The city of Lefkada is the capital of the homonymous municipality and prefecture, the smallest of Greece! It is situated to the north where the island meets the mainland, and more specifically the prefecture of Aitoloakarnania (the largest in Greece!). At the entrance you can admire the medieval castle of Aghia Mavra, the name that used to be...
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Vasiliki on the south of the island stands facing Kefalonia and Ithaca. It has developed quite a lot of tourism without losing its Ionian character. It has one of the most famous beaches in the world for wind surfing and belongs to the 3 best in Europe. From the marina of Vassiliki, boats leave for small beaches, such as Agiofilli and ferryboat...
Nydri is located in the east of the island opposite Scorpios (the island that belonged to Aristotle Onassis) and the rest of the "Prigiponisia" of Lefkada Meganisi (which is the largest of the complex), Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti, Madouri (owned by the Valaoritis family) , Cheloni and Tsocari. From here you will get the boats that make cruises...
Karya village is a place where if you do not visit it is like having met half of Lefkada. In Karya with the stone houses (other restored and other dilapidated) can meet women dressed in the traditional costumes of the island. This is where the history of karsaniko embroidery of Lefkada began, the story of which you will learn in detail at the
One of the most famous places of the island and not without reason. The seaside settlement of Agios Nikitas with the beautiful beach and the paved main road where cars are forbidden. It is only 12 kilometers from the city of Lefkada and has been officially designated as a traditional settlement. Besides the beach of Agios Nikitas, there is a...
Ligia is the second seaside settlement you meet, after the Karyotes, leaving Lefkada town and driving along the southeast side of the island's coastline. Just 5 km from the city, with a picturesque harbor full of fishing boats and a large and organized beach, it is suitable for a stop for a swim and dining at one of the famous fish taverns of...
Nikiana is a fishing village built in the green, at the foot of Mount Skaroi, filled with small beautiful beaches and overlooking the mountains of Aitoloakarnania. It is 9 kilometers from the city of Lefkada and is a relatively new village, founded by the inhabitants of the mountain village of Alexandros. In the village tie many fishing and...
Sivota at Lefkada is a picturesque fishing village with the colors of the Ionian Islands. It has a gulf, a sheltered harbor for sailors who prefer it and is nice for a stroll in the evening.
The village of Exanthia in mountainous Lefkada will impress you. The houses in this mountainous village are built amphitheatrically and it is believed that the location of Exanthia was inhabited since the Byzantine era. Walk up to the stone church of Agios Stefanos and enjoy the wonderful view. For the more adventurous, here is a paragliding...