Faneromeni Monstery at Frini
Exploring Lefkada Sailing Holidays area
The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni or Moni Faneromeni is the most important religious centre on the island of Lefkada. Situated in Frini, on the hilltop above Lefkas Town, this monastery offers a breathtaking view to the capital village, the northern side of the island and the opposite coasts of the mainland. History says the monastery was originally built in 1634 on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of hunting. Centuries ago students of Apostle Paul preached Christianity on the same site. Today the monastery also hosts an Ecclesiastical Museum with rare Byzantine icons, old manuscripts and gospels.
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Palairos is a small and relatively shallow harbor in the Greek mainland, some nine miles by sea, east of the south end of the Lefkada canal. It also lies barely a mile north of the harbor and the Vounaki marina, the main sun sail charter base in this part of Greece.
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Port Spilia is the other harbor of Meganisi in the Ionian Islands. Lying at the head of a deep inlet at the northwest end of the island, the harbor provides berthing for around 50 yachts on its various quays and pontoons, although the depths in the inlet are simply too great for most yachts to anchor.
Dimossari waterfalls located on the outskirts of Nydri. The area of the waterfall is covered by big white rocks.
Dimossari canyon is 2 km away from Nydri village . The area is ideal for canyoning especially in the summer because the waterfalls and the thick forest keep the temperature low.
Nydrà is a seaside village (population 865) in the prefecture of Lefkáda. It is situated in the E part of the island and it is the best-known and most popular tourist resort of the island.
Lefkas marina, is one of the most modern marinas of the Mediterranean. It is located at the east side of the Lefkada town and 25Km from the Preveza/Aktion International Airport (IATA: PVK).
The Ecclesiastic Museum of Faneromeni Monastery is located in the village of Fryni, just 4 km from the town of Lefkada. The museum houses many objects of ecclesiastic art.
The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada is housed in the newly constructed building of the cultural center of Lefkada, in the center of the town. This museum has a rich collection of many things which cover a large chronological period.
The Phonograph Museum is a small private museum, located near the old city of Lefkada. It hosts phonographs, records, rare objects of use, currency and post cards, instruments, boxes, seals and many other decorative items.
Α walk in the pedestrian street of the central market with its many shops and cafés in the west coast of the island is ideal for all tastes. The Central Market is next to the Venetian canal, which allows guests to enjoy the magical sunset in Gira.
The Palairos Yacht Club is located next to the marina and has its own private beach. With comfortable chairs under the shade and tasteful dishes and drinks in reasonable prices, the Club is a great choice.
Yacht Café Bar is located at the waterfront of Sivota and it stands out of the wooden yacht just outside. On the deck there are tables and chairs so visitors can enjoy their coffee or a drink.
Nikiana is located 10 km north of Lefkada town. It is a small sandy beach, with attractive characteristics.
The quiet village of Perigiali is situated 17 km from Lefkas town and is just opposite of the famous Scorpios Island of Onassis. Perigiali lies just 700 m.
Nidri is a coastal village on the east of Lefkada's most developed tourist. The beach at Nidri is a quiet pebble beach ideal for family holidays.
The bay lies on the small peninsular near to Vilcho. It is surrounded by a large campsite located uphills, which has a superb view.
Pebbled beach with crystal clear waters and very green overlooking Meganisi. On a deserted beach where there is road access.
Another famous beach of Lefkada. And here the beauty of the beach can be seen , from the view of the descending the 300 steps leading to the beach.
Gyalos Beach offers visitors crystal clear waters and stunning scenery. A beach with a wild and rocky landscape at the same time, will undoubtedly take your breath away.
"Megali Petra is another beach not to be missed while on Lefkada. Located at the western part of the island, very near to Kalamitsi beach, Megali Petra has been named after the huge rocks that are scattered on its waterfront, meaning ""great rocks"" in Greek.
From Agios Nikitas is about 10 km from the village Kalamitsi to the beach, the road is narrow with many turns. Walking down the narrow paved road reaches a point where the road splits in two.
