty of water and be prepared for a brutal climb back to the car.
Parking at the top is well organised and reasonably priced for the area.
There’s a 1.3km 15% gradient downhill walk to get to the steps which take you down to the beach. Be aware that a large portion of the newly built 400 steps hang off the side of the cliff, and aren’t for the faint hearted or those worried by heights.
The beach itself is beautiful, clean, pebbly, with lots of space and it’s easy to avoid the tour boats which come into the left hand side of the cove.
Would definitely recommend over Porto Katsiki.
I’d visit again, as it is worth the effort but take plenty of water and be prepared for a brutal climb back to the car.
Written 11 July 2022
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live2see
London, UK170 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
5 adults including a 79 yo grandmother and 4 toddlers visited this beautiful beach.
Parking is 7 euros but then you walk like crazy to get to it and then the stairs.
Amazing view and blue water. As you get to it, you've got sand on the left, rocks on the right, no services on the beach but a small restaurant on top of the stairs.
Also quite deep within 5-7 meters and medium waves.
Parking is 7 euros but then you walk like crazy to get to it and then the stairs.
Amazing view and blue water. As you get to it, you've got sand on the left, rocks on the right, no services on the beach but a small restaurant on top of the stairs.
Also quite deep within 5-7 meters and medium waves.
Written 13 August 2021
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Christie K
6 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
As long as you are aware that this is less of a beach day and more of a hike with a turquoise sea halfway through it, you will fall in love with Egremni. Wear comfortable shoes, bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring food/towels/water shoes/umbrella. And for the love of all things remote, leave your beach chair, enormous floatie, and seventy year old Yiayia behind for this trip. There is nothing convenient about this adventure. Nothing. Not one tiny, little, solitary thing. Remember that there is a mountain to walk down before you even descend the 400-plus stairs…and that same mountain awaits you (this time uphill and hot!) right after you ascend those same 400 stairs. As we say, though, no pain, no gain…and there is plenty to gain between the dreamy blue waters, the goats scaling the steep cliffs above, the warm sun, and magnificent views. Enjoy!
Written 20 July 2021
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Andra A
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The beach is very long and not crowded. I recommend access by boat. Acces by car is for fit persons. You leave your car in a parking paying 10 euro. Then you walk down to the beach about 1 km on serpentine road. And lastly you have about 350 stairs.
Going down is easy, but walking up back to the car is hard. The beach is with white pebbles, not sand like you find written online. On the beach there are no toilets and no garbage bins. Just some guys renting sunbeds for 20 euros. You can also rent sun umbrellas. They sell some drinks too. One small beer is 5 euro.
The sunset in the sea is overrated. At least when we were there on 28 August. Although there were no clouds in the sky, the sunset colours were not spectacular.
In conclusion, this highly recommended beach you should visit by boat... There are plenty cruises daily that circle the islands. You don't need to stay all day especially because of the lack of facilities. Happy travels!
Going down is easy, but walking up back to the car is hard. The beach is with white pebbles, not sand like you find written online. On the beach there are no toilets and no garbage bins. Just some guys renting sunbeds for 20 euros. You can also rent sun umbrellas. They sell some drinks too. One small beer is 5 euro.
The sunset in the sea is overrated. At least when we were there on 28 August. Although there were no clouds in the sky, the sunset colours were not spectacular.
In conclusion, this highly recommended beach you should visit by boat... There are plenty cruises daily that circle the islands. You don't need to stay all day especially because of the lack of facilities. Happy travels!
Written 29 August 2023
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James H
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Lets start with the positive things.. there are 411 pretty new stairs to access to the beach, but... to get to the stairs, you need to walk 1.2 km steep downwards new paved and ready to use road, that for no reason is closed!!! So, before you arrive, get ready to pay super expensive parking and you park the car in a field. Then, get ready for 1.2km on-foot walking. The beach by itself is probably the most beautiful one you have ever seen, but accessing there is a nightmare :( Going back to the car, the steepness of the hill is about 15%, so make sure you wear sport shoes and avoid the sun, recommended going upward is after the sunset. Will revise my review as whoever is responsible for the road decides to open it, causing joyful experience for the tourists, but not a preparation for Mount Everest winning!!!
Written 31 August 2021
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Gabriel M
Bucharest, Romania181 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The Water is very clean and Crystal color. The view it s excelent, but it s a hardly accesible beach. You gotta walk a lot and the road doesn t help you at all. If you re planning to go there you must bring with you the umbrella and some drinks. You have a small place where you can eat and drink some fresh juices, but it s upstairs, not on the beach. You have to climb the stairs every time you need, which is annoying. I don t know if it s worth it. I ve seen better beaches.
