Lefkada, riot of colors

Island off the coast Acarnania Lefkada is one of the most popular tourist destinations of our

country , and offers fans a unique combination of easy access ( connected by road to

mainland Greece ) and stunning natural beauty.

The welcoming beaches , the beautiful sandy beaches , beautiful natural terrain and wooded

areas are harmonized in a matching set with the traditional mountain villages and picturesque

coastal villages .

The island welcomes visitors of the capital , the city of Lefkada , spiritual and cultural center

with medieval origins and peculiar architectural past.

Interesting traditional town houses , old churches with ornate spiers , and the modern marina

facilities high standard , a reference point for lovers of sea excursions .

Near the town are , inter alia , the Byzantine church of Panagia Odigitrias fortress of Santa

Maura and the monastery of the Virgin to .

On the west coast of Lefkada stand Agios Nikitas village with traditional colors and

cosmopolitan character , built in the small cove of the bay , the famous seat , with a wide

sandy beach and beautiful sunset views , the majestic Egkremnoi , with steep cliffs and vast

sandy beach , and the famous Porto Kid , area of outstanding natural beauty with

breathtaking beach .

On the southern coast of the island , the Basilica , the bosom sheltered bay , ideal for lovers

of windsurfing , Sivota , wonderful natural deep fjords , and Mikros Gialos on the inlet cove

with crystal clear waters , are the settlements where the largest tourist traffic .

On the east coast lie the major resorts of Lefkada : the Kariotes , Ligia , Nikiana , Pergiali ,

Nidri , the largest tourist resort on the island, Vlycho and Geni. Opposite Nidri are the majestic

Princes ( Madoyri , turtles , Scorpio , Sparta , Skorpidi ) .

Great interest is the heartland of Lefkada , where visitors discover villages that preserves the

traditional character : Lazarata , Karya , with its picturesque square and the long tradition of

weaving and embroidery, and the Mt Exanthia , the Englouvi and Vafkeri .