Located above the islands of Kefalonia and Ithaca, Lefkada is separated from the mainland, the prefecture of Aitolo-akarnania by a narrow channel; a drawbridge above the channel and a bridge above the lagoon connect the island to the mainland.
Thanks to those bridges, Lefkada is the only island that can be reached by road.
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The mountainous and fertile island of Lefkada is mainly covered with dense and verdant vegetation.
The two highest peaks rise over 1000 metres.
The popularity of Lefkada is mostly due to its amazing landscape and to its wonderful, paradise-like beaches with |
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endless sand, impressive turquoise waters and majestic vertical rocky cliffs.
9 satellite islands are surrounding Lefkada: Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Madouri, Skorpidi, Skorpios, Thilia, Petalou, and Kythros.
Among those islets Skorpios is the most famous for being one of the very few private islands of Greece, once owned by the famous Greek ship-owner Aristotelis Onassis. |
Lefkada is also the birthplace of world famous artists, like the opera singer Agnes Baltsa, the writer Angelos Sikelianos, and the author Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, mostly known as Yacumo Coizumi.
The capital of the island is also called Lefkada and is located in the north-eastern part of the island.
After the earthquakes of 1948 and 1953 that destroyed an important part of the island and many other Ionian Islands, the capital of Lefkada has been |
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totally rebuilt and offers a unique architecture: wooden houses covered with multicoloured metal sheet.
Despite of being one of the most beautiful and popular islands of Greece, Lefkada remains quite undeveloped and authentic.
It is also a famous destination for windsurfing and kite surfing lovers because some of its wonderful beaches offer ideal conditions for these sports.
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Lefkada is also known for its perfect sailing conditions.
As one will quickly discover, Lefkada constitutes a perfect destination for peaceful, educational or sportive holidays.
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