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'''Porto Katsiki''' (Greek: ''Πόρτο Κατσίκι'') on the Ionian Sea island of [[Lefkada]] is one of the most famous beaches in [[Greece]] and [[Europe]] in general.{{citation needed|date=October 2008}} The literaly translation in English means "Port of the Goat", because before only a goat could reach this area. |
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'''Porto Katsiki''' ({{lang-el|Πόρτο Κατσίκι}}, "goat port") is a beach on the [[Ionian Sea|Ionian]] [[Ionian islands|island]] of [[Lefkada]], [[Greece]]. The name is said to be because formerly only goats could reach this area. |
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A very famous and photogenic beach, it is at the bottom of an arc of pale cliff that seem to have the clean lines of something designed by an architect rather than a natural wonder. It rises out of the water like a wedge, narrow at the center of the bay where there are only a few stairs to the sand, and then towering upwards at either end. As well as the white lines of the cliffs, the water is bright, bright blue and the cliffs have grassy topped fringes. |
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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 (city)|Lefkada town]], near Athani village. |
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It is 35 km away from [[Lefkada (city)|Lefkada town]], near Athani village. The unique view of the white cliff over the beach combined with the surrounding green of the area and the cyan water of the sea make this beach a "must visit" place for tourists. It is consistently rated Top European Beach of the Year. |
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==2015 earthquake== |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beachatlas.com/paralia-porto-katsiki|title = Paralia Porto Katsiki, Greece - Beach Guide, Info, Photos}}</ref> |
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The last 5 km of the road are not wide enough and especially in August you may experience difficulties visiting Porto Katsiki at noon. In order to avoid this situation, you can go early in the morning (before 10:00) or at the afternoon (after 18:00). You may also visit Porto Katsiki with the cruise boats from [[Nydri]] or [[Vasiliki, Lefkada|Vasiliki]]. |
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 1 July 2024
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Porto Katsiki (Greek: Πόρτο Κατσίκι, "goat port") is a beach on the Ionian island of Lefkada, Greece. 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.
2015 earthquake
[edit]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.[1]
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