Located close to the Diaspora (houses of residence) of the Base of Actium. Ask the city because there may be a boat that takes you.
Kathisma is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada located 15 km southeast of the main town, close to the village of Agios Nikitas.
One of the longest beaches of Lefkada with fine white sand and sparkling waters of amazing turquoise color.
The Agios Nikitas is a small beautiful beach with clear water in front of the village. It is 12km at the northwest of the city of Lefkada.
Mylos is wonderful beach located 14 km southwest of Lefkada town, between the coasts of Agios Nikitas and Kathisma. Mylos is characterized by its unsppoilt environment and beautiful features.
Pefkoulia is an impressive large sandy beach located 10 km southwest of Lefkada town ad close to the fishing village of Agios Nikitas. Considered as one of the best beaches of the island, the sea at Pefkoulia has a wonderful turquoise color that attracts many visitors.
Agios Ioannis is a famous, sandy beach on the west side of the island and the closest one to the town of Lefkada. There are many old windmills creating a unique landscape.
Organized with a small pebble beach, 7 km long, located near the town of Lefkada just above the beach of Agios Ioannis. The few houses and the ruins of abandoned windmills create a unique beauty.
Kastro Beach is located on the north-eastern side of the island. It is quite near to Lefkada Town (about 2 min.
Endless beaches along the scenic forest. The smell of the sea is joined here with the scent of eucalyptus.
Located approximately 7 km away from the town of Preveza. Small, sheltered sandy beach, hosted by the picturesque neighborhood of Mytikas.
Large, sandy beach, close enough to the town of Preveza, about 5 km Shortly after the Cote d'Azur, Kalamitsi offers wonderful addition to the shade of eucalyptus trees, a beach. Aimed at tourists, but is also ideal for families as the water is clean and fairly shallow.
From Agios Nikitas is Kavalikema beach at a distance of about 10 km from the village Kalamitsi to the beach, the road is narrow with many bends. Walking down the narrow paved road reaches a point where the road splits in two.
The coast of the city with unparalleled aesthetic beauty of the forest, sheltered, shallow, attracts visitors young and old alike carefree and safe to play with the blue waters. Located about 2 km from the city.
Located near the village of New Kamarina. Small pebbles, sand and trees that reach almost to the sea create the scene.
Located 6 km east of Preveza. Beautiful beach, near the homonymous castle, ideal for underwater exploration and scuba diving.
It took its name from a small chapel there. A peninsula creates two beaches with sand and little pebbles.
Great sandy beach near the settlement of Agios Nicholas. It is organized and because the village is right next to make sure you have the essentials.
This is a beach with clear blue waters, a few scattered rocks become wild like little touches right and left. Small pebbles and sand.
Small isolated beach on the other side of the peninsula lies the coast fern. Small pebbles and sand in a sea that enchants.
Exotic secluded beach with clear blue waters. Inside and outside the sea will find pebbles and sand.
Exotic beach with crystal-clear waters and small pebbles and sand. It is non organized so make sure about the essentials.
The island of Lefkada is famous for the perfect weather conditions for windsurfing and kite surfing. Indeed, the thermal winds that are blowing during the summer afternoons in some areas of the island make those places ideal for those water sports.
The beach of Vasiliki is 37 kilometres south of the capital of the island.Vassiliki is fairly quiet at the start and end of the summer season, but really comes to life in July and August when it is recognised as one of the windsurfing capitals of Europe.
Have you ever dreamed that you can fly? Then paragliding is for you. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Ionian sea and land safely at Kathisma beach in Lefkada.
Very beautiful beach with sand, small pebbles and crystal clear waters. The beach is just over the Athens port and one can go by road.
Beautiful pebbled beach with lots of green, like all the island and crystal-clear waters. Road access via a dirt road.
Sandy beach with blue waters and green. Access from the Deep, the road crosses the island passes by.
Lygia beach is located on the edge of the harbor. This picturesque beach is preferred by locals for fishing as the plethora of small fishing boats attests.