The primary connection between Lefkada Island and Greece is a unique pontoon bridge, known as the floating bridge of Agia Mavra (Πλωτή Γέφυρα Αγίας Μαύρας).

The bridge became one of the iconic symbols, because Lefkada pontoon bridge is the only option to reach the island by cars from the Greek mainland. Local buses and transfers from Preveza – Aktion Airport arrive to Lefkada through the bridge as well, and most travellers pass through the floating bridge of Agia Mavra, except who arrive by ferries from Meganisi or from Cephalonia.

Known as: Lefkada Pontoon Bridge, F/B Santa Maura, P/C Agia Mavra, Πλωτή Γέφυρα Αγίας Μαύρας
Coordinates: 38.844474, 20.718096
Location: just 1 kilometer away from the capital

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Where to find the pontoon bridge of Agia Mavra

The floating bridge of Agia Mavra is effectively the entrance to the island, which is located just 1 kilometer away from Lefkada town, and 19 kilometers away from the airport of Preveza. It got its name after Agia Mavra Castle, because the biggest fort of the region is situated directly next to it. Other important distances from Lefkada pontoon bridge: Ligia 7 km, Nikiana 10 km, Nidri 17 km, Vasiliki 38 km, Agios Nikitas 15 km, Kalamitsi 20 km.

Lefkada floating bridge location in Greece

Informations about the pontoon bridge of Lefkada, how it works

As its name indicates, the floating bridge of Agia Mavra is literally a pontoon bridge, which connects the other parts of Greece to Lefkada island. It was deployed over a narrow sea canal, which is used by boats. Primary task of the bridge is to ensure safely both road traffic and ship traffic. At certain times the pontoon bridge raises its wings, turns 90 degrees, while the road traffic, inlcuding cars and buses have to wait.

At the floating bridge of Agia Mavra traffic lights regulate actual traffic, for boats and for cars both. The rules of the passage are quite simple: when the lights are green, passing through is possible, but when the lights turns red, you have to stop your car. At most of the time the pontoon bridge of Lefkada serves the road traffic, but in every hour, usually in scheduled timing the vessel lets through the boats for 10-15 minutes.

The bridge is a metal structure, and when driving through we have to drive at slow speed with cars, because it is very bumpy.

One of the most important questions about the floating bridge of Agia Mavra: how much does it cost to drive through? The answer sounds really good, because passing through the pontoon bridge of Lefkada is totally free!

The nearest sight is the Venetian Castle of Agia Mavra, situated just a few meters away from the bridge, on its east side. For cars there is a small parking in front of the entrance. For other great attractions in the area you have to visit Lefkada town, the amazing capital of the island, which has a charming old town, great restaurants and a lot of shops.

The nearest beach from here is Ammoglossa beach with its lagoon-like, shallow waters and sandy seabed. Other place for swimming is Kastro beach, directly next Ammoglossa, both places are located within a distance of 300 meters.