Lefkada
Sailing Destinations
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Lefkada - Lefkas
A breathtaking island with turquoise waters, stunning beaches, and charming villages, perfect for sailing and exploration.
The stories of Sappho’s suicide and that of Artemisia of Caria jumping from the cliffs at Cape Lefkada are related to other myths linking the island to the ancient Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The island is also linked to Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s Odyssey. The German archaeologist Wilhelm Dörpfeld, having performed excavations at various locations of Lefkada, was able to obtain funding to do work on the island by suggesting that Lefkada was Homer’s Ithaca, and the palace of Odysseus was located west of Nydri on the south coast of Lefkada.
Poros Bay
Poros is situated in the southeastern part of Lefkada. With its crystal-clear waters and white pebble beach, the bay offers an ideal location for swimming. Shielded from southerly winds, it provides a fantastic opportunity for relaxation and boasts numerous dining and shopping options nearby.
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Swimming
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Snorkeling
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Sightseeing
- Restaurants
Mooring
- Difficulty: Easy
- Not protected from south winds
Nikiana Harbor
A quaint fishing harbor of Nikiana, one of the best bays where you can drop anchor. Choose this spot if you seek tranquility or if a seafood feast is your preferred meal.
- Swimming
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Difficulty: Medium
- Port Protected up to 5 beaufort
- Avoid in case of strong North direction wind
Sivota Village
The Sivota of Lefkada have been characterized as a traditional settlement. It is a small quiet village in the southern part of the island and one of the most picturesque ports of the Ionian, in a natural harbor that provides the possibility of mooring pleasure boats.
It is known to sailors as they prefer it as an ideal and safe destination for their sea voyages and its unique natural beauty. With the sea “advancing” deep into the land and embraced by hills full of olive trees, it brings to mind images from elsewhere.
- Swimming
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Difficulty: Easy
- Port Protected up to 5 beaufort
- Avoid in case of strong South direction winds
Porto Katsiki Beach
Porto Katsiki stands out as one of the most stunning beaches on the island, situated in the southwest region of Lefkada. Here, you can immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Ionian Sea against a backdrop of rugged white cliffs.
- Swimming
- Sightseeing
- Snorkeling
- Difficulty: Medium
- Best to visit in good weather conditions with no N, NW, W, SW and S winds
Egremni Beach
Egremni Beach, renowned as one of the Mediterranean’s top destinations, stretches over 2 kilometers and boasts breathtaking vistas. Bordered by a towering cliff on one side and the expansive sea on the other, it promises unparalleled scenery.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Difficulty: Medium
- Best to visit in good weather conditions with no N, NW, W, SW and S winds
