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Lefkada is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Lefkada. It is situated on the northern part of the island, approximately 1 hour by automobile away from Aktion National Airport.
The largest resort on the island is Nidri. It is set in a sheltered location with views across to Skorpios (formerly owned by Aristotle Onassis).
20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Nidri is the resort of Vasiliki, a windsurfing center. There are ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca from Vasiliki. South of Vasiliki is Cape Lefkada, where the Greek female poet Sappho allegedly leapt to her death from the 30 m high cliffs.
The famous beach of Porto Katsiki is located on Lefkada's west coast. Lefkada was attached to mainland Greece (see above about Homer's Ithaca being Lefkada).
His tomb is in the Geni area of Nydri
Wilhelm Dörpfeld died in 1940 on the island of Lefkada, Greece, believing that the bay of Nidri was the historical Ithaca, home of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey.
Egremni beach considered one of the best of the Mediterranean
A famous beach 2 km long surrounded by impressive cliffs,
Kathisma beach most cosmopolitan
Kathisma beach most cosmopolitan seashore, organized with umbrellas, loungers, beach bar and restaurants
Lefkas Marina is situated on the eastern side of Lefkas island,
One of the most modern marinas of the Mediterranean
The view from the mountain to the surrounding areas is unique and the walk among the ancient trees will reward you
Mount Skaros that rises above Nikiana is the Homeric «Niion» according to the great German archaeologist Dörpfeld.