Lefkada

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

A panoramic photo of the famous beach of Lefkada called Egremni.
photo: constant progression / CC BY 2.0

Lefkada Attractions

A photo showing a part of the Ethnikis Antistasis Square and some neighboring cafés in Lefkada Town.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.

A photo of the footbridge of Lefkada Town during the day.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.

One of the side entrances of the church of the St. Spyridon in Lefkada town located on a narrow street.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.

A bastion and one of the gates at the fortification of the ancient city of Nikopolis.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.

An aerial photo of the Castle of Agia (Santa) Mavra on the island of Lefkada.
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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

Guests of the Angelos Sikelianos Museum in Lefkada are watching a video dedicated to the life of the poet.
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Angelos Sikelianos Museum

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

A marble anaglyph of ancient symposium. An exhibit of the Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis.
photo: Χαράλαμπος Γκούβας (Harry Gouvas) / CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.

The exterior of the building that hosts the Archaeological Museum of Lefkada.
photo: Anton Lefterov / CC BY-SA 4.0
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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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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.

An aerial panoramic photo of the Marina of Lefkada city with hundreds of sailing boats mooring.
photo: Johny Papas thoughts
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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.
photo: Srdjan Stojiljkovic / CC BY-SA 2.0
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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

An overview of the Porto Katsiki Beach on the island of Lefkada.
photo: Cornelia Huck / CC BY-SA 2.0
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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.

A panoramic picture showing the Egremni Beach of Lefkada and the steep cliffs next to it.
photo: Nico Achimastos / CC BY-SA 3.0
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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

The impressive veranda of the Rachi restaurant in the village of Exanthia on the island of Lefkada.
photo: Rachi restaurant

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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