Lefkada Hiking: Trails, Waterfalls and Mountain Routes

Waterfall in the Dimosari gorge on a Lefkada hiking trail near Nydri

Lefkada hiking ranges from waterfall gorges and mountain ridges to short coastal paths that drop to hidden beaches, all on one road-connected Ionian island in western Greece. A green mountain spine runs down the centre of the island and rises to Mount Stavrota at about 1,180 metres, while a broken west coast falls in cliffs … Read more

Lefkada with Kids: Calm Beaches, Boat Trips and Family Days

The calm, sheltered Ellomeno bay on the east coast of Lefkada

Lefkada rewards families with a rare combination of calm water, short drives and a slower rhythm than the busier party islands. Connected to the mainland by a causeway, it delivers island scenery without a long ferry crossing, which suits parents travelling with young children and plenty of luggage. The sheltered east coast holds shallow, warm … Read more

The Dimosari Waterfalls near Nydri in Lefkada

The Dimosari waterfall dropping into its pool in the gorge near Nydri, Lefkada

The Dimosari waterfalls sit in the Dimosari gorge on the east side of Lefkada, about 3.5 km inland from the resort of Nydri. Local signs also call them the Nydri waterfalls, and the two names describe the same place. The gorge cuts back from the coast into cooler, shaded ground, so the setting feels different … Read more