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

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

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