Lefkas
Lefkas, the fourth largest of the Ionian islands, is named after its white "lefkos" cliffs above the beautiful sandy beaches of its west coast. The island is connected to the mainland of Greece by a bridge.
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Lefkas
Lefkas, the fourth largest of the Ionian islands, is named after its white "lefkos" cliffs above the beautiful sandy beaches of its west coast. The island is connected to the mainland of Greece by a bridge.
Most of the island’s tourism is centered on or close to the seaside town of Nidri on the east coast. In the north, Lefkas Town has an intriguing mix of old and the new with excellent restaurants close to a busy marina. In the south, Sivota is sheltered within a large bay and offers a perfect spot for people and boat watching from a selection of waterfront café bars and tavernas. Vassiliki, in the far south, has a pretty harbour with a waterfront of restaurants and cafes. Vassiliki Bay has perfect conditions for windsurfing.
A drive inland within the northern part of the island, will take one to an undulating landscape of fertile valleys, clad in olive groves, vineyards, pine and cypress forests and a series of hilltop and mountain top villages where the traditional ways of Lefkas life continue unscathed.
Boat trips from Nidri are available to visit the offshore islands and a ferry departs regularly to Meganissi.
Lefkas offers a fascinating interior to explore and some of the best beaches in Greece to find.
