Lygia is a traditional fishing village on the sheltered east coast of Lefkada, only about five kilometres south of Lefkada Town. Also spelled Ligia, it keeps the calm, unpretentious character of a working harbour, with a fishing fleet. Fish tavernas and boat rentals along the waterfront and a narrow, shady pebble beach with crystal-clear, calm … Read more
Gyra beach is the long, easy-going shore just outside Lefkada Town. A strip of sand and small pebbles that wraps around the shallow lagoon on the northern edge of the island. Only about 2.5 kilometres from the capital, it is the closest real beach to town, and its length gives it space even in high … Read more
Faneromeni Monastery is the most important religious site on Lefkada, set on a pine-covered hill above the town near the village of Tsoukalades. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary Faneromeni, the patron saint of the island. The monastery draws pilgrims and visitors for its revered icon, its museum of Byzantine treasures and its wide views over … Read more
Agia Mavra Castle guards the entrance to Lefkada. A large medieval fortress on a low spit of land beside the causeway and floating bridge that link the island to the Greek mainland. Also known as Santa Maura, the castle sits at the narrow strait between the island and the coast. A position that controlled the … Read more
Lefkada keeps a relaxed evening scene rather than the club culture of the party islands. The island spreads its nightlife across three main areas, each with a distinct character, so visitors choose the mood rather than following a single strip. Nydri holds the largest concentration of bars and clubs, Vasiliki draws a sociable international crowd, … Read more
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, 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