Our 5 tips to visit Lefkada Town

There is a lot to do in Lefkas town, especially during the summer. 

1. Culture

There are several museums, including the large archaeological museum and several smaller ones which are great for a quick culture fix!
You can have a walk through the Marina, one of the most modern in the Mediterranean Sea. Extended in 2003 and it has moorings for over 600 yachts and sailing ships. I

2. Beach Life

Lazy days at the beach are close by at Gyra and Kastro at the end of the causeway. . It is lovely, just 15 minutes and you see the sun reflecting off the sea and feel the salty air around you.

3. Nature and health

At least once a week in the evening, we try to walk around the Lagoon, from the town to Agios Ioannis, and the Windmills. If the wind is right then you will see all the colored sails of the kite surfers. From there we make a round walk to Gyra, Kastro and back into Lefkada town which makes a 7 km walk total. During September/October pink flamingos visit us as they migrate south for the winter and the Lagoon is full with these pink birds. It’s such a pretty sight!

4. Shop & Eat

In Lefkada town there are many boutiques mainly with clothing and jewelry from Greek designers. The main shopping street Ioannou Mela is pedestrian and full of life in the mornings and evenings.
Coffee culture is big in Greece and in Lefkada sit in the main square or along the canal, take in the view and enjoy the people watching!
Eating can be quick and tasty at the gyros shop, a traditional experience at a Mezodopoleio or taverna or a modern Greek dining experience at the restaurants in the main square and marina.

5. Discover the old town streets

Walk through the small narrow streets of the old town. Here the architecture consists mainly of wooden houses with various pastel colors. In 1948 there was a very big earthquake which is why the old town has so many colors because when rebuilding the city they used the materials wood and corrugated iron from the ruined houses. 

For a relaxing break in one of the historic buildings take a look at Levkosh Apartments

To discover more about the history of Lefkada old town, please contact us for a private or group guided tour : contact@x-lh.com