Vlicho

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Vlicho Nidri Lefkada

Vlicho (Vlycho) is a small village of Lefkada Island, which is located on the east coast, just a few kilometers away from the southern side of Nidri. The houses of the Vlycho were built on a narrow place, where the slopes of the mountains and the sea meet. The main road which leads on the east coast of Lefkada passes through the village, so literally everyone drive through Vlicho, who travel by car or by scooter between Nidri and Vasiliki.

Lefkada Vlicho

In front of the village, which is known also as Vlycho or Βλυχό in Greek language, you can see the hills of Yenion peninsula, and a shallow lagoon.

What to find in Vlicho in Lefkada Island

Due to geographical conditions the village is quite long and narrow, Vlicho only consists a few streets. On the main street, which leads between the houses and the lagoon, there can be find the local restaurants, a mini market and a bakery. Beside the road there is a roadwalk for pedestrians, which connects to each other the tourist facilites. On the southern side of Vlicho was built a small playground with swings and climbing frames for children.

Vlicho port Lefkada

Vlicho is known well from its ship repair facilities, which were built betweeen the village and Nidri. If you drive through the village, next to the bay you can see dozens of boats which are under construction. Next to the road there is a port for smaller and larger boats.

Due to the boat repair activities the bay of Vlicho is not recommended for a swim, and there are no organized beaches at all. The sea is usually contiminated with oil and other dark-coloured lubricants here, and the shallow water of Vlicho bay refreshes slowly. The nearest best beaches from Vlicho, which are recommended for a swim or for a snorkel in Lefkada Island are Desimi beach 3 kilometers away, Nidri beach 6 kilometers away, and Mikros Gialos beach approx. 10 kilometers away.

Vlicho main street

There are two petrol stations of Lefkada near Vlycho, in its north and in its southern sides both. In the direction of Nidri there can be find a car wash for vehicles.

Where to stay

Vlicho is a long and narrow village in Lefkada Island, where the best feature is its nearness to Nidri. Of course some studios and apartments can be rented here as well, which have sometimes lower rates than in Nidri.

For the accommodations of the island just click here, where you can find the apartments and studios of Lefkada, Greece for holidays!

Vlicho photos and infos

  • Coordinates:  38.684246, 20.698375
  • 21 km south from Lefkada town
  • Population: 50 (increases during summer months)
  • Facilities: apartments, studios, supermarkets, taverns, bars, ship repair facilities
  • Nearest beaches: Nidri beach (6km), Desimi beach (3 km), Mikros Gialos beach (10 km)

+ Reasons to visit

  • calm atmospheres
  • in the area of Nidri

– Cons

  • ship repair facilities in the bay
  • the local beaches are not suitable for swim

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