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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).
Porto Katsiki Lefkas the fanous beach in Greece
The loveliest beach in Greece and appears on posters promoting tourism.
The church was built in 1869. It is located to the centre of the capital’s market and it belonged to Valaoritis family.
The church of Pantokratora in Lefkada is one of the most important sights of the island.
The Dimosari Waterfalls is next to the most tourist and cosmopolitan part of the island, Nydri
The Dimosari Waterfalls are just 4 km from the sea, and the area is reminiscent of mainland Greece.
The Monastery of Faneromeni is a historic monastery located in Lefkada.
The monastery is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is also the protector and patron saint of the island.
The waterfalls of Dimosari are next to the most tourist and cosmopolitan part of the island Nydri, but the tranquility of the landscape is unique.