Lefkada Town

Where to Stay in Lefkada: Best Areas, Resorts and Villages

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The sheltered yacht harbour of Sivota on the south-east coast of Lefkada

Deciding where to stay in Lefkada shapes the whole holiday, because the island’s coasts differ sharply in character and swimming. The sheltered green east coast holds most of the resorts and the calmest water, while the exposed west keeps the famous cliff-backed beaches. A base near a good bay suits visitors, yet the finest sand … Read more

Lefkada Town: The Island’s Capital by the Lagoon

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The Agia Mavra castle guarding the channel at the entrance to Lefkada Town

Lefkada Town, also called Chora, is the capital of the Ionian island of Lefkada, set at its northern tip beside a shallow lagoon. The town faces the narrow channel that separates the island from the mainland, crossed by a causeway and a floating bridge. Guarding that channel stands the Venetian castle of Agia Mavra, an … Read more