Lefkada
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General Information
Other Name: Leucas, District: Lefkada, State: Ionian Islands , Greece
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 26450
Importance: The myth about Sappho''s suicide at Cape Lefkada is related to other myths linking the island to the ancient Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, and to Odysseus, the hero of Homer''s Odyssey.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Lefkadais a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The city of Lefkada, is at the north of the island, approximately 20 minutes by automobile away from Aktion National Airport. The Prefecture of Lefkada comprises Lefkada island plus the smaller nearby islands of Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Madouri, Skorpios, and Sparti. It is the smallest prefecture of Greece in both land area and population (2001 census).Location
The east coast section of the island has small resorts of Lefkada, Nikiana and Perigiali, all north of the largest resort on the island—Nidri. It is set in a sheltered location with views across to Skorpios—owned by Aristotle Onassis, Meganissi and other small islands, as well as the Greek mainland. The main coastal road from Lefkada to Vasiliki runs through the town, although a bypass is being built. There are regular car ferries to Kefalonia, Ithaca and Meganissi.Climate
The island has a typical Mediterranean climate: hot summers and cool winters, especially in the mountains.