Mikros Gialos in Lefkada: The Sheltered Pebble Bay near Poros

The sheltered wooded bay of Mikros Gialos near Poros on the south-east coast of Lefkada

Mikros Gialos is a sheltered pebble bay on the south-east coast of Lefkada, below the village of Poros and about 15 km south of Nydri. Its name means the small bay, and the shore is a curve of white pebbles washed by clear, calm water that shades from turquoise to emerald. The beach sits between … 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

Cape Lefkatas in Lefkada: Sappho’s Leap and the Doukato Lighthouse

The white cliffs and Doukato lighthouse at Cape Lefkatas, the southern tip of Lefkada

Cape Lefkatas is the southernmost point of Lefkada, a long, narrow rocky promontory of high white cliffs that ends at a lighthouse above the open Ionian Sea. The headland sits about 50 km from Lefkada Town and roughly 8 km beyond the village of Athani on the island’s southwest tip. It is also called Cape … Read more

Things to Do in Lefkada: Beaches, Boat Trips, Villages and Wind

The lighthouse on the cliffs of Cape Lefkatas at the south tip of Lefkada

Lefkada sits in the Ionian Sea. Joined to the Greek mainland by a short causeway and a floating bridge. It is one of the few Greek islands reached entirely by car. This road link keeps the island compact and easy to tour, yet it packs a wide range of attractions into a small area. Bright … Read more

Milos vs Lefkada

Milos vs Lefkada

Milos vs Lefkada pits a volcanic Cycladic island of colourful beaches against a green Ionian island reached by car, with turquoise sandy beaches and watersports. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, … Read more