| INTRODUCTION: |
| Lefkada is an impressive island that throbs with infinite beaches, attractive sites and kindhearted and hospitable inhabitants. However the indisputable jewel of the island of Lefkada are the wooded islets and especially Meganissi at the entry of Drepano. |
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| LOCATION: |
| Lefkada is a part of the Ionian Islands cluster and it is situated on the northern part of the island of Kefallonia and at a very close distance to Ithaca and the coast of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania. |
| AREA: |
| 117 sq.km |
| POPULATION: |
| 21100 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Lefkada |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The island of Lefkada has a very peculiar morphology as it throbs with infinite coasts, verdant plains and imposing mountaintops. |
| SEASONS: |
| During the summer time, which is regarded as the high season of the island, Lefkada is a tourist resort that attracts visitors from all over the world. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The ruins of Ancient Lefkada, The castle, the monastery of Panagia Faneromeni, the several churches and the park Bosketo at Lefkada.
The ruins of the sanctuary of Apollonas and the church of Agios Nikolaos at Athani.
The mountainous village Agios Petros at Vasiliki.
The village Eglouvi and the monastery of Agios Ioannis at Karia.
The church of Panagia and the monasteries of Agios Georgios and Agioi Pateres at Nikiana.
The prehistorical settlement, the grave of Derpfeld and the islet Madouri at Nidri.
The medieval tower and the church Analipsi at Poros.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological and the cultural museums, the municipal library, the Haramoglios library and the museum of phonographs and old mementos at Lefkada.
The cultural museum at Karia.
NATURE:
The miracle of nature, Porto Katsiki at Athani.
The valley Erotas at Ligia.
The waterfalls at Nidri. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you have a tour around the island of visit Meganissi. You can wharf at Lefkada, Ligia, Nidri, Vlihos, Poros, Sivota or Vasiliki. |
| ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the island of Lefkada you shall find numerous traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. |
| LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events during August and the festival of Panagia Faneromeni at Lefkada.
The festival of Panagia on August the 15th at Vasiliki.
The festival of Agia Kiriaki on July the 6th at Vliho.
The representation of a traditional wedding on August the 11th at Karia.
The traditional celebration of Christmas and Theofania at Nidri. |
| LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Lefkada you can buy weavings, oil, wine, honey, nuts, lentils, sausages and salami. |
| MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Lefkada
The town of Lefkada is the capital of the island, which is considered to be a spiritual and cultural center full of amazing sightseeing and important history. At center of the beautiful town you can see several traditional houses that embellish the appealing settlement.
Nidri
Nidri is the most popular tourist center of the island of Lefkada. It is a modern town, built along the coast, in the heart of a verdant plain.
Sivota
Sivota is a small, picturesque settlement built at a fiord, where the sea is always warm and calm and boats can wharf.
Agios Nikitas
Agios Nikitas is a traditional and at the same time cosmopolitan settlement, which has been declared scheduled and it is full of beautiful beaches and deep blue waters.
Vassiliki
Vassiliki, a scenic and verdant large village built in a leeward gulf is considered to be one of the most frequented tourist resorts of the island of Lefkada.
Karia
Karia is a mountainous large village that has maintained several customs and habitudes as well as the traditional architectural order of the past. At Akria you will find the traditional, handmade weavings.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
The town of Nidri and the village of Vasiliki are connected with Kefallonia and Ithaca.
Port authority of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22322
Port authority of Nidri: +30 (26450) 92509
Agency of Vasiliki: +30 (26450) 31555
Agency of Nidri: +30 (26450) 92528
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata there are daily flights to the town of Aktio at Preveza. The duration of the flight is 1 hour. From Aktio you can take the bus to Lefkada.
INFORMATION:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22881
Bus station of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22364
BY BUS:
From Athens there are daily bus itineraries to the island of Lefkada. The duration of the journey is 6 hours. Lefkada is also connected with the town of Agrinio.
INFORMATION:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5132601
Bus station of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22364
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22346
Tourist police of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 26450
Municipality of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 23000
Taxi station of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 24600
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22881
Bus station of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22364
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5132601
Bus station of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22364
Port authority of Lefkada: +30 (26450) 22322
Port authority of Nidri: +30 (26450) 92509
Agency of Vasiliki: +30 (26450) 31555
Agency of Nidri: +30 (26450) 92528 |
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