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Food scene

Excellent food, great atmosphere, beautiful view.
ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ Ο ΜΗΝΑΣ
Excellent food, great atmosphere, beautiful view.

City/town information

The port town of Nikiana is a great place to eat or shop. Rent a boat or relax on the beach, it has it all.
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Nikiana
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The port town of Nikiana is a great place to eat or shop. Rent a boat or relax on the beach, it has it all.
Nydri is a port town that offers many pleasant surprises to the traveler, from all-day island-hopping cruise ship excursions to local wine tasting vendors. I even remember local children putting on shadow puppet theatrical displays in the street.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nydri
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nydri is a port town that offers many pleasant surprises to the traveler, from all-day island-hopping cruise ship excursions to local wine tasting vendors. I even remember local children putting on shadow puppet theatrical displays in the street.
A town so great, they named an island after it!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lefkada
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A town so great, they named an island after it!

Sightseeing

Diving is truly otherworldly. The teachers here can help take you there.
LEFKAS DIVING CENTER
Diving is truly otherworldly. The teachers here can help take you there.
A beautiful scenic hike, even in summer when the water is running low.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dimossari Waterfalls
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A beautiful scenic hike, even in summer when the water is running low.

Beaches

The world-famous beach of crystal clear waters and sun-loving sand. Found close to the tip of Lefkada, you take a flight of stairs to reach this cliffside paradise.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto Katsiki
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The world-famous beach of crystal clear waters and sun-loving sand. Found close to the tip of Lefkada, you take a flight of stairs to reach this cliffside paradise.
Ice-cold water, hot white sand. I have many fond memories of this place. Not sure about road access, mostly reached by boat.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Egremni Beach
Egremni Road
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Ice-cold water, hot white sand. I have many fond memories of this place. Not sure about road access, mostly reached by boat.
Organized but crowded beach. Definitely for the people watchers. Also, a great place to go paragliding.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kathisma 1
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organized but crowded beach. Definitely for the people watchers. Also, a great place to go paragliding.

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Bus stop across from Minas tavern.

Travel to and from Lefkada town can be accessed by bus on the main road across from Minas tavern.
No te pierdas

Saturday farmers market in Lefkada.

A great place to taste the fruits and vegetables that make Mediterranean cuisine so famous. Across from the Town Hall by the marina in Lefkada town.
Costumbres y cultura

Visit some of the local churches.

It is customary to give a small donation to the poor box in any of the many churches found in Greece. Meditate on what you wish for, light your candle, place it in the receptacle; and enjoy the peace of mind that Byzantine art provokes.
Formas de ahorrar

Pamphlets are free, use them.

Many stores and shops have free pamphlets with good maps and activities paid for by advertising revenue from the many shops and stores ; )
Qué debes empacar

The swimming cove.

The semi-private beach down the stairs from your apartment is rocky, bring your bathing suit and your swimming shoes. Don't forget to use the outdoor showers to wash off those sticky pebbles before you go inside.
Antes de que te vayas

Concerts, Theater, Dance, Exhibits.

During the summer many entertainers and artists visit Lefkada to perform and exhibit. Usually in Lefkada town.
Frases útiles

Pooh-pow = Where am I going/ where should I go.

Learn English = Everyone under 50 years old speaks English, and most over 50 understand it.
Viajar con niños

Cribs available

I have cribs available for toddlers, I don't list them on Airbnb because I don't store them in the apartment.