The boat tour around the island is a total must and the best way to capture the magnificent overview of Milos.
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Villages
Villages Englouvi (known for its delicious lentils and honey), Athani (a mountainous, wild beauty) and Nikiana (picturesque and lovely).
Vasiliki
A tourists’ favorite resort and also a European-famous windsurfing spot.
Karia
One of the inland’s main villages, famous for its embroidery and unchanged traditional “color”.
14th century castle of Agia Mavra
The impressive fortress that bears Lefkada’s Venetian name “welcomes” visitors at the island’s entrance.
Visit nearby Ithaki and Kefallonia
Ionian island-hopping is a real treat while you’re in Lefkada.
Excursions to Lefkada’s satellite islands
Meganisi (the only inhabited and actually accessible) and smaller ones Sparti, Kalamos and Kastos.
Try “loza”
Try “loza”, a traditional snack of salted pork meat and “paspalas”, pork with eggs and tomato.
Tale Festival
A celebration of fairytales that takes place every July, with the participation of many storytellers, musicians and artists from all over the world.
For excellent views of the island
For excellent views of the island, visit the historic Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, 7 km east of the coastal settlement of Otzias.