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LefkadaIonian island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Connected to the mainland by a bridge — dramatic white-cliff beaches on the west coast.
- Ferry
- No ferry needed — road bridge from Preveza
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in LefkadaSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
No ferry needed — road bridge from Preveza
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Lefkada?
No ferry needed — road bridge from Preveza
Where should I stay on Lefkada?
Popular bases include Lefkada Town, Nydri, Vasiliki, Agios Nikitas. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Lefkada?
Highlights include Cape Lefkatas, Dimosari Waterfalls.
What are the best beaches on Lefkada?
Well-known beaches include Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Kathisma. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Which islands are near Lefkada?
Other islands in the Ionian include Corfu, Paxos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Lefkada in the Ionian?
Yes. Lefkada is part of the Ionian island group in Greece.
Guides about Lefkada
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.