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Lefkada Island

Where incredible blue waters meet steep white cliffs

Lefkada Island

Travel Guide to Lefkada Island, Greece for 2025

Greece Lefkada Island

An exceptional tourist destination in Greece: in Lefkada Island there can be find incredible beaches, surrounded by steep cliffs and breathtaking natural attracions. Not just the natural and historical sights are truly impressive, but also the picturesque villages of the island are remarkable.

The famous beaches of Porto Katsiki beach or Egremni beach are mentioned often as one of the world best beaches, where the sea colours are so blue.

Travel Guide for Lefkada Island

In our 2025 travel guide we introduce the best local beaches, top sights and attractions for your holiday with hundreds of photos well, and of course you can meet the most important informations about sightseeing, parking, and the incredible wonders in Lefkada Island which you should not to miss.

So don’t hesitate: a holiday in Lefkada is always a good idea in 2025 for every traveller!

Read the important informations of our island…

Beaches

Get ready for the best beaches of Lefkada Island, which have the most beautiful blue colours that you have ever seen! Meet the incredible blue colours of the local gems, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

Lefkada beaches

Lefkada beaches belong to best places of the country, characterized by white pebbles and sand, where the Ionian Sea is crystal clear, and sea temperatures are pleasant. The west coast of the island is especially famous for its waves, which make the holiday extremely exciting. Visit the iconic Porto Katsiki beach, the picturesque Egremni beach, the popular Kathisma beach and so much other places, which are amazing here.

Let’s see the best beaches in 2025: this travel guide with a lot of photos and videos is dedicated for these amazing places.

What to see in Lefkada, best sights and attractions

Informations about the best sights and attractions of Lefkada, which are worth to see! Discover magnificient natural beauties, lookouts with fantastic panoramas, breathtaking cliffs, imposing waterfalls and hiking trails.

What to see in Lefkada Island, sights and attractions

By visiting the local sights you can walk in the gardens of ancient monasteries and chapels, and on the thick walls of medieval Venetian castles. Lefkada Island has many historical and natural sights in Greece, interesting places and hidden gems, that a few days might not be enough to discover all of them. Know more about local sights and top attractions, which are worth to visit in 2025 and can’t be missed.

Villages

Visit the charming villages of Lefkada Island on your holiday, and take pleasant sightseeing walks through picturesque streets and flowery alleys.

Walk on the promenade of the amazing Lefkada town and watch the fantastic sunsets from the wooden bridge, or take a sightseeing tour in other popular resorts such as Nidri, Vasiliki, Agios Nikitas, Nikiana or Lygia.

Lefkada villages and towns

In Lefkada you can discover also charming fishing villages with tiny harbours, and peaceful mountain settlements with old traditions and tiny churches and chapels.

Weather

What are the best periods for a holiday in 2025? Lefkada weather informations with sea temperatures, statistics and facts about the weather and climate of the island.

Lefkada weather 2025 forecast in Greece

What do you expect from the weather during the summer months of 2025 including the weeks of May, June, July, August and September, which are the most important periods for a vacation.

Where to stay in 2025

Apartments and hotels in Lefkada Island for your 2025 holiday: recommended by real users and guest reviews.

A lot of apartments and hotels were built almost in every corner of the island, including the famous west coast. The local accommodations is recommended to book in advance, due to high number of tourists, who arrive here from May to September. The best known tourist resorts for vacations are Nidri, Vasiliki, Agios Nikitas, Nikiana, Lygia and the area of Lefkada town as well, but there are secluded villas as well.

Apartments in Lefkada where to stay

Local boat trips and excursions

Let’s sail and discover the best beaches of the west coast, or take a visit to the Ionian Islands!

Daily boat trips and excursions

Boat excursions and daily boat trips are very popular in Lefkada Island, and also in Greece: enjoy the views of the famous sea cave Papanikolis, admire the iconic Porto Katsiki or Egremni beaches, or take a tour to Ithaca or Kefalonia.

The most beautiful Ionian Islands nearby

Lefkada Island is surrounded by smaller and larger islands in Greece, which have unique characters and beautiful landscapes.

From the important ports of Nidri and Vasiliki travellers have a chance to visit these hidden gems of Ionian Sea, which are worth a visit.

Ionian Islands Greece

The emerald Meganisi, the private island Skorpios, the green Madouri, the interesting Kastos and Kalamos, or the amazing Kefalonia (Cephalonia) are all located just a few kilometeres away!

Ferries and ports

The island is well connected by ferries in Greece to other Ionian Islands such as Meganisi or Kefalonia.

Lefkada ferry information with routes and schedules

Known more about Lefkada ferry routes, actuals prices and schedules with other important informations.

Flights and airlines

Options for travelling by plane: Lefkada doesn’t have an airport, but the island can be reached by flights from a lot of countries.

Flights to Lefkada

The nearest airport is Preveza – Aktio Airport, just a few kilometers from Lefkada Island, where international flights, charters and domestic flights arrive daily.

Lefkada by car

Easy access on the road: Lefkada Island can be accessed by car much more easier than other islands in Greece.

Due to its unique geographical conditions you don’t need a ferry, because this island is connected with the Greek mainland by a pontoon bridge.

How to travel to Lefkada by car

Let’s see, what you should know about the best routes from several countries of Europe!

Why visit in 2025

Lefkada travel guide

Greece has a lot of beautiful islands, but Lefkada Island is especially amazing due its natural conditions and beaches.

Let’s see why is this place superb for a holiday in Greece this year!

Let’s explore this amazing island!

For the best vacations: are ready to plan your trip?

As a lot of travellers say, just read our complete Amazing Lefkada Travel Guide 2025 and learn all the most important informations about the beautiful local beaches and best sights, which are worth to visit. Detailed descriptions and recommendations were made by locals and well prepared tour guides, who know this island best in Greece.

These articles about Lefkada Island can be also interesting for you: fresh and tasty guides for a top holiday in Greece. Before you book an accommodation or visit the local attractions, just read these useful descriptions, where you can find a lot of photos and travellers reviews.

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