Lefkas Island

 

 

 

 

 

The island of Lefkas is situated in the centre of the main Ionian Islands. Because of the fact that it is the 

 

only island connected to the mainland, it is easily accessible by road and that makes it one of the more 

 

visited places within Greece. With the newly redone airport Preveza being a 30 minute drive from the 

 

island, travelling by air is also one of the more viable options when visiting this idyllic vacationing spot. 

 

However, most prefer to explore and discover the area by boat to grasp the whole experience.

 

 

The island’s main resorts take up the east coast of it. Nidri, being a former fishing village, is the biggest 

 

settlement. Today, it has combined all the best of the modern and traditional – sailboats join the fishing 

 

boats off the sandy shore, and family friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars have opened up alongside 

 

authentic fish taverns. About 7 miles north, Nikiana is almost the same, but on a smaller scale. 

 

The island itself, together with its surroundings, has a variety of things to offer. Numerous activities such 

 

as sailing, windsurfing, cycling or scuba-diving are just a thought away from doing on this beautiful and 

 

active island. On the other hand, if prefer to have a more relaxed holiday, you can always spend the day 

 

exploring ancient archaeological sites which are spread across the whole island. Some of the most 

 

famous sites include

 

Another perfect time-consuming option is to lazily spend the day on one of the many gorgeous beaches 

 

that decorate Lefkas. Because of their impressive landscapes and purity, a vast number of tourists 

 

choose to spend their summer holidays soaking in the sun and freeing their minds on these very 

 

beaches.

 

If you choose to visit this picturesque island to get to know Greek culture, you definitely made the right 

 

choice. By visiting the more traditional villages across the island, you can experience the true Greek 

 

culture and see some types of architecture no longer used, but which are still inhabited by the Greek 

 

people. This adds to the charm of the place, as building storey blocks is still banned by law.