Yacht Charter Lefkas

Yacht Charter Lefkas – Enjoy the Ionian Charm

On the Greek island of Lefkada you’ll find the town of yacht charter Lefkas that still bears the marks of the numerous peoples who passed by here, from the Venetians to the Ottomans. A great place with a stunning natural setting and plenty of history, not to mention a touristic pedigree that goes back hundreds of years.

Lefkada Island is one of the most popular locations in the Ionian Sea, on Greece’s west coast, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway and also a floating bridge. In the north part of the island the  tourist can find the city of Lefkas (Lefkada in Greek), which has a strong tourist tradition.

The town of yacht carter Lefkas acts as prefecture and capital city to the region which bears the same name, making it the most important on the island, and not just for visitors. It also happens to be the largest town on the island.

Travelling is made easy for any tourist group due to the proximity of the Aktion National Airport, a 20-minute ride by car. This airport has permanent flights from operators such asOlympic Air and Air Berlin, with added fights during the summer months from Austrian Airlines, Transavia, Sky Airlines and Viking Airlines in order to cope with increasing demand.

The main route to arrive in by car is the Greek National Road 42 which is connected to the E55 road for people coming in from foreign countries. Of course, there is also bus access available from Athens and a marina which caters to visitors coming in by water. Ferry runs can be made to neighboring Nydri and then take a bus back to yacht charter Lefkas.

Many of the crews visiting yacht charter Lefkas say the canal and Gyra are one of the most beautiful parts of town. We should explain that the Gyra is a long narrow strip of white sand which borders the crystal blue lagoon. This part of the town is also the perfect place to visit if you’re into bird watching as herons, swans and wild ducks and geese all nest here.

Other places of interests include the archeological museum, the folklore museum and the museum of photographs where you can find lovely souvenirs of the sunny resort and other places on the island. You’ll also appreciate the Santa Maura Castle and the numerous monasteries scattered throughout town, some very old.

The best thing about eating out in yacht charter Lefkas is that you’ll find a price for every pocket. But the main ingredient here has to be the fresh fish served in a variety of combinations at the numerous restaurants around town. So be prepared for some delicious and fresh dishes to excite your taste buds. Of course, if you are afraid of experimenting and want to be on the safe side, there are also restaurants which serve international dishes.

If you like the nightlife, then you’re in luck, because yacht charter Lefkas is the capital of after dark entertainment on the island. Just like in many other places in Greece, a pleasure sailor can find lots of bars, clubs and live music venues which are open until the early hours of the morning. You simply have to make the choice what sort of an evening you’re planning on spending.

Now let’s talk about the local events which in this part of Greece are the customary religious holidays, always held in high regard in this country, but there are also lots of cultural festivals, especially during summer which are used by the local authorities to showcase the local traditions to visitors.

Also, you’ll be happy to know that yacht charter Lefkas is also a place where water sports and sailing are held in high regard. In July, there’s the “Watersports Ocean Festival” and in October there’s the yearly regatta which attracts crowds from all over the world.