Lefkada

Greek: Λευκάδα | Pronounced: lef`kaða
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Overview of Lefkada

White sand and aquamarine waters? Sounds like the Caribbean, but it’s Lefkada, one of Ionian’s finest destinations. Here, such long beaches –unusual to find among other Greek islands– gracefully “meet” with steep cliffs, rocks and large areas covered by cypresses, olives and vineyards. Lefkada has another particularity: it is connected to mainland Akarnania with a 50m mobile bridge, thus giving a first impression of being continental rather than insular.

The Town’s geographical environs also include a channel and two lagoons/protected sea parks. Unspoiled villages, old churches and narrow streets reveal an overall interesting mixture of Venetian and Byzantine culture. Downtown, the arcaded street of Ioannou Mela and the lively Agiou Spyridonos Square blend beautifully with houses covered in wood and multicolored metal sheets (built after the devastating earthquakes of 1948 and 1953 in order to avoid future damages). Lefkada is among those Greek islands where tourism has generally developed in moderation, with few exceptions, such as the tourist-packed, cosmopolitan Nydri, featuring the well known “Akti Aristoteli Onasi” with a variety of restaurants and bars.

Arty and traditional, home of renowned Greek poets Angelos Sikelianos and Aristotelis Valaoritis, Lefkada hosts every summer, for more than half a century, the International Folklore Festival and the Speech & Art Festival, with performers and visitors from all over the globe. An art-related myth “haunts” the island: poetess Sappho is said to have jumped off Cape Lefkatas -now declared as an archeological site- because of her unrequited romance for Faonas. However, when you visit Lefkada, rest assured that your love for this beautiful place will be both fulfilling and eternal.

Find more information on Lefkada at the official website for Greek Tourism VisitGreece.gr

Beaches Food Things to see & do

Porto Katsiki

: Rightfully acclaimed as one of the top beaches in the world, with vertical cliffs, white sand and gorgeous turquoise waters. An intact, yet crowded, paradise.
10.0

Egremni

: 350 steps lead to the spectacular waters of this isolated, 2km length sandy beach. A few sun beds and umbrellas available.
10.0

Kathisma

: Among the island’s most cosmopolitan beaches, with fine sand, water sports and tourist facilities.
9.0

Mylos

: Not organized, ideal to relax in its sandy seashore. You can reach it either by a 20-minute walk or by “taxi-boat”.
8.0

Pefkoulia

: Another typical Lefkada long and sandy beach. Very impressive scenery, lots of pines, partly organized.
8.0

Ai Giannis

: Close to Lefkada Town, its golden sand and crystal waters attract many kite surfing aficionados, so sunbathing is rather hard to do.
7.0

Sea Side Restaurant & Apartments

: Geni, Modern Greek cuisine
9.0

Ionion Taverna

: Sivota Harbor, Greek cuisine and seafood
8.0

The Pinewood

: Main Street, Nydri, Greek cuisine
8.0

Seven Islands

: Lygia, Greek cuisine
8.0

Thymari

: Lefkada Town, Greek cuisine
7.0

Excursions to Lefkada’s satellite islands

: Meganisi (the only inhabited and actually accessible) and smaller ones Sparti, Kalamos and Kastos.
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Visit nearby Ithaki and Kefallonia

: Ionian island-hopping is a real treat while you’re in Lefkada.
9.0

14th century castle of Agia Mavra

: The impressive fortress that bears Lefkada’s Venetian name “welcomes” visitors at the island’s entrance.
8.0

Karia

: One of the inland’s main villages, famous for its embroidery and unchanged traditional “color”.
8.0

Villages

: Villages Englouvi (known for its delicious lentils and honey), Athani (a mountainous, wild beauty) and Nikiana (picturesque and lovely).
7.0

Vasiliki

: A tourists’ favorite resort and also a European-famous windsurfing spot.
7.0

Map of Lefkada

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