Where to stay in Lefkada: the best areas
The best area to stay in Lefkada depends on your holiday: Agios Nikitas for the west-coast beaches, Nidri for boat trips and a lively resort, Vasiliki for windsurfing, Lefkada town for culture and evenings out, and Sivota or Poros for a quiet bay.
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Where to stay in Lefkada, by the holiday you want
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The famous west-coast beaches: Agios Nikitas
A traditional village with its own sandy beach, 2 km from Kathisma and close to Pefkoulia. Further south, Athani is 9 km from Porto Katsiki.
Boat trips and a lively resort: Nidri
The busiest resort on the island, 17 km from town, with shops, tavernas and boats to Meganisi, Skorpios and Madouri.
Windsurfing: Vasiliki
A long bay where the wind from the valley makes ideal windsurfing conditions, with daily ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca and boats to Agiofili and Porto Katsiki.
Culture, dining and evenings out: Lefkada town
The capital, with the castle of Santa Maura, museums, tavernas and bars. The Blue Flag beaches of Ai Giannis, Gyra and Ammoglossa are 5 minutes away by car.
A quiet bay and fish tavernas: Sivota
A fjord-like bay with a marina full of yachts and fish tavernas around the harbour. There is no beach in the bay itself.
A short transfer from the airport: Lefkada town or Ligia
Preveza-Aktion airport (PVK) is 20 km from Lefkada town, about 25 minutes by road. Ligia, a fishing village, is 6 km further south.
Cooler hills and tradition: Karia
A mountain village 14 km from town, famous for its needlework. It is inland, so you drive to the beaches.
A quiet south-east village: Poros
A traditional village 27 km from town, close to the white-pebble beach of Mikros Gialos.
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The areas of Lefkada compared
Distance from Lefkada town, what each area suits, and what to know before you book.
| Area | From town | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkada town | 0 km | Culture, shops, tavernas and nightlife | Beaches are a 5-minute drive, not on the doorstep |
| Ligia | 6 km | Fish tavernas, a short hop to town | Only a small beach in the village |
| Agios Nikitas | 14 km | West-coast beaches and a traditional village | Ever more popular; Kathisma beach is 2 km away |
| Karia | 14 km | Mountain air, tradition, the August wedding revival | Inland, with no beach |
| Nidri | 17 km | Boat trips, tavernas and the busiest resort | The busiest area in high season |
| Poros | 27 km | A quiet village and Mikros Gialos beach | Further from town and the west coast |
| Sivota | 30 km | A sheltered bay, yachts and fish tavernas | No beach in the bay itself |
| Vasiliki | 38 km | Windsurfing and ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca | The furthest of these bases from Lefkada town |
Want the history and sights of every village? Read our guide to the areas of Lefkada.
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Where to stay: questions
Short answers to what travellers ask us most.
What is the best area to stay in Lefkada?
It depends on your holiday. Stay in Agios Nikitas for the west-coast beaches, Nidri for boat trips and a lively resort, Vasiliki for windsurfing, Lefkada town for culture and evenings out, and Sivota or Poros for a quiet bay.
Where should I stay in Lefkada for the best beaches?
On the west coast. Agios Nikitas has its own sandy beach and is 2 km from Kathisma, and Athani is 9 km from Porto Katsiki. Compare every beach in our guide to the beaches of Lefkada.
Is Nidri or Vasiliki better for a holiday?
Nidri suits you if you want boat trips to Meganisi and Skorpios, plenty of shops and tavernas, and a busy resort 17 km from town. Vasiliki suits windsurfers and anyone planning day trips to Kefalonia or Ithaca by ferry, but it is 38 km from Lefkada town.
How far is Lefkada from the airport?
Preveza-Aktion airport (PVK) is 20 km from Lefkada town, about 25 minutes by taxi, transfer or rental car across the floating bridge. Nidri is a further 17 km and Vasiliki 38 km from town. See how to get to Lefkada.
Should I rent a villa, an apartment or a hotel room in Lefkada?
Villas suit families and groups who want a private pool and space; apartments suit couples and short stays; hotels suit travellers who want daily service. Browse Lefkada villas with private pools, apartments or hotels in Lefkada.
Do I need a car if I stay in Lefkada?
For most areas, yes. The famous beaches are on the west coast and the villages are spread across the island, so a car gives you freedom. Pick one up at Preveza airport or hire one locally in Lefkada.
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