Also known as Lefkada or
Levkas, this is the capital
of the island of Lefkas. It is situated on the north east coast, where the
island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and 50 metre swing bridge.
As well as the population and commercial capital
of Lefkas Island, Lefkas Town is also a tourist destination in
it's own right. Since it was opened, Lefkas Town's new marina
has become enormously popular and has led to an influx of new
visitors, bringing new shops and restaurants to cater for them.
Lefkada is a very pleasant, friendly,
typical Greek town. It is an ideal place to stay on holiday. As well as
travellers staying for one night before they board their yacht,
many tourists use the town's hotels as a base for visiting the
local beaches.
But even if you are staying in one of the other holiday resorts
on the island it is worth making a visit to Lefkada town one day during your holiday for the shops, museums and
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| View of the new marina from
Lefkas Town |
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The town square at sunset |
Shopping - The main
shopping street is pedestrianised, and runs through the middle of the
town from the traffic lights (that don't work !) to the North Harbour.
The shops are not in any order, and you will find fish shops, boutiques,
cafes and electrical shops all side by side. Halfway along you will find
the town square, full of friendly cafes where you can sit and watch the
world go by.
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| The traffic lights that don't work |
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Souvenir shopping down narrow streets |
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| Fresh locally caught fish in Lefkas |
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Locally grown fresh fruit and
vegatables |
Restaurants and Bars - A
lot of these can be found at the North Harbour end of the pedestrian street
near the Hotel Nirikos,
with it's fine views across the Ionian Sea to the mountains of the mainland.
Yachting - Halfway between Corfu and
Keffalonia, Lefkas Town provides one of the calmest harbours in the Ionian. The
new luxury marina is an interesting place to stroll around to admire the
fabulous yachts and catamarans.
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| Lefkada Town is full of beautiful
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The 'Gira' provides excellent
Blue Flag beaches |
Beaches - There are many kilometres of
beautiful beaches to the north, east and west of the town. They are easily
reached by bicycle, which can be hired cheaply locally, or by walking. The
nearest is the beach beside Agii Mavra fortress (Santa Maura) and the
lighthouse, which is only 10 minutes walk along the causeway, East of
Lefkada Town. The beaches are pebble, shingle and sand, and the water is
very clear.
The 'Blue Flag' beach of Aghios Ioannis is
developing rapidly as the second windsurfing centre on the island, after
Vassiliki. It is only 1.5 km West of Lefkas Town and there are five abandoned
windmills on the beach to the North of Aghios Ioannis, used in the past to
put the reliable North Westerly winds to good use.
With a car you can be at some of the most beautiful
beaches on the west coast in only 15 minutes.
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| Lefkada Town is full of beautiful
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The 'Gira' provides excellent
Blue Flag beaches |
Transport and Roads -
Lefkas Town is a great place to stay if you like to explore. There are
good roads from here to all the resorts, beaches and villages on the
east and west coasts, and to Karya in the
mountains. Preveza Airport is only about 20 minutes away, and Athens is
about 5 hours. Lefkas Town is the centre of the public bus network,
which goes to all parts of the island. Some of the routes and bus times
can be seen by clicking HERE.
Events and Festivals - For
a town of it's size, Lefkada provides an unbelievable amount and variety of
entertainment throughout the year. In the summer the Festivals of Literature
and Art, and the International Festival of Folklore and Dance, attract
performers and spectators from all over the world. World class Cycle Racing,
Formula Three Speedboat Racing, and one of the best Philharmonic orchestras
in Greece, mean there is always something to see.
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Hotel Nirikos, Lefkas Town,
Lefkada
In an excellent waterfront location within walking distance of all the
facilities of the town. Five minutes drive from the nearest Blue Flag beach,
and an easy drive to all the attractions of Lefkas Island and the nearby
mainland. 24 hour reception, bar, continental buffet breakfast, lift, air
conditioning / central heating, TV. Open all year. |
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Hotel Lefkas, Lefkas Town
All of our comfortable rooms come equipped with air conditioning,
bathroom, fridge and TV. Guests will find a restaurant, TV lounge
and 24 hour reception within the hotel. |
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Simply Travel
Simply Travel offer a variety of houses and villas with pool in the
quiet resort of Aghios Ioannis, close to the beach and Lefkas Town. |
Lefkas Town Car Hire:
Local car hire
prices in Lefkas Town (free delivery to the Marina)
Lefkas Town Taxis:
Preveza and Athens Airport taxis
to Lefkas Town and the Marina
Learn to Sail:
2 day Learn to Sail course
(based in Nidri)
Lefkas Town Real Estate: Land and
Houses for sale around Lefkas Town
