Find the Must things to Do on Lefkada island and the Places to Explore
Find all the useful and best things to do on Lefkada during your holidays!
Get tours, day trips, activities, walks, and cruises, and get around like:
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Go on a road trip and visit the beaches and the villages
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Get a boat tour to see Egremni - Porto Katsiki beach and the neighboring islands,
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Stroll around the beautiful town and the museums
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Do activities and find the adventure side of Lefkada on your holidays
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Visit the embroideries in Karya village
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Whatever you chose, Lefkada has everything you want to do on your holiday!
Where in Greece is Lefkada?
Lefkada, also called Lefkas, is located in the Ionian Sea. It is one of the seven Ionian islands along with Corfu, Kefalonia, and Zante located right off the west coast of the Greek mainland, Lefkada is located right opposite Preveza.
Lefkada island is 335.8 km², it is something like 25 km in length with a good road network connecting every single place and village of the island.
Lefkada is 279km far away from Athens but the driving distance is 370km. The road is full of sightseeings and exits to historical and famous sightseeings of the classical Greek era like Corinth, Olympia, and Epidaurus. You will also pass outside Patras and go on the Rio Antirio Bridge.
What is there to do on Lefkada island?
There are a lot of things to do on your holidays in Lefkada, the west coast beaches like Porto Katsiki and Egremni, Kalamitsi, and Gialos feature amazing turquoise waters and white very high cliffs.
The east coast is known for the traditional villages, including all the mountain villages of Lefkada and the area of Nydri.
In the north, Lefkada town is the island's gateway and capital. Vassiliki, in the south, attracts windsurfers. Try to do all these things and explore Lefkada in deep, here is what you should surely not miss out, just to name a few:
Visit the waterfalls of Dimossari in Nidri
Visit the waterfalls of Dimossari in Nidri. Just three kilometers west of Nidri village, a wonder of nature stands over the years.
Dimosari Waterfalls are an oasis, a part of Dimossari Gorge, a place of freshness and calmness within the island of Lefkada.
The footpath taking you to the waterfalls is of normal difficulty, with no steep parts in the way. It only takes some time to reach the end at the top.
The name Dimossari has derived from the word Dimos, which used to be the ancient state and public.
Explore this remote oasis with natural springs and waterfalls, an ideal location for a short excursion, hiking or just taking pictures.
You can also swim in the natural pools lined with crystal clear cooling water that is so perfect on a hot summer day here!
The plane trees are always a fat shadow and there is always space in the cafe for a shortstop.
Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Lefkada and relax
Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Lefkada and relax. Lefkada has the most beautiful beaches in Greece and the whole Mediterranean sea, with Porto Katsiki, Egremni and Kathisma being the most popular.
Because they're all looking west, they've got an amazing sunset. It's a great place for rest and to spend moments on a truly relaxing vacation.
You can also take a day trip to the beaches of Lefkada and visit different and lesser-known beaches of Lefkada, like Gialos, Kavalikefta and Megali Petra during the day.
Join the traditional mountain villages of Lefkada
Join the traditional mountain villages of Lefkada. Lefkada has amazing mountain villages such as Karya, Englouvi, Kavalos, Exanthia, which are not so popular, but are very picturesque, and have preserved traditions over the years.
Lefkada is mostly known worldwide for the quality of its lentils. Coming to Lefkada in June-July, you may be able to see the lentil collection on the mountain lentil fields of Lefkada.
Here you can see the real Greek village, the traditional architecture and the unique culture of the Ionian islands. You can also find restaurants and good prices for your lunch or dinner.
If you are lucky in the summer between July and August you will find great village festivals with a lot of food and traditional music till the morning hours.
See the embroideries in Karya village
Take some time to visit Karya village and see the famous embroideries and the Folkore Museum. Find about the famous local technique of the embroideries and take a tour of the museum.
