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Lefkáda

Ionian Islands, Greece · Europe

About Lefkáda

Lefkáda is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Nidhríon, 45km from Acheron Springs.

Lefkáda is a town located in Ionian Islands, Greece. With a population of 8,673, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lefkáda sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lefkáda to your route.

About Lefkáda

Lefkada City (Greek: Πόλη της Λευκάδας, Póli tis Lefkádas) is a city and a former municipality on the island of Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lefkada, of which it is a municipal unit. It is the capital and main town of the island of Lefkada,

Read more located in the northern and northeastern part of the island. The city had a population of 9,253 inhabitants at the 2021 census. The municipal unit has a land area of 60.628 square kilometres (23.409 sq mi) and a population of 13,540 (2021).

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Where is Lefkáda located?

Lefkáda is located in Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.8304 latitude, 20.7044 longitude.

What is the population of Lefkáda?

Lefkáda has a population of approximately 8,673 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
8,673
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Ionian Islands
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.8304, 20.7044

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Lefkáda

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Preveza

A charming coastal town at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf with Venetian architecture, excellent seafood, and proximity to ancient Nikopolis.

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Porto Katsiki

A dramatic Lefkada beach at the base of towering white cliffs, accessible via a steep staircase with vivid blue waters below.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Acheron Springs

Wade the icy turquoise river of the mythic underworld through a leafy gorge near Glyki.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ithaca

The legendary homeland of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, a lush green Ionian island of secluded bays and mythical resonance.

52 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Myrtos Beach

A breathtaking sweep of white pebbles backed by enormous limestone cliffs on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Assos

A tiny pastel-colored village on Kefalonia connected to a Venetian castle on a peninsula, surrounded by cypress-covered hills.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Lefkáda

  • 78 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lefkáda.

Nidhríon

🇬🇷 Greece

13 km awayPop. 1,402

Préveza

🇬🇷 Greece

15 km awayPop. 17,283

Pálairos

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 3,799

Vónitsa

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km awayPop. 4,703

Monastiráki

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 1,299

Kandíla

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 866

Archontochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

32 km awayPop. 1,194

Anéza

🇬🇷 Greece

34 km awayPop. 1,111

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