The island of Lefkada is one of the 4 largest islands of the Ionian sea together with Corfù, Cefalonia and Zante.
Less touristy than of ist more famous sisters, it offers to the visitors most delightful sceneries, uncontaminated nature,
long lonely beaches and a clear as crystal and clean sea.
By car, the reduced distances and the extraordinary variety of landscapes encourage to frequent excursions.
You can enjoy the large white sand beaches on the western coast or of the calm emerald green bays between rocks on the
eastern side. You can feel adventure between the mountain peaks and the greens valleys in the hinterland, you can refresh
your feet on the bottom of waterfalls, you can discover the tasty traditional kitchen in small restaurants outside the usual
tourist destinations.
On the east coast with small charter boats it is very easy to navigate independently in a paradise of small green islands,
hidden creeks with crystalline water and small beaches you dream of, in an unique natural atmosphere!
For all who love Kite and Windsurf, don’t miss the beaches Agios Ioannis and Vassiliki.
The support of a modern welcoming network and the natural hospitality of the population, create the indispensable
conditions for unforgettable vacations.
The most loved destinations, besides the suggestive central town with the close beach of Agios Ioannis, are: Nidri on the
east coast and Agios Nikitas, the unique, small, and most beautiful village on the north-west seaside of the island.
Who comes the first time to Lefkada for before the time, such as families with children, or who arrives with a rubber boot,
finds the more interesting leisure time offers, all between relaxing and fun activities, in the marine organisation centres:
Ligia, Nikiana, Perigiali, Nidri, Sivota and Vassiliki. All on the east coast of the island, protected from the north-west
wind! Or just enjoying the calm and beautiful sea!. As the island isn’t too big, you can reach in a few car minutes the
beaches on the west coast, with optimal road conditions and little traffic.
Do not underestimate a vacation in a small village in the countryside, about 3 to 6 km from the coast, the most interesting
ones are Lazarata, Sivros, Katouna and Apolpena.
You will find a concentration of fascination, nature, sports, history and culture which made Lefkada and the surrounding
islands become one of the top tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea!
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