Take a walk in Lefkada Town and visit Museums
Just take a walk around the town of Lefkada. The center of the town of Lefkada is so cosmopolitan and colorful. It is full of Venetian style buildings that mix perfectly with the modern-day life.
Find the Museum of the Gramophone and see cultural pieces from Lefkada or visit the Archaeological Museum of Lefkada and get in-depth with the local history.
The boulevard with the pedestrian, cafes, bars, and the wooden bridge are a landmark here and you can get many pictures and see the sunset!
The market in the town of Lefkada is huge and you can also combine walking with some shopping while on holiday.
Visit Aggelos Sikelianos Museum
Visit the Museum of Aggelos Sikelianos. Almost right next to the main market pedestrian of Lefkada you will find this unique and boutique Museum dedicated to Angelos Sikelianos and his life.
The museum is almost 3 years old and it is a refurbishment of the actual family house of Aggelos Sikelianos, a famous Lefkadian poet, who lived in Lefkada in the previous century.
Inside you can have audio guidance, see videos and listen to his poems while seeing around.
The museum has a great collection of his poems, beloved clothes, and other belongings. The project was funded by the National Bank of Greece.
Find Kite Surfing and Windsurfing in Lefkada
Go Kite Surfing and Windsurfing in Lefkada. Lefkada is very famous among the windsurfing and kitesurfing lovers.
Agios Ioannis in the North and Vassiliki in the South are widely known spots for windsurfers and for kitesurfers respectively, and many people are attracted to Lefkada only to spend time activity holidays.
You can find many programs available for beginners and for advanced here or just rent equipment and have fun for a couple of hours!
Go for Kayak, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Lefkada
Go sea Kayaking, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Lefkada. Lefkada's calm waters on the east and the south side, which are ideal for kayaking is another alternative way to spend your time.
Start from Vassiliki and explore many beaches around on a half-day sea kayaking tour with brunch included.
Snorkeling and Scuba diving are also available for beginners and more advanced ones where you can go on a day boat tour and explore the waters of Lefkada again with brunch included.
Find boat trips and cruises to the islands closeby
Find boat trips, cruises, and adventures to the islands around Lefkada. Take a speedboat tour or a cruise and visit Visit Skoprios, Meganisi, Ithaka, and Kefalonia.
They are all islands of the amazing beauty, amazingly stunning beaches with green vegetation until sea level, and unbelievable reflections.
You can find boat trips and cruises to visit them, or you can find more tailor-made day trips to visit the islands the way you wish! Cozy tavernas and restaurants are there as well if you want to stop.
Watch the romantic and wild sunset at Lefkatas lighthouse
At the southwest point of Lefkada, you will find the Lighthouse. It is a hot spot to capture the romantic sunset of Lefkada.
The lighthouse is located on a rocky and stip area with the views and the sunset just being jaw-dropping from here!
This historic place was the Temple of Apollo during the ancient years and you can still find the marble ruins in the area.
Here also the ancient poetess Sapfo suicided, jumping from 100m down to the sea. You can check for a sunset tour with wine tasting and photo shooting at the lighthouse on an afternoon tour!
Furthermore, no matter how much you are coming here for, there's always a lot of things to do in Lefkada
You can also reach Lefkada from Athens and come even for a short break. The access is very easy with the bridge connection to the mainland, making Lefkada an island one step closer to Athens.
How far is Lefkada from Athens?
From Athens, you can either take a 30 minutes domestic flight via AeganAir or Skyexpress to PVK Airport in Preveza and get a transfer to your hotel or apartment in Lefkada.
How do you get from Athens to Lefkada?
Alternatively, you can also hire a car in Athens or get a bus and come to Lefkada. The bus station is close to the town on a walking distance, in a beautiful area close to the marina.
The driving distance takes approximately 4h 30m from Athens to Lefkada.
There is always the possibility to get a private transfer from Athens to Lefkada and from Lefkada to Athens.
Lefkada will definitely amaze you on every step!
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