Lefkada

This island has everything. World-famous beaches, waterfalls and hike tracks, sunsets viewpoints, and historical sites. Where will you start?

Lefkada Attractions

#1

Central Square

Lefkada Town

Lefkada's central square is paved with marble and has ample space for children's play. It's surrounded with cafés, restaurants, and shops.

#2

Wooden Bridge of Lefkada

A 2002 wooden bridge on the promenade that was instantly loved by visitors, thanks to its ideal location for enchanting sunsets.

#3

St. Spyridon Church

Lefkada Town

On Lefkada's central square, the 1685 St. Spyridon church has a breath-taking wooden temple. If you stumble upon it, take five minutes and visit.

#4

Archaeological Site of Nikopolis

Emperor Augustus founded Nikopolis to commemorate his victory over Antonius and Cleopatra at Actium. Don't miss the biggest archeological site in Greece.

#5

Agia (Santa) Mavra Castle

A 12th century castle build between mainland Greece and Lefkada. There is no information on site, so do your homework before you visit.

Lefkada Museums

#1

Angelos Sikelianos Museum

The family house of Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos was turned into a modern, sophisticated museum inaugurated in 2017.

#2

Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis

The Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis hosts findings unearthed in the excavations of the ancient Roman city. It's small but worth your visit.

#3

Archaeological Museum of Lefkada

Lefkada's Archaeological Museum hosts a few but noteworthy excavation findings divided in themes, including agriculture and fisheries, tapestry, and war.

Lefkada Things to Do

A picture showing the belfry and the building of the Faneromeni Monastery at the area of Frini on Lefkada.
photo: Upp75 / CC BY-SA 3.0
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#1

Faneromeni Monastery

Frini

The Faneromeni monastery dates back to the years Paul preached Christianity to neighboring Nikopolis. It has a small zoo. A magnificent view too.

#2

D-Marin Lefkas Marina

Hundreds of sailing boat masts make this place look like an otherworldly forest. It's a well-organized marina with restaurants, shops and other facilities.

A photo showing the turquoise lake of Nidri Waterfalls, Lefkada, and a woman on the steps leading to it.
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Dimosari Gorge & Waterfall

Nidri

A 10-minute hike in Dimosari gorge, you encounter an oasis of freshness with two waterfalls. Assess how crowded it is by the number of parked cars.

Lefkada Why visit?

  • The only Ionian island to have been taken over by Ottomans.
  • It got its name from the cape Lefkata at the southernmost tip of the island.
  • Majestic sunsets on the western side.

Lefkada Beaches

#1

Porto Katsiki Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece lies below a huge cliff. You can access it descending 100 steps. Prefer morning visits.

#2

Egremni Beach

A 2,5km-long beach surrounded by steep cliffs. The 2015 earthquake caused rockslides that blocked land access, so you can get here only by boat.

A panoramic picture showing a part of the Kathisma Beach on the island of Lefkada.
photo: Alf van Beem
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Kathisma Beach

Well-organized and vivid beach that stands out for its length and width and includes numerous beach bars in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Lefkada Settlements

Exanthia

Lefkada

Mountainous village at an altitude of 628 m. famous for its astonishing sunset, and the well-placed veranda of "Rachi" restaurant.

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