Travel to Lefkada – Unexplored Seascapes and Stunning Beaches
If you love the sea, and love activities by the sea, in the sea and under the surface of the sea, you will totally love Lefkada! It is one of the most stunning Greek islands with superb beaches, high quality accommodation, great restaurants as well as breath-taking views.
Where is Lefkada Greece?
Lefkada Map
What does Lefkada mean?
What is Lefkada Famous For?
Lefkada Beach Guide
Lefkada – What to do?
Lefkada – What to see?
Museums in Lefkada
Lefkada – How to get there?
How Big is Lefkada?
How to get around Lefkada?
Island Hopping from Lefkada
Weather and Climate in Lefkada?
Activities in Lefkada
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Lefkada is often referred to as the “Caribbean of Greece” for obvious reasons: Sugar white beaches, turquoise blue waters and a laid-back atmosphere under the sun.
Where is Lefkada Greece?
Lefkada is situated in the heart of the Ionian Sea, connected with the mainland of Greece by a small bridge. Such easily accessed by car and boasting awesome natural landscapes and some of the most stunning beaches, Lefkada in Greece is the absolute dream travel destination for you who are into exotic islands.
Lefkada map
What does Lefkada mean?
Lefkada is derived from the ancient name Leukas (meaning white, light).
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What is Lefkada famous for?
Lefkada owes its fame to its extremely beautiful beaches! You probably have seen gorgeous photos of the iconic beaches of Lefkada – but believe it or not, photographs are inferior to reality. Go and see for yourself! The Lefkada beaches with their dramatic cliff backdrops, their white sand and turquoise blue waters will steel your heart!
The most famous beaches of Lefkada are Porto Katsiki Beach, Milos Beach Lefkada, Egremni Beach and Kathisma Beach. If you prefer a more secluded beach go for Mylos, Kaminia and Kalamitsi, to relax in tranquility.
Lefkada Beach Guide
Organized beaches in Lefkada
- Vassiliki beach – sandy, family friendly, diving club, windsurfing, 38 km south of Lefkada Town
- Agios Ioannis beach – sandy, family friendly, windsurfing, 3,5 km west of Lefkada Town
- Agiofili beach – pebbled, family friendly, 40,5 km south of Lefkada Town
- Poros Mikros Gialos beach – pebbled, family friendly, 31 km south of Lefkada Town
- Nidri beach – pebbled, harbour, water sports, 17 km south of Lefkada Town
- Amousa beach – pebbled, family friendly,37 km south of Lefkada Town
Partly organized beaches in Lefkada
- Porto Katsiki beach – pebbled, family friendly, 44 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Egremni beach – pebbled, family friendly, 38 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Kathisma beach – sandy, family friendly, 17 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Agios Nikitas beach – pebbled, family friendly, 13 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Nikiana beach – pebbled, family friendly, diving club, 10 km south of Lefkada Town
- Desimi Beach Vlichos beach – pebbled, family friendly, 23,5 km south of Lefkada Town
- Gialos beach – sandy, family friendly, nudism friendly, 37 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Megali Petra beach – pebbled, 24,3 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Pefkoulia beach – sandy, family friendly, 10 km south west of Lefkada Town
Non organized beaches in Lefkada
- Milos beach – pebbled, secluded, nudism friendly, 14,5 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Kalamitsi beach – pebbled, family friendly, nudism friendly, 29 km west of Lefkada Town
- Tsoukalades beach – sandy, family friendly, 10 km south west of Lefkada Town
- Kaminia beach – pebbled, secluded, 9 km west of Lefkada Town
- Lagouna beach – pebbled, secluded, 24 km west of Lefkada Town
- Skala Gialou beach – pebbled, 9 km west of Lefkada Town
Lefkada – What to do?
One of the best things to do in Lefkada is of course water sports. Scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing and any kind of beach-related activity is an absolute must in Lefkada. In the marinas and on organized beaches you can charter or rent a boat to sail in the closed sea to the little islets around Lefkada, such as the tiny islet of Scorpios. Scorpios – originally owned by Aristotle Onassis, is set in a sheltered location between Lefkada, Meganissi and the Greek mainland.
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Lefkada – What to see?
