Greek Islands

Lefkada is impressive even as it first greets the visitor, as he crosses the narrow strip of dry land and the 50-metre long floating bridge from the coast of Aitoloakarnania. The bridge turns around on itself allowing small boats to pass through the canal of Lefkada. Gyra is one of Lefkada's most important natural beauties. This narrow strip of white sand, 7 kilometres long, which embraces the lagoon on the north of the island, makes the landscape quite special. Gyra begins from the point almost behind the Kastro, creating Ammoglossa ('sand tongue') and reaching as far as the other side, beyond the town. Inside the lagoon is the 'ivari,' where fish are bred in special, traditional wicker baskets and grow within natural conditions.

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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.
Lefkada ‘s geographic coordinates are 38-34 until 38-51 north latitude and 20-34, 20-45 east lengh.
The north coast of Lefkada is the Cape of Santa Mavra and the south is the Lefkatas Cape which is only five miles away from Cefalonia...

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.

A street above the sea level (1800m long ) leads to the town of Lefkas. On the right hand there is the Lagoon of Lefkas with its famous beach of Agios Ioannis and Gyra with its characteristic windmills.
On the left hand the sea path leads the ships to the eastern side when the bridge rises.
On the eastern part of the town is the modern marina.
Marina can host up to 600 yachts and its building facilities include a control tower, multi-purpose building, sailing club, office and retail unit....

In the south-east of Lefkada there is a green, deep gulf inside the cove of Sivota. The cove closes the gulf and leaves a small entrance to the Ionian Sea. The boats are naturally protected by the waves, the wind and the streams.
Inside the gulf we find the village of Sivota with its traditional houses, the coffee shops, the fish taverns, the small café-bars along the beautiful quay ( there is a bar inside an old oil factory).
 

The gulf of Sivota is a true sailing paradise. In the summer sailing boats from all over the world anchor in this calm gulf.
Lefkatas Cape or Cavo Dukato or the Lady ’s Cape or Nira (as the locals call it). It is the biggest and the most south cape of the island , 5 miles away from Cefalonia. Homer mentions it in his work. In the Antiquity human sacrifices were taking place on it. They would also throw criminals for purification. ...

The town of Lefkada is 385 Km far away from Athens, 420 Km from Thessaloniki and 100 Km from Igoumenitsa.
Lefkada has a bridge (free pass) that connects the island with the other part of Greece,Aitolokarnania.
The Preveza-Aktio submerged tunnel makes access to the island easy from Northwest Greece and the port of IgouEuropemenitsa which is a major gateway to Wastern
and Central .
Opening of the Rio-Antirrio bridge will significantly improve connections between
Lefkada and the rest of Greece and the port of Patra (170 Km) which is the second major gateway to Europe...

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