| Lefkada is the fourth
biggest island of the Ionian Sea . It is situated between Corfu
and Cefalonia, very close to the north-west coast of Aitoloakarnania
, from which is separated with a lagoon . The tour around Lefkas
begins from the bridge of Lefkas which links the island with the
greek mainland (free of charge) and is considered to be the road
connection of the island. The town of Lefkada is 385 Km far away
from Athens , 420 Km from Thessaloniki and 100 Km from Igoumenitsa.
Lefkada has got wonderful beaches of amazing beauty
which are popular worldwide. Crystal –clear emerald waters on white
sand,hidden underneath craggy rocks are exposed to the visitors
as they walk along the west and south side beaches. In the east,
the exquisite sady beaches which unfold in front of calm waters
offer the bathers the chance of doing all kinds of water sports.
Nikiana
Beautiful picturesque village with port and many
fish taverns.
Here you will find: beautiful beaches with sand
or pebbles, calm sea (ideal for families with small children), the
mountain of Skari , one of the most important natural sightseeing
in the area for its flora and fauna.
The Monastery of Agion Pateron is built inside
a cave up on the mountain, 4km from Nikiana.
The area combines harmonically the sea and
the mountain.
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