Holidays in Lefkada
The Magnificent Ionian Island
Discover the beauties of Lefkada!
About
Lefkada is one of the Ionian Islands. It is the 4th largest island in the Ionian Sea and it is located between Corfu and Kefallonia. Lefkada is surrounded by a number of smaller islands, Kalamos, Kastos, Meganisi as well as a group of islands known as Prigkiponisia, to which belong the private islands Scorpios, Madouri and Sparti. Due to its geographical location, it is connected to Etoloakarnania by a floating bridge and the access to the island is by car, easily and inexpensively.
Lefkada is famous for its sandy beaches with clear blue waters, such as Kathisma and Porto Katsiki and for its picturesque fishing villages and mountain villages. It offers night entertainment, sports activities such as windsurfing but also sightseeing spots, such as the Venetian Castle of Agia Mavra, the Cape Lefkatas and the Waterfalls of Dimosari.
Beaches
Lefkada stands out among all the Greek islands for its beautiful beaches with the blonde sand and the turquoise waters. They are constantly voted by tourist guides as the best in the Mediterranean, having gained worldwide fame. The impressive beaches in length and beauty are located on the west coast of Lefkada. Sandy beaches, with clear waters, that shock: Amoglossa, Kastro, Gyra, Agios Ioannis, Pefkoulia, Agios Nikitas, Mylos, Kathisma, Gialos, Egremnoi and Porto Katsiki.
Porto Katsiki, the famous and awarded beach, voted as one of the best in Greece and one of the most popular in the Mediterranean Sea, is of a breathtaking beauty. Steep white rocks stand over a fantastic sandy beach and turquoise waters. The east and the south side of Lefkada, offers lee, small and large beaches, with pebbles and paradise water: Ligia, Nikiana, Perigiali, Nydri, Desimi, Poros, Ammousa, Agiofilli, Vassiliki.
Sights
Sights with Incomparable beauty. Unique sights like, The Gorge of Melissa, Dimossari Waterfall and much more are waiting for you to explore on the exotic island of Lefkas with its turquoise waters.
Also Lefkas has beautiful, small picturesque villages “immersed” in a green natural environment. Discover them with us and find out why you should visit them.
Museums
For history lovers as well as those interested in getting to know the History of Lefkada more deeply, the Archaeological and folklore museums of Lefkada are waiting for you to explore them.
Discover the History of Lefkas and visit The Archaeological Museum, The Ecclesiastic Museum of the Faneromeni Convent, The Phonograph Museum, Museum of Angelos Sikelianos and much more.
Informations
During the days that the waves of the Ionian islands will restrict you from enjoying the sea on the west side, you can enjoy the eastern side of the island, where the beaches are definitely more protected from the wind and therefore there will be no waves. There you can find small villages and local seaside taverns surrounded by wild nature.
Don’t neglect to visit the inland of the island, where you can find beautiful traditional villages without having to worry about the heat of the summer time. Discover amazing paths perfect for hiking with breathtaking views you will never forget. You can continue to explore the island even under water, since in the village of Nikiana you can find the ”Lefkas diving center” that will help you experience the underwater treasures of the island.
Access
Travel to Lefkada IslandBy car: The island is linked to the mainland by a floating bridge, hence no need to worry about ferry tickets. Athens-Lefkada 380kms or about 4.10 hours drive / Salonica-Lefkada 420kms or about 4.40 hours drive.
By airplane: International (charter) flights and domestic flights (Athens, Crete) to Preveza/Aktion airport, then bus or taxi to Lefkada Island (20kms).
By sea plane: Connection with other Ionian Islands.
By ferry: From Ithaca and Kefallonia.
By private boat: Services available at Vasiliki.