Vassiliki is a picturesque fishing village situated around a little harbour and surrounded by dense vegetation. It is 38 kilometres south of the capital of Lefkada Town and has a population of aprox. 400 inhabitants. Vasiliki 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 ideal not only for windsurfing, but also for sunworshippers who enjoy the spectacular sight on a windy day, of hundreds of windsurfers speeding across the water. It is a traditional Greek resort with the main pebble/sandy beach stretching as far as Ponti village. It also has many other smaller coves dotted along the coast which attract many people who enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be hired on the main beach and various watersports are available along the beach, as well as laser sailboats and catamarans which are available for rent. In this area, you can find a wide choice of accommodation as well as many tavernas, shops, cafes and bars which are situated around the busy little harbour. Some of the hotels and apartments are located on the beach offering special facilities for storing windsurfing equipment. Accommodation can be difficult to find during the middle of the summer due to the popularity of this resort, it is best to book in advance. There are cash dispensing machines (ATM) which can be temperamental , so it is best to have some money or travellers cheques just in case you need to change them in Samba Tours, our office, which is open everyday during the summer
During the summer season, a selection of supermarkets are open all day from early morning until about midnight. There is a health centre, with qualified Doctors which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and one Pharmacy. A Post Office is open weekday mornings. You will find a selection of day trips by boat leaving from Vassiliki which allow you to visit the neighbouring islands and various stunning beaches in the area. Southern Lefkada has been inhabitied for thousands of years, with artefacts from the neolithic era (3,500BC) found by Dorpfeld during his excavations near to Evgiros, a small village near to Vassiliki. These artefacts are on exhibit at the Archaeological Museum in Lefkada Town. Vassiliki is a delightful village which attracts many new visitors every year and welcomes many good friends back again and again.
