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Lefkada – You Have to Come to Believe It

09/3/18

The island of Lefkada is considered one of the most beautiful among the Greek islands.

It’s for that reason that it was chosen as a location for the TV reality show – Running for the Million.

In the past, it was a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land, only a few hundred meters long, excavated by the Corinthians in the 8th century BCE, in order to allow sailing on a shorter route, close to the mainland.

Today, the island is connected to the north-western part of Greece by a moveable bridge. The area of Lefkada is about 350 square kilometers, 50 kilometers long and has a population of about 20,000.

 

 

Lefkada is also the name of the capital of the island, located in the northern part, 20 minutes drive from Aktion Airport near the city of Preveza, and the direct flight from Israel takes about 2:15 hours.

 

 

The island of Lefkada is located in the Ionian Sea, south of the island of Corfu, and near it are a number of other picturesque islands that can be reached on a day of sailing, including the famous island of the Greek shipping mogul Onassis, who married the widow of the American president murdered in the 1960s, Jacqueline Kennedey.

In the many bays around the island you will find transparent green-turquoise water. Most of the island is covered with a green grove with bird colonies, vineyards and ancient olive trees and archeological sites that raise the possibility that the island of Lefkada is actually the island of Ithaca, mentioned in Greek mythology.

 

 

You can also experience the island in a rented car on the roads that climb up the mountains, leading to spectacular views and hidden charmful corners, and visit picturesque villages where the people are welcoming.

The main settlements are: Lefkada in the north, Nidri on the east coast, Vasiliki in the south and the village of Karia in the mountains, and dozens of small picturesque villages in the mountains and along the beaches.

 

 

Lefkada – the capital

 

Upon reaching the island, beyond the bridge, is the large town bearing the name of the isalnd. Located on the shore of a lagoon and above it rises the main ridge of the island. In the picturesque port, many boats and yachts are anchored, and the narrow alleys near the port are full of cafes, restaurants and shops.

The western part of the island is less populated, with long stretches of beach with transparent turquoise water at the foot of mountain slopes and steep cliffs.

The east of the island is more populated and along the road going south from the city of Lefkada are several towns, the main one being the picturesque resort town of Nidri, with a large yacht harbor, a charming fishing port, many restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs. A short walk of about an hour from Nidri will lead you to a beautiful waterfall descending into cool pools.

 

 

Recommended beaches in Lefkada – partial list 

 

Most beaches can also be reached on a beautiful day cruise between the islands, including bathing time, which departs from the port of Nidri.

Nikitas Beach – In the north of the island, on the west coast (about 30 minutes drive from Lefkada) an intimate bay next to a picturesque town.

Kathisma Beach – on the West Coast.

The beaches of Egremni – in the south of the island, on the west coast. Note that a walk through 350 stairs will lead you to the magical beach.

Katsiki porto – in the south of the island, crystal clear water under the huge cliffs, a dramatic scenery indeed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details about the activities on the island, prices, etc., please contact Dror, the Israeli representative on the island.

Let him know that you came through Greekit, to get great offers, tips, useful information and recommendations.

Phone for WhatsApp messages only: 054-4343427

 

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