The
island of Lefkada lying between Corfu and Cephalonia
in the Ionian Sea will impress you with its contrasts.
Lefkad offers an idyllic picture, the island is
very green covered with pine and plane trees,cypress
and oaks.It has endlles golden sun beaches Agios
Nikitas, Pefkoulia, Kathisma Porto Katsiki, Ayiofili
and Gremni are among the most beautiful beaches
of the Mediterranean . The water is crystal clear
and shifts from deep blue to emerald. The largest
part of the island is mountainous with enchanting
landscapes, picturesque little villages that keep
their traditions and charm untouched.
The town of Lefkada (or Lefkas) , the salt lake
and the Castle of Agia Mavra on the north-eastern
sideof the island are the visitor’s first
sights of Lefkas
The southeast coast of Lefkada is embroidered
by small verdant islands. During the summer caique
tours are organized to the islands of Scorpios
- property of the Onassis family- , Madouri, Meganissi,
Ithaque, the picturesque port of Fiscardo in Cephalonia
as well as the lovely coastal town of Parga in
Epirus and the Paxi islands. Lefkada is connected
to the mainland by a bridge 50- meters long and
can be reached by car. Thus it gives the visitor
the chance to explore the region of Epirus and
get to know the towns of Preveza and Parga,the
site of ancient Nicopolis, the well known theater
of Dodoni or even Ioannina with the lake , the
cave of Perama and Vrelis wax museum.
THE VILLAGE NIKIANA
Philippos Hotel - Apartments is ideally located
for those who wish to discover the island. The
complex is in the village of Episkopos/Nikiana,
7 km from the capital of the island Leucade, 8
km from the well known resort Nidri, 1 km from
the port, only 150 m from the beach of Episkopos
with it's crystal clear waters, and 26 km from
Aktio/Preveza airport. (Direct charter flights
to and from many European major cities as well
as daily scheduled flights to and from Athens).
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