The island of Lefkas
Lefkas or Lefkada is one of the main islands of the Ionian Sea in the western part of Greece. The impressive landscapes, unique combination of green pine slopes, astonishing white-rock cliff formations and impressive white sandy beaches with turquoise-blue water, as well as the easy accessibility cast Lefkas a very popular destination for summer holidays.
Apart from the natural beauties, even the most demanding visitor of any age will be allured by the variety of cultural events, water sport possibilities, walking tracks & short trip selections, and of course the rich nightlife.
The traditional picturesque village Agios Nikitas
Only 12 kilometres west of Lefkada Town, the village is nicely established in a small bay. Surrounded by olive groves and cypress hills on one side and turquoise waters next to white cliffs on the other in perfect natural harmony, the village suggests a perfect destination for relaxation.
The western part of the island holds almost all of the paradise-like beaches, such as Milos, Kathisma, Porto Katsiki, Egkremni, etc., making Agios Nikitas the most suitable starting point for exploration.
Sightseeing
During your stay at Averto you will have the chance to visit many of the sights of the island and the region. Some of the sights worth visiting include:
The town of Lefkas (12 km)
The Art Gallery of the post Byzantine Icons, the holly monastery of Faneromeni and other Byzantine churches with beautiful murals, the Folklore Museum, the Museum of Fonografos are some of the many interesting places you can find in the town.
The magnificent white beaches (1 to 30 km)
From the nice protected beaches of Milos and Agios Nikitas, to the astonishing cliffs of Porto Katsiki, the western side of the island presents numerous options to enjoy the clean waters of the Ionian Sea.
Mountainous villages (6 to 20 km)
The mountains of Lefkas hide many picturesque villages with old houses made of stone and can take you back to the old times. The nearby village 'Karya' is one of the most famous and also holds an organised Folklore Museum.
The nearby islands (30 km to Nydri)
Skorpios, Onasis' island, Meganisi and the cave of the historical submarine Papanikolis which fought during the World War II, the island of the poet Aristotelis Valaoritis, Madouri. Boat-rides set on from Nydri on daily bases.
The intact shores of Aitoloakarnanian region (25 to 50 km)
This part of Western Greece presents many hiden locations for adventure seekers.
The management of Averto is willing to give you any information about the sights and the nightlife of the island.
Averto hotel
Agios Nikitas, 31080 Lefkáda, Greece
+30 2645 097101
info@averto-lefkas.com