Traveling Around Lefkada, Greece 🇬🇷 | Best Beaches, Villages & Things To See.
Birmingham airport, where the temperature is a miserable 15°, wet, drizzly, depressing, perfect for one of those reflective moments when you ask yourself, why didn’t I book a holiday sooner? But in a mere 3 and 1/2 hours. Yes, that’s right, 3 and 1/2 hours, which is roughly the time it takes to crawl through the M25 at rush hour, we landed in PVA, Greece. And for all of us, have a lovely holiday. We’ve left behind the chill and gloom and landed in a fan assisted oven. So, we collect our luggage pretty easy when there’s only one plane that’s landed at the airport that day and head straight outside to our hire car. And then we’re off cruising down the island to Nikki, a 25-minute drive. No traffic, no stress, except for one thing, the steering wheel. Why do they insist on putting it on the wrong side of the car? I felt like I was learning to drive all over again. [Music] [Music] Now, before we could check into our accommodation, because apparently turning up on time in Greece is a bad thing, we decided to hit the beach at Guiois to be precise. And what a beach. The kind of place that makes you question everything about your life choices. Back in so England, the sea blue green and sparkling like someone spilled glitter onto it. The sky as clear and endless as the M1, but without the congestion. [Music] But here’s the thing. A guillotanis is also a kite surfer’s paradise. Now, if you’ve ever wondered what happens when people attach themselves to massive kites and launch themselves across the water at breakneck speeds, this is it. It’s part sport, part madness. With each gust of wind, these adrenaline junkies are pulled across the sea, jumping and flipping like they’ve made a deal with gravity. But unbeknown to them, gravity has decided to take a day off. It’s utterly mesmerizing. [Music] In the background, these windmills, big ancient things that look like they’ve seen it all. From pirates to sunburnt tourists trying to get into their wets suits, they just stand there totally unimpressed like grumpy old men watching the youth of today with their fancy kites. But these windmills are relics of Lefarda’s past. Once vital to the local community, now form part of the stunning backdrop for the modern sport. Beyond the beach, the beauty of Lefarta can be seen. Lush green hills stretch towards the horizon as we sit here between the sea and the lagoon behind us. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] The next day, we decided to be spontaneous. Now, spontaneity is usually the enemy of common sense, but we were on holiday, so why not? [Music] We jumped on the ferry from Nidri to Meganissi. A good idea, right? Wrong. Mistake number one was assuming the ferry would take us to the main village on the island. Nope. Instead, we were dropped off at Porto Spillilia, which to be fair sounds exotic, but is really just a small port. [Music] [Music] [Music] We missed the only connection to to see the island as we walked past a waiting mini bus, which of course we didn’t realize was the public transport for the island until we were leaving to go back to Nidri. Classic. So, we did what any rational person would do. We walked up a hill, a very steep hill in the blazing sun. By the time we reached the top, I felt like I’d just climbed Everest. [Music] [Music] [Music] Fortunately, there was a village at the summit with cold drinks and a stunning view that made up for it. Well, sort of. We will return next time and we’ll take a car over with us. After all, that’s what it’s for. [Music] So, without transport, we didn’t get to see much of the island at all. [Music] [Music] After our little megaizy mishap, we returned to Nidri, which is bustling with shops, bars, restaurants, essentially everything you need to distract yourself from your sunburn. [Music] [Music] [Music] We sit ourselves down at the Maribou Beach Bar, a cool place for a great iced drink and the Perfect spot to watch the world go by. Or at least the part of the world that’s on holiday and hasn’t figured out how to pronounce Gyros. [Music] Hey. [Music] Hey. Hey. [Music] Learda is a lush green island covered in pine trees and hills hills so steep that driving up them feels like you’re auditioning for a new stunt driving job. [Music] Our next stop is Vaseliki, a lovely little village on the southern tip of the island. It’s got everything. Bars, cafes, and restaurants all surrounding an old port that looks like it’s straight off the front of a postcard. There’s even a ferry here that will take you to Kefalonia. Not that we took it. That’s a sick [Music] [Music] Good. [Music] [Music] Thank you. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Take a picture down there. It’s quite interesting. [Music] Hello. [Music] [Music] There we go. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] While we were here, we decided to visit the lighthouse because why not add a bit of terror into our day? The road to the lighthouse is narrow, winding, and very, very high up. [Music] Hey. You’ll need a car with a lot of guts if you want to make it up those hills. Some of the roads are so narrow and winding that you’ll find yourself praying you don’t meet another car or worse, a lorry coming the other way. [Music] And then there are the steep drops on the side of the road. Sheer cliffs, no barriers. One wrong move and you’re tumbling down to the sea. Faster than my wife can can down a rum and coke. And just to add insult to injury, petrol prices are absolutely eyewatering. €150 for diesel and above €2 for petrol. You start wondering if walking isn’t such a bad idea after all. But our trusty diesel tooured around the island three times on just half a tank, which I thought was not too shabby. [Music] feel. You know, you [Music] When we finally arrived, there’s a path up to the lighthouse. It’s steep, rocky, and not made for anyone who’s just eaten a large lunch, but the effort and the view was worth it. [Music] [Music] [Music] I’m [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] But here’s the thing. While the north is for kite surfers, Basili is all about paddle boarding and wind surfing. It’s like an aquatic circus with people flying across the water on boards while holding on to their sails for dear life. [Music] Data [Music] D. [Music] [Music] [Music] and just as we were getting ready to soak in the views, disaster struck. Everyone’s phone started going off with an emergency alert, a threat to life and property warning. Apparently, we’re about to be hit by a thunderstorm of biblical proportions. Did it happen? No. The sky turned black, but we just had a shower of rain. Typical. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] And so we left Learda with beautiful blue skies until we landed in Britain where it was of course raining again. The drive home was a predictable slog of traffic jams and gray skies. But you know what? Lifarta is a brilliant place. We will definitely be back. Next time we might even bring our kite with us or at the very least an umbrella.
# Why visit Lefkada?
• Exotic turquoise waters
• Easy access (you can drive there – no ferry needed!)
• Incredible beaches ranked among the best in Europe
Traveling Around Lefkada, Greece 🇬🇷 | Best Beaches, Villages & Things To Do
Join us as we explore the stunning Greek island of Lefkada – known as the “Caribbean of Greece.” From the world-famous Porto Katsiki Beach and the turquoise waters of Egremni, to the charming streets of Lefkada Town and the vibrant kitesurfing scene at Agios Ioannis, this travel guide takes you around the island’s best highlights.
Discover hidden coves, traditional villages, breathtaking coastal drives, and the unforgettable Ionian Sea views that make Lefkada one of Greece’s top destinations. Perfect for beach lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone planning a Greek island holiday!
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