Lefkada Island, Greece

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  Lefkada (Lefkas) is a very unique Greek island, which is separated from Mainland Greece by a 25-meter artificial canal and two bridges. The island has beautiful beaches, impressive sites and hospitable people. It is characterized by mountainous terrain and green countryside, making it unlike many other Greek Islands. Lefkada has different names, such as Lefcas, Levkas, Leukas, and Lefkas, Greece, depending on where you come from.
  Lefkada (Lefkas) Island is a part of the Ionian Island group and is situated in the Ionian Sea. It is located above the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia, west of the coastline of the Etoloakarnania Prefecture. Lefkada Island is a cultural center of the Ionian group of islands, with many historical sites, monuments and traditional houses, while there are several older women who still wear traditional clothes, creating a charming and incredible atmosphere.
  Lefkada Town, the capital of the island, is separated from the coast of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania by its artificial canal and is connected by one drawbridge and by one stable bridge. Apart from the capital of Lefkada, the island possesses numerous traditional villages, such as very popular coastal resort of Agios Nikitas, the mountainous and traditional villages of Spanochori, Athani and Vafkeri, the scenic and verdant settlement of Vassiliki, the popular and modern town of Nydri, the seaside village of Sivota, as well as the settlements of Poros, Nikiana, Lygia, Karya, Vlyho and isles surrounding Lefkada.
  For your accommodation on the island, there is a plenty of hotels on Lefkada, apartments, studios, rooms for rent, and vacation villas. If you want to leave your vacation planning in the hands of tourism professionals, contact us, do not hesitate.
  For an extra special treat during your holiday, we would suggest you sailing in Lefkada and around the rest of the Ionian Islands group. There are a lot of agencies that offer yachting services in Lefkada, including sailing tours and bareboat.
  Lefkada Climate is a typical soft Mediterranean climate, with warm and sunny summers and mild winters. The factors that distinguish it from other Ionian Islands is its humidity, rainfall during the wintertime and thermal winds, which contribute to making Lefkada one of the most popular locations for windsurfing and kite surfing. Lefkada has pure mountainside and white sandy beaches that are ideal for exploration.
  From November to March, Lefkada weather is rainy, and average temperature varies from 13°C to 20°C. Temperature is higher in April and May, ranging from 19°C to 24°C. Summer weather in Lefkada is quite warm. June, July, August and September temperatures range from the mid 20s to mid 30s. October in Lefkada (Lefkas) is still warm and very pleasant, as temperatures range from the low to the mid 20s.
You can reach Lefkada Island by airplane that departs from the Athens International Airport to Preveza Airport, from where intercity buses leave for the island. From the Athens Intercity Bus Depot (KTEL), you can also go by bus directly to Lefkada. From the island of Lefkada you can also visit Agrinio, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Skorpios, Sparti and a lot of surrounding isles.
  Take a trip to this magnificent island of sun, crystal clear water, verdure and spend a relaxing and fun-filled holiday in Lefkada, Greece.

  We will arrange for you an accoommmodation in the best Ionion Star Hotel, Vassiliki Bay Hotel

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