City break in Lefkada. Active leisure ideas for Lefkada - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Each resort of Lefkada offers vacationers to enjoy a variety of entertainment options, to relax on the beautiful beaches and to have a look in attractive shops. The island has both noisy crowded resorts and quiet remote tourist areas, so it isn’t difficult to choose a suitable place to stay. The village of Agios Nikitas is famous for its spacious sandy beaches surrounded by high mountains. This stretch of coast is perfect for a relaxing holiday in a peaceful and quiet environment; fans of eco-tourism would also enjoy time here. At any time, you can leave the hot beach and go to the foothills; there in the shade of century-old trees there is always a pleasant coolness.

Picturesque bay of Vassiliki is also surrounded by high mountains, these places have been chosen by windsurfing fans. Beaches are well-equipped for sports entertainment; attractive restaurants are another feature of the resort. In evenings, trips on yachts are organized for all interested; from the bay you can easily get to popular beaches of Porto Katziki and Agiofilli. Villages Nikiana and Ligia are also located in very beautiful scenery. Fans of environmental tourism like to relax here, shopping fans would also like these towns. There are numerous beautiful old houses in towns. Today, many of them are converted into taverns, shops and craft studios.

Nidri is considered the most busy and crowded resort of the island. Right here there are most popular and well equipped beaches, vibrant nightlife, fine dining and shopping places. The most interesting entertainment options are located near the waterfront. At every step you can discover interesting souvenir shops and restaurants. The popular nightlife club is Bubbles. It has no equals on the island in entertainment programs and an abundance of refreshments at the bar. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursions to the islands of Madhuri are organized on the local beach. Those wilderness areas will appeal to travelers who want to stay in a quiet and secluded place. In the heart of the island is the town of Karya. It is believed to be a great place for buying souvenirs. Local craftsmen hand-weave a beautiful lace and make tapestries. Each work of local artists is a masterpiece.

It's also worth going to Karya for the sake of having a good time in nature enjoying camping and picnicking. This is a great region for serene recreation that makes you forget about all the pressing problems. Here you will find several guesthouses where you can spend time with the whole family or friends. Excellent thematic tours of the local winery (Οινοποιείο Καρσάνικος) are also organized in Karya. Here you can learn a lot of interesting information about local wine-making traditions and, of course, taste the national drink.

Panos Water Sports, a water park located in Vasiliki, would be ideal for having fun with kids. Here, small tourists will have a chance to jump over obstacles and go down the slides. It is worth noting that virtually all the beaches of the island can offer travelers excellent water opportunities: here you can rent equipment for surfing, diving, kayaking, as well as enjoy boating, water skiing or yachting. Besides that, you can take a fishing tour and have a great time mastering this craft. In the town of Nydri, you can visit Eco Ranch Nydri and get a fantastic experience enjoying horseback riding, which is especially appreciated by little tourists.

While in the island's capital, first and foremost, tourists visit one of the local beaches and book a paragliding or sky-jumping tour - this kind of pastime is especially popular in the city. Of equal interest is Alternative Lefkada, a workshop where visitors can learn how to cook like they do in Greece. The House of Smile is another great place in Lefkada where you can have a quality rest. Wonderful massage, spa treatments, a relaxing atmosphere attract many tourists to the spa.

Most nightlife facilities are concentrated in the island's capital. So, while in Lefkada City, it's worth visiting Sea To See bar offering magnificent sea views, Joy Bar with its excellent selection of strong drinks and cocktails based on them, as well as Taratsa Open bar with its warm family atmosphere, thanks to which you can meet new friends or improve relations with the old ones. Conroys Irish Pub is recommended to those who prefer beer and a spacious atmosphere, and if you like bars specializing in live performances (usually on weekends), Havana Authentic Cuban Cafe Bar is the right place.