Lefkada is the fourth largest island in the Ionian Sea located between Corfu and Cephalonia . A thin strip of sea (50m) is all that separates the island from the prefecture of Akarnania . The two coasts are connected with a bridge.
The population of the island is 23.000 inhabitants. Twenty four small and satellite islands (Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Scorpios, Madouri, Sparti, Thilia, Kithros) surround the main island which is divided in 6 Municipalities and 2 communities.
The interior of the island is 70% mountainous and has retained its agricultural character untouched to a great degree. The western side of the island is dominated by the green of pines. Some of Europe 's most beautiful beaches lie along this shoreline ( Kathisma, Porto Katsiki). The eastern side is calm and quiet with strongly developed tourist resorts. Nydri and Scorpios, the island of Onassis , are the most famous ones.
Kathisma beach
Faneromeni Monastery and lefkas town in the distance.
Porto Katsiki beach
The magnificent landscapes, the churches and monasteries, the Santa Mavra Castle and the historical city of Lefkas compose the unbelievable beauty of the island and make it an ideal destination for its visitors.
of pines. Some of Europe 's most beautiful beaches lie along this shoreline ( Kathisma, Porto Katsiki). The eastern side is calm and quiet with strongly developed tourist resorts. Nydri and Scorpios, the island of Onassis , are the most famous ones. 
