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Lefkada

Lefkada

6 landmarks Day trips: 2 27 restaurants 9 parking spots

Lefkada is the only Greek island connected to the mainland by a swing bridge, making it easily accessible by car. It is known for its beaches with turquoise waters, picturesque fishing villages, and mountain villages in the interior. In addition to its natural beauty, the island offers an authentic Greek atmosphere, local tavernas, and numerous opportunities for day trips to hidden coves and nearby islands.

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Lefkada — old town and canal

Lefkada — old town and canal

old town / walk

The distinctive houses with metal facades and wooden upper floors make Lefkada instantly recognizable — this style emerged as a response to frequent earthquakes. The canal separating the island from the mainland is crossed by a drawbridge, and a walk along it offers a lovely view of the Venetian fortress of Santa Maura.

Fortress of Santa Maura

Fortress of Santa Maura

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A 14th-century Venetian fortress located on a peninsula at the entrance to the canal, it is one of the better-preserved fortresses on the Ionian Islands. The walls enclose a true village within the ramparts — churches, water cisterns, and old military barracks. Access is via a pedestrian bridge from the mainland side.

Rachi Viewpoint

Rachi Viewpoint

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Rachi Hill above the village of Exanthia offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the western coast of Lefkada and the Ionian Sea. The road to the top passes through olive groves and greenery, and the viewpoint itself is equipped with benches and a cafe that is especially popular at sunset.

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Hike to Cape Lefkatas and the lighthouse

Hike to Cape Lefkatas and the lighthouse

The southernmost cape of Lefkada, with the remains of an ancient temple of Apollo and a 19th-century lighthouse.

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Lefkada — must-see for a first visit
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Lefkada with Kids — harbor, beach and old houses
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Lefkada — Culture and the Aristocratic Spirit of the Old Town
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