Lefkada is the fourth largest island of the
Ionian Sea. It is located in the middle of Greek area, at its western part. It
has many graphic beaches extremely beautiful that are characterized for their blue
and green waters. It has been
characterized not only one of the finest of our country but of the
Mediterranean Sea as well. At the southwest the “Porto Katsiki” beach has many
times been voted from international tourism operators, as the most beautiful
beach of the Mediterranean. From the beaches until the hinterland, the visitor
will be excited with its natural beauties. It has a good road network that
leads you to all of the beaches as well as to the traditional villages which
are at the mountainous parts. From Nydri and Vasiliki, there are daily varied
out routes with ferries to Meganisi and Ithaka. There are also small tourist
boats that make excursions at the surrounding islands and beaches.
What to see/do when visiting Lefkada?
1) Cave of Papanikolis
One of the most important sea caves in the
world is located in Lefkada - specifically in the neighboring Meganissi - and
is named after the submarine Papanikolis, which used the Cave as its base
during World War II. Access is possible only by boat. Total area of the cave is
3.800 sq.m. It has 120m length, 60m width and about 30m depth. The visitor can
enjoy a wonderful natural decoration with impressive stalactites and a small
sandy beach inside it. In case of bad weather it offers "shelter" in sailing
boats and boats.
2) Taste the traditional products
Known for the beautiful traditional
embroideries (called karpeto and mantanies) which are made in the village of
Karia, Lefkada also produces a large variety of agricultural products. Olive
oil, citrus, honey, almonds, fish and wine are of excellent quality in Lefkada.
Similar to the food of the other Ionian Islands, the food in Lefkada is fine
and made of high quality products. Very famous products of Lefkada are salami
and sausage, which are produced locally for many decades. Popular traditional
sweets are pasteli and mandolato, two local products of the Ionian islands.
3) Live an adventure by doing sea sports.
Kite
Surf:
Only
3 km from the town of Lefkas and only 2 km from Agios Ioannis and Miloi beaches
“eagles” of Kite Surf are flying. This sport comes from a combination of many
other water sports, where the isolation board is tied with long ropes from an
eagle. Every year in the summer months, different athletic activities, really
impressive for the spectators, are conducted.
Wind
Surf:
Lefkada
is the ideal part for the wind surfing friends. The beach of Vassiliki, at the
south of the island, is one of the ten best beaches worldwide and has the third
place in Europe, together with Agios Ioannis beach at the north and near the
city of Lefkas.
At
the Ionian Sea area, the summer months, thermal winds (mistral) appear, and
with the combination of the morphology of the area, allow to the surfers to
engage spectacular bays.
Every
noon, at the same time, at those two beaches, the thermal air shows up and
increases steadily until late in the afternoon.
The
phenomenon is striking particularly in Vassiliki. There are trainers for both
sports that can initiate you safely to their secrets.
4) To sunbathe at the beautiful beaches
of Lefkada:
Agios Ioannis (Milos) is especially preferred
by wind surfers and kite surfers. The beach covers an area of 4.5 km with
turquoise waters, taverns and cafes.
Egremnoi beach, is the famous 2 km long beach,
which is surrounded by stunning cliffs, considered to be one of the best in the
Mediterranean. The landscape refers to the Caribbean, as the waters are turquoise
and clear. There is a canteen after the parking lot and one on the beach after
the 350 steps you have to walk.
Porto Katsiki beach is a white sandy beach in
front of an impressive white rock: its picture is well known, as it has been
awarded as the best beach in Greece and is included in various tourist
campaigns. Access is through a 100-foot downhill course that starts from the
parking area (which is full of canteens) or by boat from Nydri and Vasiliki.
Ammousa or Ammouso is located near Vasiliki.
Access is through a detour of the main road, in the village of Marantochori. It
is a small beach with pebbles and a tavern, café and accommodation.
Kathisma beach used to be the favorite beach of
campers and nudists. Today, it is the most cosmopolitan of Lefkada, organized
with umbrellas, deck chairs, beach bars and restaurants. It has white pebbled
sand and turquoise waters.
Villa White is a 3 level local manor house
located at Geni area of Lefkada Island. This villa of exceptional construction
offers stunning sea views and it is surrounded by a forest. The plot of
3300sq.m is full of trees and it is situated in a prime position opposite of
Scorpios Island and only 700 meters away from Desyllas sandy beach. It is ideal
for those who wish to enjoy privacy but at the same time wish to be close to
various facilities and enjoy the nightlife of the area. The villa is built with
the traditional architecture; it is furnished and fully equipped. The first
floor consists of 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first of the bedrooms is a
master bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with bathtub. There is a
TV and an atrium with a comfortable sofa where you can relax enjoying the
peaceful forest view. The other two bedrooms have two single joinable beds and
windows with forest view. The second bathroom of the floor has shower. The
second floor consists of a large living room with an Argentinian-style
fireplace in the center, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room with dining table
and a guest WC with shower. All rooms are air-conditioned. Both floors have big
verandas with comfortable garden furniture where you can relax and enjoy the
extraordinary sea and forest views. Villa
White has also a landscaped garden with flower beds, fruit trees, palm trees
and olives, stone fence fencing, a beautiful eight shaped pond with a small
bridge, a swimming pool and a stone paved courtyard. This villa offers total
privacy since it is surrounded by a forest. There is a private road leading to
the house. At the end of the road there is parking space for 5 cars. The three
of the parking places are sheltered. Finally, there is a generator in case of
power shortage and a small crane to help lifting personal items. When booking
you will not have access to the ground floor, which is locked and used as
storage.
How to arrive to Lefkada
You can drive to Lefkada, since there is the
association bridge with Akarnannia. Coming
from south, starting from Athens you must travel about 378 kilometers through
the Rio-Antirio bridge for easier access.
Lefkada is 170 kilometers far from Patra,420 kilometers far from
Salonika and 100 kilometers far from Igoumenitsa, the port considered as the
entrance gate from the rest of Europe. Through
the immersed tunnel at Preveza – Aktio, you may arrive to Lefkda without using
ferries. There is also a plane connection with daily flights from Athens
airport to the airport at Aktio, which is 18 kilometers far from Lefkada. There
are also flights from Salonika and Creta two times a week.
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