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 n amazing landscape and the wonderful, paradise-like beaches with endless sand, impressive turquoise waters and majestic vertical cliffs welcome visitors to the emerald island of Lefkada.
Belonging to the Ionian Islands it retains all the special characteristics that give a different appeal to those islands. The houses are painted in bright colors and the atmosphere is filled with music. The waterfalls, the beaches and the friendly villages make it highly popular among tourists and locals.
Many deserted sandy coves, long golden beaches and beautiful pebbled coastlines can be found all around Lefkada.
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 urrounded by forests or by impressive cliffs, several of these beaches are considered as the most beautiful in Greece, such as Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, Pefkoulia, Vassiliki, Nikiana.
Lefkada is also a famous destination for windsurfing and kite surfing lovers, due to its perfect sailing conditions. On the picturesque fishing village of Vassiliki, the long pebble beach of the same name is widely known for the water sports facilities and windsurfing clubs it offers.
As one will quickly discover, Lefkada constitutes a perfect destination for peaceful, educational or sportive holidays. |
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ow to get to Lefkada
Traveling to the island of Lefkada is like discovering a virgin paradise. Although it is vey popular among tourists, mass tourism has not touched the island so far and it retains its exceptional natural beauty and the traditional color. Lefkada still remains the "one of its kind", attracting those who enjoy the adventurous journeys.
• By airplane
Direct flight connections from the nearest airport Aktio-Preveza will bring you to Lefkada. (for details consult your travel agent)
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 nother way of reaching Lefkada is by plane from its neighbor island Corfu. You can fly to Corfu from almost every European airport. There are also Olympic Airways flights from Corfu to Aktio-Preveza airport once a week.
• You can also cover the short distance from Corfu to Lefkada (approx. 100 km)
by ferry boat from Corfu to Igoumenitsa and from there by mini bus. There are daily departures from Corfu to Igoumenitsa between 06.00 and 22.00 and it takes about 1-1.5 hours to reach Igoumenitsa.
• From Athens you can take the plane to Aktio-Preveza, as there are domestic
flights to the airport several times a week.
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• The Marina
The Marina of Lefkada can host a total of 620 yachts of up to 45 metres length and 3,5 meters draught. It is operating since 2002 and it belongs to the most modern marinas of the Mediterranean, satisfying the most demanding visitors by its high quality services, facilities and structure. Dry docking facilities for about 278 boats are also available.
• Traveling with your own vehicle
Being the only island in Greece connected to the mainland, Lefkada is accessible by car, motorcycle or bus. In case you arrive from Italy by ferry, you will have to cover a distance of 120 km from the port of Igoumenitsa or Patra. |
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| Contact Information: |
Maistro Apartments
Lefkada – Agios Ioannis
Tel./Fax: +30 26450 25946 / +30 26450 24608
Email: maistro@otenet.gr |
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