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Lefkada is a beautiful island, packed to the edges with a mass of trees, hills and pungent flowers.
The main town is situated in the north east and can be accessed from the mainland by a narrow causeway.
The west coast of the island has some of the best beaches you will find in the world. Some are very active, with kite and wind surfers very much in evidence while others just provide a magnificent backdrop for sunbathers.
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They are mainly pebbly with many having largish waves rolling in. The rock faces here are white and craggy.
The centre of the island is mountainous with some lovely villages such as Karia perched in amongst it.
Driving around to places such as this you will find yourself traveling past vine yards and large olive groves.
Much of the island is heavily forested, particularly the Geni area in the south west.
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Aside from the main town Vasiliki on the south coast and Nidhri on the east have the most numbers in terms of tourists.
At both of these you can enjoy the water sports the island is famous for as well as enjoying food and drinks at a sea view restaurant.
The architecture of the churches may not grab your eye; most are small and plain looking but many of the houses here are unique with their corrugated fronts and balconies. |
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