Greeka.com: Meganisi Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Ban cars and permit only buses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:11 GMT

It is a bit difficult to go to Meganisi because you have to change many means. We landed in Athens, then took the bus to Lefkada, then the bus to Nidri and then the ferry to Meganisi. This trip took us a whole day, which means two days less in our vacations, but the island was worth it!! Small and beautiful, with very ...

General: Clean beaches and fresh fish

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:11 GMT

You don't need many days to see Meganisi, as the island is so tiny you can trek around it. We went there from Nydri, Lefkada, and I believe this is the only way to go. The island is very beautiful, the top is the green beaches with small pebbles and crystal sea. These are some of the cleanest beaches I have seen in Greece (I generally think the Ionian has better beaches than the Aegean sea). Va...

General: Smell the fresh air

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:11 GMT

I was not expecting much from Meganisi as I thought it would be a cool, boring island. However, at the end of the weekend, I didn't want to leave. I had gone to Meganisi only for three days but I found a pretty island with gorgeous beaches and lovely people. Take the boat from Vathi, make the tour of the island and step out in the most secluded beach. You can find beautiful beches everywhere, b...

General: A daily excursion from Lefkada

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:11 GMT

We went to Meganisi only for a day from Nydri Lefkada. I personally liked it a lot. Picturesque villages, great beaches, delicious seafood. We didn't see a lot of the island, just Vathi and the nearest beach, but I felt it would be a cool weekend destination. In winter, though, things must be pretty tough for the permanent residents. I was also amazed that there was so much greenery on such a t...