Written 24 July 2023
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Sim One
The Hague, The Netherlands23 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Going there by car was a great mistake. You can’t drive down. The road stops with a fence. You have to pay 8 euros, or take a even longer walk. After 300 meters we decided to go back. Luckily we saw the guy we paided the 8 euros and he gave them back (very friendly of him). Although the beach looks beautiful, it wasn’t worth for use to take the long road down (and up again).
Written 1 October 2021
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Justine T
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Aug 2024 • Solo
Oh, Egremni Beach is an absolute must-visit! I mean, who wouldn't love a casual 1.5 km stroll down a charming 30% incline? It’s practically a free workout! And if you’re lucky, you might even spot goats! They make the trek look easy and will definitely make you question your own fitness level. The beach itself? Totally worth it, especially with those thoughtfully placed stairs that serve as a gentle reminder of the epic climb awaiting you when you’re done relaxing. They really know how to make sure you get a full-body experience, not just a beach day! Overall I give it 5 stars, will visit it again!
Written 29 August 2024
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Nomad64667725438
Larissa, Greece
Θα επισκεφτώ την Λευκάδα στις 17 με 20 Οκτωβρίου.Θα γίνονται εκδρομές αυτή την περίοδο
Written 15 October 2022
Giorgos S
Athens, Greece
Απο τη ωρα το πρωι αναχωρουν για την ημερησια κρουαζιερα και ποσο στοιχιζει?
Written 11 August 2022
γεια χαρά , να ρωτήσω αυτό: το καραβάκι που πήρατε αν κατάλαβα καλά ΔΕΝ ήταν από κάποια κρουαζιέρα αλλά κάποιο που κάνει αποκλειστικά το δρομολόγιο Βασιλική -πορτοΚατσικι-εγγρεμνοι και πίσω ? οποίες φορές μέσα στη μέρα ?? και τι εννοείτε ότι δεν είναι κάθε μέρα ?? ( τον Αύγουστο και δεν είναι καθημερινο) ευχαριστώ (για έναν περίεργο λόγο Κανείς δεν θέλει να με ενημερώσει - από ντόπια γραφεία , και όλοι μου "πασάρουν" την κρουαζιέρα)
Written 29 June 2022
Υπάρχει κάποιο καραβάκι που να μπορώ να πάω συγκεκριμένα στους εγκρεμνους?όχι ημερήσια εκδρομή δηλαδή!εάν ναι ποιο είναι και τι τιμή έχει? ευχαριστώ!
Written 26 June 2022
Hallo, weiß jemand wann der strand wieder zu fuß von oben besucht werden kann?
Written 16 January 2021
HI, could anybody please list a boat service which delivers to this beach. Perhaps you can list prices (is both ends?) When the boat will pick up again?
Written 3 July 2020
Mozete li mi preporuciti mesto u kome bismo mogli da budemo smesteni kako bi bilo moguce češće posetiti ovu plazu, kao i slične njoj.. Hvala.. prvi put bi isli na Lefkadu (porodica, četvoro, deca velika :-) idemo kolima.. hvala
Written 8 December 2019
Ciao, non esiste un posto dove vi potete mettere per visitare Egremmi più volte perchè c'è una sola strada per arrivarci a piedi e c'è anche un pezzo dove bisogna calarsi con la corda, l'unica altra soluzione per arrivarci è con le gite organizzate in battello.
Written 11 December 2019
Ciao, qualcuno che è andato a settembre 2019, mi sa dire se c'è ancora la corda per scendere nel punto più disastrato? Ho letto negli ultimi commenti che l hanno tagliata.
Written 6 September 2019
Ciao. Noi ci abbiamo provato ma siamo tornati indietro. Non era semplicissimo, anche se è una cosa soggettiva: il ragazzo davanti a noi é sceso addirittura con le borse frigo e con la fidanzata scalza, mentre altre persone come noi hanno rinunciato. Comunque le corde per scendere ci sono
Written 8 September 2019
Salve,vorrei sapere quanto costa una mini crociera e quale compagnia scegliere
Written 1 September 2019
Ionian princess dal porto di vasilliki e l’unica che ti lascia 3 ore in spiaggia precisi e puntuali 25€ adulti e 10€ bambini
Written 19 September 2019
Με ποιο καραβάκι πήγατε από Βασιλική? Ψάχνω να βρω στοιχεία επικοινωνίας για να μάθω ώρες κλπ μιας και θα μένουμε στη χώρα αλλά δε βρίσκω τίποτα...!
Written 26 August 2019
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