Explore Lefkada

Lefkada is the fourth largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea and the Ionian Islands. Is located south of Corfu and near Etoloakarnania area. It is connected with the land, by a 50m small bridge, free of charge. Main sources of its incoming are tourism, oil production, viticulture and fishing.

The Island

Humanity in Lefkada can be traced back to the Paleolithic area. The distinguished German archaeologist Wilhelm Dairepfeld, associate of Henry Schliemann in the Troy excavations, conducted extensive archaeological research in Nydri, and brought important findings from the copper age (2,000 B.C.) to light and hence started the theory that Lefkada can be identified with Homers Ithaca.
In the district of Lefkada belongs the small island of Meganissi, Sparti, Skorpios, Arkoudi, Kastos, Kalamos etc
In the old years the inland was called Agia Mavra (Santa Maura) from the church of Agia Mavra that was built by the Franks during the 13th century namesake epithalassio fortress.

The Beaches

Lefkada has unique beauty worldwide beaches, with clear crystal waters. The famous beach of Porto Katsiki has been characterized by international travel magazines as the most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean.