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Highlights

Map of Lefkada

Places of Interest

The Archaeological Museum - in Lefkada Town. The collection at the Archaeological Museum includes finds from the pre-historic era, (2nd millennium B.C.) up to Roman times. Of particular interest are the finds from excavations by the German archaeologist Dorpfeld.
The Museum of Gramophones - The museum exhibits, as its name indicates a collection of gramophones but also various other objects related to the every day life of the islanders such as jewels, coins, embroideries, photographs and traditional musical instruments. It is located in the capital of Lefkada.
The Agios Ioannis Antzoussis church - Situated 3 kilometres west of Lefkada Town, this church is the oldest church of the island. It was built by the Franks on the top of a rock on the site where an older church used to stand. Some said that Apostle Paul stopped here on his way to Rome, to spread Christianity.
Orpheus Society Folk Art Museum: -
Traditional Lefkadian textiles, the Lefkadian loom and traditional costumes. These are just some of the exhibits at the museum of the Orpheus Society which, apart from a museum also runs a choir, a musical school, a theatrical department and a radio station.

Beaches

Agiofili
This small sandy cove is only accessible by boat and is part of the Bay of Vasiliki, although the rocks on each end make you feel as if you are in a secluded paradise.
Agios Nikitas
This long stretch of sandy beach on the west side of Lefkada is fronted by a small town with restaurants, tavernas, rooms, and a nearby campsite.
Pefkoulia
Pefkoulia is a very long sandy beach on the west side on Lefkada and located north of the fishing village of Agios Nikitas. Considered as one of the best beaches of the island where the sea has a wonderful turquoise colour. At the bottom of the road are a parking lot and a few tavernas.
Egremni
Egremni is a large, wide, sandy beach open to the western sea. It can be reached by boat from Nidri, Vasiliki or Lefkada.

Activities

Windsurfing in Vasiliki - Vasiliki has a reputation for being one of the best windsurfing spots in Greece. You can hire windsurfing equipment and other water sports facilities are available.
Day cruises - The boats leave from Nidri and go to the small islets of Meganisi, Sparti, Skorpidi, and Skorpios. There are some Bronze Age Tombs south of Nidri that were excavated by Wilhelm Dorpfeld in the early part of the century

Things to Buy

Embroideries
Hand-made traditional laces

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Climate

The weather in Lefkada is typically Mediterranean, characterised by a hot and sunny climate during summer time and mild winters with high rainfalls.
The level of humidity is high in Lefkada, even during peak summer.

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Lefkada	63	71	79	84	86	81	73
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56

Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Lefkada	7	9	10	12	11	10	9
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

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Additional Information

Great Excursions

Island Discovery

Explore the island of Lefkas with its spectacular views and learn its history from our expert guide.

Sunset Boulevard

Visit the capital at night, meander through the narrow shopping lanes or people watch at the harbour and watch the sun go down.

Island Hopping

A great opportunity to visit the nearby islands and swim in the beautiful Ionnian waters. Visit Scorpios home to the onasis family. Spot the rich and famous.

Forgotten Islands

Sail with us and discover the rarely visited islands of kalamos and kastos. Lunch on board, go for a swim. A very relaxing day out.

We advise you to confirm your place on any of our days and nights out at the Welcome Get Together on the day after arrival. We have limited places available so please book early to avoid disappointment.

To get there:

Fly to Prevezo airport from the UK airports.
Although Lefkas is called an island, it is only 50 metres from the mainland and is attached to the mainland by a causeway and mobile bridge. The bridge is opened for 10 minutes on the hour, every hour, every day, to permit boats to pass through the channel from the open Ionian Sea to the enclosed sea between Lefkas, Meganissi and the mainland. This makes Lefkada a very easy island to get to.

To get around:

By Boat: There are two ferry boat services operating from Lefkas:
The ferryboat 'Meganissi' shuttles between Nidri and the little ports of Spilia (Spartohori) and Vathy (Vathi), on the Island of Meganisi. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes and carries cars and foot passengers.
The ferryboat 'Captain Aristides' operates a service to the Islands of Kefalonia (Fiscardo) and Ithaka (Frikes) to the south of Lefkas. In the low season, the ferry operates from Vasiliki on the south coast of Lefkas. During June and the high season it departs from Nidri.

By bus: The KTEL service down the East Coast between Lefkas Town and Nidri is fairly frequent and popular. Getting to the West Coast and inland villages can be more difficult as often there is only one bus per day. (Very few buses run during the 'Siesta' (between approx. 14.00 and 18.00), and services are limited on Sundays and Bank Holidays.)
The Main Bus Station in Lefkada Town is located on Golemi Street, on the harbour front road.

By Taxi: Taxis are reasonable if two or three people are sharing a trip to a site.

By Car: Hire a fully comprehensively insured car from our representatives in Lefkada.

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