Lygia

Preveza · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece

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Sandbars on the Ionian coast north of Preveza, one of the best areas to surf in mainland Greece. It catches south-west groundswells from the open Ionian and holds up to big sizes; locals call it the best tube in Greece.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard; a step-up on big days.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m south-west swell with a north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ South-west wind and small swell.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Check the reefs and points nearby, such as Kastrosikia, on the same swell.

Getting there

About 5 hours by car from Athens to Preveza; ask for Lygia beach or follow the signs north of the town.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly reliable for Greece in winter and spring, when Ionian lows send swell.
Crowd and vibe
Usually quiet.
Camping and vans
Acrogiali and Corali campsites are about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 1.1 km away.
Facilities
Tavernas and rooms in Lygia; everything in Preveza.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Ligia was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–WNW works
Size
1–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 4 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (235°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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