Sivota, or Syvota (Σύβοτα) is a charming fishing village on the east coast of Lefkada Island, which was built in a natural bay, and belong to the most picturesque places.
The port of Sivota village is important for yachts and smaller boats, but for travellers the taverns and bars are memorable the most, which are often decorated by thousands of beautiful flowers.
The apartments of the village were built around a well protected natural bay, surrounded by green hills. Inhabitants of Lefkada Island say that Sivota village is blessed all the gifts by the mother nature, so if you are looking for the most beautiful fishing villages for sightseeing, keep in mind to visit this gem!
Coordinates: 38.624874, 20.6813
You can find on maps as: Σύβοτα, Syvota
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Where to find Syvota in Lefkada Island, and how to get there
The village of Sivota (Σύβοτα) is located on the east side of Lefkada Island, approx. 32 kilometers away from the capital. This travel destination lies between Nidri and Vasiliki villages: to reach Syvota we have to turn off the main road, which leads on the east coast. The junction is wide, and indicated well by road signs, it can’t be missed.
After the junction road conditions are average, until we reach Sivota village. There are no such extreme narrow or winding mountanious routes, while driving on this 2 kilometers long section. The only important thing we have to keep in mind, that road leads down to the sea, almost straight, but don’t go fast – to avoid heavy breakings before the last bends, before we reach the first houses of the village.
The parking lot of Sivota was constructed next to the port, where parking for cars is free. The main streets of the village are quite narrow, and parking is forbidden at many places, so if there are empty places to stop in the parking lot, just leave the car there. The pedestrian street, where the restaurants are, is situated literally just a minute walk from this place.
There is a public bus service to Sivota from Lefkada town, butlocal buses run just a few times in a day, and it’s much better to plan a visit by car or by scooter.
What to find in Sivota, best features and what to see on a sightseeing
The houses of Sivota were built in a wide and long bay, surrounded by the green hills of a valley. The bay was used as a small port for centuries by local fishermen, because these waters are well protected from stronger waves. In recent decades the settlement became a tiny, but beautiful tourist destination for sightseeing in Lefkada Island, where nice restaurants, charming streets with many flowers, and boat services of the marina are the best features of the island.
The main street is also a seaside promenade, which leads around the bay of Sivota, and connects the north and the south parts of to each other – the parking lots are situated in the middle. Besides the main street there were built just a few narrow streets, which lead to higher places, and to some villas of the hills.
The local bakery, supermarket and a gift shop are waiting for visitors in the southern part, but there are no such significant distances here, everything is near to each other. A sightseeing tour to exploring Sivota village in Lefkada Island takes just approx. 1-2 hours, because of its small size.
By walking on the main street of Sivota visitors will meet the famous restaurants and cocktail bars, which are open for guests from May to October. This coastal promenade is filled by the best restaurants of Sivota, which are recommended by user reviews: Taverna Spiridoula, Taverna Stavros, 12 Gods, Odyssey and Taverna Ionion. The local taverns offers breakfasts and dinners as well, serving delicious meals and tasty drinks.
Sivota is a perfect place in Lefkada Island to take a seat in one of the top local restaurants and coffee bars, and relax. This travel destination is dedicated to enjoy the unique atmospheres of a charming Greek fishing village, which are so beloved by many travellers.
From tables of restaurants pleasant panoramic views are guaranteed to admire the emerald coloured, calm Ionian Sea and to the colourful houses and flowers of the bay.
Sivota beach
The bay of Sivota, inluding the area of the port is recommended much more for sightseeing and for relaxing in Lefkada Island, than swimming. Near the village there are no such good beaches, just a few very small, shallow places with coarse sand. Due to port, where boats and yachts dock, a swim or a snorkel is not really recommended here, and we noticed the waters are not so clean, than in other bays.
Small beach in the bay
The best beaches near Sivota, which we prefer much more for swimming and diving, are Afteli beach (7 kilometers) and Mikros Gialos beach (13 kilometers). In the port there are boat rental agencies, and from here we can sail to hidden gems such of the east coastline of Lefkada Island, such as to Ksilokeratidi cove or to other tiny bays with crystal clear waters.
About the port of Sivota
The port can’t be missed in Sivota, because it is situated in the heart of the village, directly next to parking lots and great taverns. The marina is well known by sailormen of Lefkada Island, because the bay has one of the best natural protections for boats in the region, and keep away stronger waves.
Therefore the port of Sivota belong to the largest and safest marinas on the island, where fishing boats, yachts and sailboats are anchored. There are boat services as well, and tavellers can rent a small boat or rib without driving licence at the stations of local boat rental companies.
It’s worth to rent a boat here due to the emerald bays of the east coast, where the hidden beaches nearby can be discovered easily and private.
From the port of Sivota there are no such daily boat trips to the Porto Katsiki beach or Egremni beach. For daily boat excursions we you have to drive to Nidri, or to Vasiliki village, where the marinas are designed for bigger excursion boats.
There is an another coastal village in Greece with the same name
An interesting fact, that tourists sometimes confuse this village and an another seaside settlement, which has the same name in Greece. The other Sivota is located in the Epirus region, between Parga and Igoumenitsa, and it is much larger than the Lefkadian Syvota, with a population of 900.
The distance between these two Greek villages is 140 kilometers, and the only common thing that both of these travel destinations are picturesque seaside resorts.
Apartments and studios of Sivota for stay
The tiny village of Syvota has unique charm for holidays, and offer some apartments and studios for travellers in Lefkada Island. In our opinion Sivota is recommended primarily for guests, who are looking for an accommodation in a quiet, charming fishing village, would like to stay away from the crowds.
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The settlements is maybe small, but the best restaurants, bakery and a supermarket take care for the needs of the local guests.
Sivota photos and infos
- Known as: Syvota, Σύβοτα
- Population: 100 (increases during summer months)
- Facilities: taverns, coffee bars, bakery, apartments and studios for rent, supermarket, port, ATM, boat rental service, gift shop, parking lot
- Nearest beaches: Afteli beach (6,6 km), Amousa beach (9 km), Mikros Gialos beach (12 km)
Why we like
Pretty fishing village with thousands of flowers
Safe conditions for yachts and boats
Boat rentals
Pleasant restaurants and coffee bars with sea views
Possible disadvantages
Great beaches are located further away
Local bus transports run rare
