Travel Eye on Lefkas (Small Islands, Greece)

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Overview:

Lefkas , the beautiful island of the Ionian Sea , is part of the Lefkada Perfecture , that includes Meganissi, Kalamos and Kastro . It is located to the south of Corfu and north of Kefalonia and Zakynthos . The island is connected to the mainland at Acarnania by a 50 m bridge.

This area is suited to mature couples seeking a quiet hideaway and active types here for cycling, walking or water sports. Much favoured by the yachting fraternity for its sheltered waters while windsurfers rate Vassiliki very highly. Popular with Greek, Dutch, Italian and Scandinavian holidaymakers as well as the British.

The accommodation here is mainly small, family-run hotels and apartments, with a few better-quality developments including exclusive resort-type properties, most accommodation is located on the E coast. A growing number of upmarket villas in the more isolated, scenic areas. The newer properties are well designed and equipped; most room-only and B&B accommodation has a fridge and air conditioning.

Locality:

Lefkas is just off the north west coast of Greece (70 mls SE of Corfu. 20 mls N of Ithaca, Lefkas Town is 13 miles south west of Aktion airport). Though technically an island member of the Ionian chain, Lefkas is actually joined to the mainland by a swing bridge and a confusing series of narrow isthmuses.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to:

Lefkas offers all types of water sports and is prized for its calm waters for marine adventures .

There are sailing charters in Lefkada and diving schools in Nydri .

Vassiliki is the place for windsurfing and parasailing. In addition, there are many other sport activities that can be found all over the island.

Popular attractions include:

Scorpios , the famous private island of the late Aristole Onassis , which can be visited by boat.

The Byzantine Church of Panagia Hodeghetria , 2kms from the town.

Nidri , a quaint village on the eastern shore of the island attracts  many holiday vacation travelers each summer.

Vassiliki , a small village at the southern edge of the island, becomes a summer international meeting place for windsurfers from all over the world.

Meganisi, a beautiful island lies beyond the  island of Scorpios.

The Cape of Lefkata is situated at the most southern part of Lefkada and it offers a majestic view

Built in 1300 A.C., the Castle of Agia Mavra is situated near the channel, 1.2 km outside Hora, and is the island's link with Sterea Hellas.

The monastery of Panagia Faneromeni , the most significant religious monument on the island, stands 2 km east of the capital outside the village of Frynio

The Sanctuary of Apollonas and the Church of Agios Nikolaos at Athani

The Cave of Papanikolis , 12 nautical miles southeast of Lefkada, on the islet of Meganissi

The nightlife here is mainly taverna-based, apart from Nidri and Lefkas Town, where a few late-night clubs, discos and bars operate, but things generally close up by midnight.

Local Tavernas offer expensive, locally caught fresh fish as well as the usual cheaper Greek fare. Italian, Indian, Mexican and Chinese options can be found. Fast food is strictly Greek style, no McDonald's here. Plenty of sticky-cake shops offering traditional honey-soaked pastries.