Greece Lefkada Tours

Lefkada Tours cover an Ionian island connected to the Greek mainland by a causeway and a short floating bridge, a rarity among Greek islands that otherwise require a ferry crossing. West of the island's forested interior, a line of limestone cliffs drops straight into the sea, backing beaches that rank among the most photographed in Greece.

Positioned within a longer Greece itinerary or visited on its own from the Ionian coast, Lefkada tours generally split time between the beaches of the west coast, the hilltop villages inland and short boat trips to neighboring islands such as Meganisi and Skorpios.

Porto Katsiki and the West Coast Beaches

Porto Katsiki, backed by pale cliffs that rise more than 200 meters above the water, draws visitors down a steep staircase carved into the rock for a stretch of turquoise sea. Nearby, Egremni and Kathisma offer similarly dramatic cliff backdrops with easier access and longer stretches of sand.

Vasiliki and Windsurfing

On the island's south coast, the bay at Vasiliki funnels a steady afternoon wind that has made it one of Europe's established windsurfing and kitesurfing centers, with schools and equipment rental operating through the summer season.

Hilltop Villages

Inland, villages such as Karya and Englouvi sit at altitude among vineyards and walnut groves, with stone houses and squares that see far fewer visitors than the coast. Karya is known locally for embroidery work still practiced by village women.

Lefkada Town and the Causeway

Lefkada Town, the island's capital, retains wooden-framed houses built low to withstand earthquakes, along with a waterfront lined with cafes and the Santa Maura fortress guarding the channel. The causeway and floating bridge connecting the island to the mainland make Lefkada reachable by car, without a ferry crossing.

Nydri and Boat Trips to Meganisi

On the sheltered east coast, the town of Nydri serves as the main base for boat excursions, with day trips running to the nearby island of Meganisi and past the small private island of Skorpios, once owned by the Onassis family. A short drive inland from Nydri leads to a set of waterfalls at Dimosari Gorge, reached on foot through a shaded ravine.

Getting to Lefkada

The nearest airport is on the neighboring island of Preveza, connected to Lefkada by a short bridge and ferry crossing over the Aktio-Preveza channel, with seasonal flights from several European cities. Drivers can also reach the island directly from mainland Greece via the causeway near Aitoliko-Acarnania, without needing a boat at all.

Lefkada Tour Packages

Multi-day itineraries often link Lefkada with other Ionian islands, sailing or driving along the coast to combine beach time with island-hopping. The 5 day/4 night Lefkada to Corfu package follows this route, connecting Lefkada's beaches with the towns and coastline of Corfu further north.

Best Time to Visit Lefkada

June through September brings the warmest sea temperatures and the most reliable wind for windsurfing at Vasiliki, while May and October offer quieter beaches and cooler conditions for exploring the hilltop villages.