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April 22, 2021Situated in the heart of the Ionian Sea lies Lefkada, an island so famously known for its turquoise waters that it makes its way to the top beaches in the world list every year. Indeed, Lefkada, or otherwise known as Lefkas is part of the Eptanisa, a cluster of seven islands including, Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakinthos, Paxi, Kythira and Ithaki, all distinctively renowned for their exotic beaches. Lefkada’s mesmerizing crystal clear waters coupled with its verdant and impressive mountains truly stands out amongst its neighboring islands as a must-visit destination. Follow along this travel guide to Lefkada, Greece as we touch on the top beaches to visit in Lefkada, things to do, where to stay and more!
How to reach Lefkada by car:
Lefkada is the only Greek island that can be accessed by car, without the use of a ferry. The island is connected to mainland Greece by a floating bridge as well as by the Aktion tunnel that does under the sea, allowing the island to enjoy all the advantages of an island without the hassle of taking a ferryboat or airplane. As of recently, the new highway, Egnatia Odos Motorway links Thessaloniki to Lefkada directly, making the ride easier and faster.
How to reach Lefkada by air:
The closest airport to Lefkada is Aktion Airport located in Aktion, a town 4km away from Preveza and 17km from Lefkada. There are weekly flights to and from Aktion during the summer season to domestic destinations as well as to several European cities. Once at the airport, you can rent a car to drive to Lefkada or take a bus. For more information about routes and timetables of the buses click here.
How to reach Lefkada by ferry:
There are no direct ferryboats to Lefkada from mainland Greece. The closest ports to Lefkada are located in Igoumenitsa (95km away) and Patras (176 km away) both found on mainland Greece. From those ports you can rent a car or take a bus to Lefkada. For more information on bus schedules click here. There are two ports on the island located in the towns of Nydri and Vassiliki however they only operate local ferries that go to neighboring islands such as Kefalonia, Ithaki or Meganisi.
The Best Beaches in Lefkada
1.Porto Katsiki Beach
2.Egremni Beach
3.Kathisma Beach
4.Agios Nikitas beach
5.Milos Beach
6.Megali Petra Beach
7.Agios Ioannis Beach
8.Agiofili Beach
9.Avali Beach
10.Kalamitsi Beach
The article was taken by Urban Wanders
https://urban-wanders.com/lefkada-greece/
