Lefkada (Lefkas) is a very special Greek island, which is separated from Mainland
Greece by a 25-meter artificial canal and two bridges. The island has beautiful beaches, impressive sites and hospitable inhabitants. It is characterised by mountainous terrain and green countryside, making it unlike many other
Greek Islands.
Lefkada is known by many names, including Lefcas, Levkas, Leukas, and Lefkas, Greece, depending on where you come from.
Lefkada island (
Lefkas) is a part of the
Ionian islands cluster and is located in the Ionian Sea. It is situated above the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia, west of the coastline of the Etoloakarnania Prefecture.
Lefkada island is a cultural center of the Ionian cluster, with many historical sites, monuments and traditional houses, while several older women still wear traditional clothes, creating a charming atmosphere.
Lefkada Town, the capital of the island, is separated from the coast of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania by its artificial canal and is connected by a drawbridge and a stable bridge. Apart from the capital of
Lefkada, the island possesses numerous traditional villages, such as the cosmopolitan coastal resort of Agios Nikitas, the mountainous and traditional villages of Spanochori, Athani and Vafkeri, the scenic and verdant settlement of Vassiliki, the popular and modern town of Nydri, the seaside village of Sivota, as well as the settlements of Poros, Nikiana, Lygia, Karya, Vlyho and isles surroundingg
Lefkada. For your accommodation on the island, there are countless
Lefkada hotels, apartments, studios, rooms for rent, and vacation villas. If you want to leave your vacation planning in the hands of tourism professionals, enquire at the Travel Agencies and the Car Hire Companies. For an extra special treat during your holiday, we suggest sailing in
Lefkada and around the rest of the
Ionian islands cluster. There are many agencies that offer yachting services in
Lefkada, including sailing tours and bareboat charters.
Take a trip to this magnificent island and spend a relaxing and fun-filled holiday in Lefkada, Greece