If you need a day or two in the shades, away from the blasting sun on the white beaches, Lefkada hides the most picturesque seaside villages, like Nidri Lefkada and Agios Nikitas Lefkada, absolutely worth a visit with delicious food and various activities. Stroll around the narrow alleys of Lefkada Town, have lunch at one of the traditional taverns to taste the local cuisine, visit the Venetian castle Agia Mavra, the museums and the 18th century churches and get to know the culture of the Ionian Islands. Going on day trips around the island you will discover the charming villages of Lefkada, the beautiful Dimosari waterfalls, the lighthouse of Cape Lefkada, the Faneromeni monastery, loved for its beautiful sunsets, and the Melissa Gorge.
Museums in Lefkada
Read moreLefkada – How to get there?
The most convenient way to reach Lefkada is by car or bus, since Lefkada is linked to the Greek mainland with a bridge. This is also why there is no ferry connection between Lefkada and the mainland. You can reach Lefkada by ferry only from Ithaca, Kefalonia and Meganisi.
How big is Lefkada?
Lefkada is 35 km long and 15 km wide. Its highest point is Mount Stavrota, 1158 m high situated at the centre of the island. The east coast of the island has small villages (Lygia, Nikiana and Perigiali), all north of Nidri, the largest town on the island.
How to get around Lefkada?
The main coastal road from Lefkada to Vasiliki runs through the village, although a bypass has now been completed which skirts the village to the west. There are regular car ferries to Kefalonia, Ithaca and Meganisi.
Island hopping from Lefkada
20 km south of Nidri is the seaside town of Vasiliki, a windsurfing centre. There are ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca from Vasiliki. South of Vasiliki is Cape Lefkada, where the Greek female poet Sappho allegedly leapt to her death from the 30 m high cliffs. The famous beach of Porto Katsiki is located on the west coast of Lefkada. Lefkada was originally attached to mainland Greece. The Corinthians dug a trench in the 7th century BC on its isthmus.
Weather and climate in Lefkada?
Like all the other Ionian Islands Lefkada has a typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot and sunny summers and mild winters with a great deal of rainfalls. The climate of Lefkada differs from that of the other Ionian Islands with its thermal winds which get rather strong in some parts of the island. Therefore, Lefkada is famous among windsurfers and kitesurfers.
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 16° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
Activities in Lefkada
In Lefkada all activities involving wind and water are bound to be a success. In a great crystal-clear blue sea and hot thermal winds during the summer months the island of Lefkada is perfect for windsurfing, kitesurfing, paragliding, scuba diving as well as sailing among the beautiful islets.
Windsurfing and kitesurfing
Windsurfing and kitesurfing are two of the most popular watersports, and the island of Lefkada is one of the most visited destinations in Greece for this. Each year the island attracts huge numbers of visitors and watersports enthusiasts who wish to enjoy the perfect conditions for both windsurfing and kite surfing.
Read moreDiving in Lefkada
Clear water, teeming marine life, caves and shipwrecks attract thousands of scuba divers to Greek waters each year. Until recently diving was limited to just a few dive sites to protect the many ancient underwater treasures.
Now restrictions have been lifted and many new areas have been opened up for scuba diving. Scuba diving is now allowed in all Greek seas, except where specific prohibitions apply. In response, there has been a sharp rise in Greek diving centres. See links to local diving centres below.
Birdwatching in Lefkada
The two lagoons of Lefkada form unique wildlife sanctuaries for immigrant birds. The birds find a safe shelter inside the rushes, covering almost every part of the ground inside and around the lagoons.
Read moreSailing around Lefkada
Ideal for sailing holidays, Lefkas is home to two international sailing centres where you can hire dinghies and drift around the coastline. If you are experienced enough you can hire a yacht or hire a yacht with a skipper and spend the day exploring the coastline and neighbouring islands.
Dolphins around the island of Kalamos
A relatively stable presence of bottlenose dolphins was observed in the waters surrounding the island of Kalamos. About 25 animals have shown high levels of site fidelity over the past decade, while others use the area only occasionally.
Read moreExternal links
Day Sail Adventures
Nidri Beach Front c/o Ioanian Boat Assistance
31084 Lefkáda, Greece Tel: +30 695 870 6298
Paragliding Tandem Flights
Enjoy the spectacul views of the Ionian sea from above together with F.A.I. licensed pilots. 23 years of experience. Flights from Exantheia, Kalamitsi and Kathisma. You can find the crew in front of the Areia bar-restaurant in Kathisma (the Sol beach tent), or you can book your flight. Phone: +30 6945015771
