Holiday in Lefkada

About Lefkada

Lefkada is a unique feature among the Greek islands: it is connected to the mainland by a floating bridge and is therefore accessible without a ferry — a huge advantage for travelers with their own car. The west coast is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe, rivaling any Caribbean postcard: Porto Katsiki with its dramatic white cliffs, Egremni with its turquoise waters, and Kathisma as the longest sandy beach on the island. The island's capital, Lefkada Town, surprises with colorful houses in Venetian style, whose upper floors are traditionally built from earthquake-resistant wood and corrugated iron — an architectural curiosity that gives the island its unique character. The pedestrian zone with its cafes, boutiques, and traditional bakeries invites you to stroll, while the Santa Maura fortress at the northern entrance to the island tells of its Venetian past. The mountainous hinterland of Lefkada is a paradise for nature lovers: traditional mountain villages like Karya and Englouvi, where the best honey and the famous Lefkada lentils come from, offer authentic Greek village life. At the southern tip, Cape Lefkatas rises — according to legend, the poet Sappho threw herself into the sea here out of love sickness. The east coast with the tranquil bays of Nidri and Vassiliki is a mecca for sailors and windsurfers. Boat trips to the offshore islands of Meganisi, Skorpios (once the private island of Aristotle Onassis), and Madouri depart from Nidri.