Lefkada: visitor guide

Ionian Islands · Cliff beaches · sailing · bridge access

Route planning on Lefkada follows coast and wind. The west is best for daylight beach drives, while Nydri suits boats and waterfalls.

Lefkada Town

Floating bridge by road; nearest airport Preveza

4 days

4 days

May–June and September

4 days

Car for the west coast; island boats from Nydri.

Places to see

• Porto Katsiki, Egremni and Kathisma.
• Lefkada lagoon, Agia Mavra Castle, Karya and Vasiliki.

Things to do

• Windsurf at Vasiliki or sail from Nydri.
• Walk to Dimosari waterfalls and view Cape Lefkatas.

What to eat

• Eglouvi lentils, Lefkada salami and savoro fish.
• Vertzami wine and soumada.

Restaurant picks

• Rachi · Exanthia · mountain sunset.
• Thymari · Lefkada Town · modern island food.
• Seaside · Geni · seafood.

Getting there and around

• Road transfer from Preveza/Aktion Airport; free bridge connection to the mainland.
• Use a car for west beaches and Nydri boats for Meganisi and nearby coves.