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Lefkada
- The island is located in the Ionian Sea and belongs to the Ionian complex. The connection to the land is a floating bridge of 40 meters that connects the island
with Etoloakarnania making the access to the island, inexpensive , fast and safe.
- Lefkada is an important tourist destination for thousands of tourists, you will find beaches with crystal clear waters, organized tourist infrastructure,
picturesque fishing villages, nightlife, sea sports activities. You will visit and will admire the sights but do not forget to taste the traditional products.
- On the island you will relax physically and spiritually, will fill your summer with cool images and memorable experiences
that will be printed on your memory, causing a desire to revisit the island.
- It is no coincidence that every summer we meet tourists with familiar friendly faces who do not choose Lefkada as a tourist destination for the first time !!!!
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Beaches
- The island stands out among all the Greek islands for its beautiful beaches available with main feature of the crystal clear turquoise waters
- Constantly the beaches voted by tour guides as the best in the Mediterranean having gained worldwide fame.
- On the eastern side of the island you should visit Nidri and enjoy the view and swimming in the green islands Madouri, Sparta, Scorpios, Meganissi, Kastos, Kalamos making a cruise boat that you will take from the port of Nidri. On the beach of Nidri you can have fun doing water sports.
- About 1 kilometer from Nidri is the beach of Perigiali, which is called Pasa, that gathers every year more and more sunbathers and fascinates them with its rich vegetation and its crystal clear waters.
- Further south you will find the beach of Desimi, a beautiful bay with calm waters to calm.
- On the way to the Vasiliki you would meet the beach of Mikros Gialos with white pebbles and green waters.
- The beaches mentioned above are suitable for families as it is relatively shallow with no waves will worry you.
- In the southern part of the island we find Vasiliki, a settlement that love the beach Surfers, while with a boat you will visit the beach of Agiofili.
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- In the northern part of the island a few minutes from the town of Lefkada is the beach of Gira and the beach of Agios Ioannis.
- Further south on the west side of the island you should definitely visit Pefkoulia and the famous seat with bars, cafes and taverns.
- Continuing our way to the south we reach the village of Kalamitsi with two exotic beaches of wild beauty called Kavalikefta and Great Stone.
- Do not miss at the end to swim in two of the most famous beaches in Greece, which are received numerous awards in the past for their natural beauty, Porto Katsiki and Egremni.
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Sights
- Entering the island of Lefkada you will find the castle of Santa Maura, one of the most important attractions of the island, which is established on 13th century by the Frankish ruler John Orsini. The castle was created to strengthen the defense of Lefkada against the Turks and to repel pirate attacks. In 1479 it was conquered by the Turks. In the courtyard of the castle will find the church of Agia Mavra.
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- In the city you can visit the temple of the Almighty that hosts unique works of art, the museum Phonograph, located in the pedestrian street and features a remarkable collection of gramophones and musical instruments.
- The lagoon of Lefkada full of natural wealth and beauty classified as a wetland as hosts or a milestone in the journey for many birds such as gulls, kalimanes, ducks, geese, swans, herons and more.
- Located 3 km from the town is the monastery Revealed, protector of the island and celebrates every year the day of the Holy Spirit. The monastery is full of Icons and a sacristy with rare works of art with religious and folkloric value.
- Heading to Nidri in Kalligoni area are the ruins of the ancient city Nirikos. There you will see the ruins of the ancient walled town of Lefkada dating from the Archaic to Roman times.
- Then 17 km from Lefkada meet the cosmopolitan Nidri, the most important tourist resort that welcomes thousands of tourists from every corner of the globe. Within five minutes drive are the Demosaris Falls is a major natural attraction for the island. From where you leave the car will follow a hiking 20 minutes into the wilderness that will enchant you and relax you, until you reach the large waterfall.
- Opposite Nidri you can admire the Princess Islands, making a daily cruise to the islands. The island that certainly stands out in beauty and fame is Scorpios owned by shipowner Aristotle Onassis and occasionally has hosted large range famous people who enjoyed their holidays on the island. Now Scorpios owned by Tycoons Russian businessman Rimpolovlef. As I look from the port to the islands your gaze will fall at the house of the poet Valaoritis located in island Madouri. At the port of Nidri imposing the statue of Aristotelis Onassis built by residents to commemorate the Greek shipowner for his contribution to the island.
- At the southernmost tip of the island stands the Lefkata cape causing admiration guests.
- In the center of the island is worth visiting the village of Karya and enjoy your coffee in the square beneath the tall old trees. Visit the shops with folk art and observe traditional needle works with the characteristic ‘’karsaniki’’ stitch and traditional wedding uniforms.
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Traditional Products
- Some of the products of Lefkada is thyme honey, sesame and nougats that are very tasty sweets that will satisfy your taste palates, our traditional drink orgeat and our likerakia ‘’rozoli’’, mint and the rose.
- Enjoy traditional oil pie Lefkada, the rolls with olive oil, lentils Eglouvi, the salami and roe from ivari lagoon.
- In a prominent place among the products of the island are the oil and the wine. One of the most famous wine varieties is Vertzami from the Venetians who brought with them in 1684.
- Individual products are also embroidery of Karya, in which a typical embroidery technique used, the "karsaniki" stitch.
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Sports Activities
- On the island you can enjoy water sports and games in many seaside places like Nidri, to wind surf in the bay of Vassiliki, kite surf to Agios Ioannis and Gira, sailing and diving in Nidri, cycling, mountain bike, para pente to kathisma.
- Do not forget the boats offered for rent without requiring diploma or just enjoy a swim in some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece !!!
- Whatever you choose we wish you to have fun !!!
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