Stories and guides from Lefkada
Written by someone who lives on the island all year round: beaches, villages, roads and the kind of advice you pass on to a friend.
Lefkada with kids: gentle beaches, calm bays and Ema's tips
Where the water entry is gentle, where to find shade at noon and which activities genuinely work with little ones. The family guide, built from parents' questions.
7 days in Lefkada: the itinerary I would give a friend
The great western beaches, a full day at sea, a waterfall, mountain villages and enough slack for it to still feel like a holiday. Polished over years of "Ema, what do we do today?".
Where to stay in Lefkada: Nidri, Nikiana or the west coast?
The east is calm with everything on foot, the west has the beaches from the photos. An honest guide to Lefkada's areas, and my advice for a first visit.
When to visit Lefkada: a month-by-month guide from May to October
May is green and quiet, August is full of life, September has the warmest sea. What each month looks like on the island, told by someone who lives here all year.
How to get to Lefkada: by car from Romania or by plane
No ferry, no boarding queue: Lefkada is the only big Ionian island you can drive straight onto. The full guide to the journey, from vignettes to the floating bridge.