Guidebook
Food scene
ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ Ο ΜΗΝΑΣ
Excellent food, great atmosphere, beautiful view.
City/town information
The port town of Nikiana is a great place to eat or shop. Rent a boat or relax on the beach, it has it all.
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Nikiana
The port town of Nikiana is a great place to eat or shop. Rent a boat or relax on the beach, it has it all.
Nydri is a port town that offers many pleasant surprises to the traveler, from all-day island-hopping cruise ship excursions to local wine tasting vendors. I even remember local children putting on shadow puppet theatrical displays in the street.
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Nydri
Nydri is a port town that offers many pleasant surprises to the traveler, from all-day island-hopping cruise ship excursions to local wine tasting vendors. I even remember local children putting on shadow puppet theatrical displays in the street.
Lefkada
A town so great, they named an island after it!
Sightseeing
LEFKAS DIVING CENTER
Diving is truly otherworldly. The teachers here can help take you there.
A beautiful scenic hike, even in summer when the water is running low.
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Dimossari Waterfalls
A beautiful scenic hike, even in summer when the water is running low.
Beaches
The world-famous beach of crystal clear waters and sun-loving sand. Found close to the tip of Lefkada, you take a flight of stairs to reach this cliffside paradise.
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Porto Katsiki
The world-famous beach of crystal clear waters and sun-loving sand. Found close to the tip of Lefkada, you take a flight of stairs to reach this cliffside paradise.
Ice-cold water, hot white sand. I have many fond memories of this place. Not sure about road access, mostly reached by boat.
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Egremni Beach
Egremni RoadIce-cold water, hot white sand. I have many fond memories of this place. Not sure about road access, mostly reached by boat.
Organized but crowded beach. Definitely for the people watchers. Also, a great place to go paragliding.
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Organized but crowded beach. Definitely for the people watchers. Also, a great place to go paragliding.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Bus stop across from Minas tavern.
Travel to and from Lefkada town can be accessed by bus on the main road across from Minas tavern.
No te lo pierdas
Saturday farmers market in Lefkada.
A great place to taste the fruits and vegetables that make Mediterranean cuisine so famous. Across from the Town Hall by the marina in Lefkada town.
Costumbres y cultura
Visit some of the local churches.
It is customary to give a small donation to the poor box in any of the many churches found in Greece. Meditate on what you wish for, light your candle, place it in the receptacle; and enjoy the peace of mind that Byzantine art provokes.
Formas de ahorrar
Pamphlets are free, use them.
Many stores and shops have free pamphlets with good maps and activities paid for by advertising revenue from the many shops and stores ; )
Qué empacar
The swimming cove.
The semi-private beach down the stairs from your apartment is rocky, bring your bathing suit and your swimming shoes. Don't forget to use the outdoor showers to wash off those sticky pebbles before you go inside.
Reserva antes de ir
Concerts, Theater, Dance, Exhibits.
During the summer many entertainers and artists visit Lefkada to perform and exhibit. Usually in Lefkada town.
Frases útiles
Pooh-pow = Where am I going/ where should I go.
Learn English = Everyone under 50 years old speaks English, and most over 50 understand it.
Viajar con niños
Cribs available
I have cribs available for toddlers, I don't list them on Airbnb because I don't store them in the apartment.