Only separated by a small strait and accessible by car directly from the mainland, Lefkada or Lefkada is an island, member of the Ionian Islands archipelago, west of mainland Greece. With its 1000 meter high peaks, its stunning beaches, its green pine forests, and its many small traditional villages with authentic architecture, Lefkada has a lot to offer for a holiday with your family, friends, or as a couple.
So what are you waiting for? Fly to Lefkada!
Today, let's head for Lefkada, a small Greek pearl in the middle of the Ionian Sea, to discover all the treasures and riches that this small island holds.
Admire the beauty of Porto Katsiki
Regularly ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches, Porto Katsiki beach will never cease to amaze you. Located about 40km southwest of the capital, near the village of Athani, Porto Katsiki offers a wonderful and impressive landscape. The sheer white cliffs form a magnificent wild backdrop to the almost unreal blue sea and the lush vegetation covering the rock like a sheet of greenery. To get there, a staircase was carved into the cliff face. You can also choose to come by water taxi from Nydri or Vassiliki. This beach day, unlike any other, will be a unique experience.
Walking around Lefkada city
Lefkada, in the northern part of the island, has a charming setting for strolling through its narrow streets. Take a stroll down Wilhelm Dörpfeld Street, the town's main pedestrian street, and discover pretty, colorful houses and small churches of remarkable charm. You can also stop off at one of the many small restaurants along this avenue to end the day with a taste of the island's culinary specialties. If you are fond of culture, visit the many museums of the city: the Archaeology Museum of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis, the Phonograph Museum of Santa Mavra, or the Monastery of Faneromeni, in the church of Hodegetria.
Located island's entrance, the castle of Agia Mavra is a historical monument characteristic of the colonial past of Lefkada. This fortress, built in the 14th century by the Franks to protect the capital from possible invasions, bears the remains of the different periods of occupation of Lefkada and will take you back for a few moments in the singular history of this small island. Once inside the fort, you will have the opportunity to visit a small church with a charm.
Known as Lady's Cape or Lefkada Jump, Lefkada Cape offers a breathtaking view of the Ionian Sea from cliffs over 70 meters high. If you have the chance, come at sunset, when the sun tints the ocean with beautiful reddish colors. But if the beauty of this place is undeniable, its history is much darker. According to legend, many human sacrifices were carried out here. Offenders have pushed off the cliffs and finished off below if they were still alive.
Discover the waterfalls of Lefkada
While Lefkada has beautiful waterfronts, you will find that the island also has large green areas in its center with a plethora of other treasures. The extensive hilly terrain has given rise to hiking trails that sometimes lead to beautiful waterfalls. The most famous of these are the Nydri waterfalls, which form an ideal pool for cooling off in summer. A few kilometers away, you can also find the beautiful waterfalls of Dimosari.
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