Wind Surf

Lefkada is a definite paradise for windsurfing.

The beach of Vassiliki is one of the 10 best beaches worldwide and the third best in Europe. It covers almost all needs for windsurfing lovers.

The Ionian Sea during the summer months is “cooled” with the thermal winds (mistral). The winds, together with the morphology of the area, combine to create some of the perfect conditions to allow surfers to “take off” with new tricks and maneuvers. At midday, the thermal wind at these two beaches increases steadily until late afternoon.

In Vassiliki, this phenomenon is impressive. In the closed bay, the morning is ideal for beginners since there are almost no waves. Later, the direction of the wind changes and the sea becomes rough, making it better for experienced wind surfers.

The statistics of the beach are impressive: May- 15 days of the month, June- 20 days of the month, July- 25, August- 20, September – 15. The power of wind is about 4 to 5 bft, 6-7 and 8 bft in good days. (Not sure how you want to phrase this but maybe lay it out in point form so it’s more legible…)

Vassiliki is an ideal surfing place for slalom and freestyle. There you will find many windsurfing schools and specialized shops.

To the north side of the island, near Lefkada’s town, you can go to Aghios Giannis beach with almost the same statistics but with different conditions inside the water. Wave lovers will adore this beach. The waves are amazing for those who seek great excitement. We would also like to note that this sport can be done throughout the year, so winter months are not out of bounds.