A Greek island joined to the mainland by a causeway, with dazzling white-cliff beaches on the west coast and a laid-back east coast. Here's what Lefkada is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are best, with warm sea and calmer beaches. July and August are hot and busy, and the west coast can be windy, which is great for windsurfing at Vasiliki. The season runs from May to October.
A dazzling beach beneath white cliffs on the southwest tip.
A long, wild beach with turquoise water.
One of Europe's best windsurfing bays, with lessons for beginners.
Cruise to Skorpios, Meganisi and sea caves.
A short walk to a waterfall and pool near Nydri.
Colourful houses with tin upper floors and a lively harbour.
Yes. It has some of Greece's most beautiful beaches, and you can drive there, which makes it easy to explore.
Fly into Preveza, which has summer flights from the UK, then drive about 30 minutes over the causeway.
Yes, to reach the west coast beaches. Roads are winding, so allow time.
June and September, around 27 to 28°C.
Nydri is lively and good for boat trips, Vasiliki for windsurfing, and Agios Nikitas for west coast beaches.
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