Holidays in Lefkas

An introduction to Lefkas

If you fancy heading for a Greek island that's still pretty much undeveloped, you'll hit the jackpot with Lefkas. Maybe it's because it's not really an island at all. Basking in the south Ionian, it's connected to the Greek mainland by a bridged causeway. Yet the moment you come here, it feels like you've stepped into a world far from the rat race. Complete with the hot summer sunshine that Greek islands invariably come with, this slice of heaven shouts peace and quiet. From the pine-cloaked mountains and green fields of the interior to the spectacular white cliffs of its west coast, Lefkas seeps tradition and tranquillity from virtually every pore. The only exceptions are parts of the east coast, where the tourist trade and yachting crowd maintain a hold. Here you'll find Nidri, the island's liveliest resort – although it falls well short of endless vast, high-rise hotels and still retains lots of local atmosphere. Elsewhere, Lefkas lays on thick layers of traditional Greek charm. Along the coast, fishing villages stretch sleepily around pretty harbours, sunbathing in the summer heat. Secluded pebble coves and long dune-fringed beaches crimp the shoreline. Locals silently tend to vegetable crops and fruit orchards. Deserted, cool mountains bear down on breathtakingly high capes, watching over sparkling azure seas. And close to the eastern shores, the wooded islets of Skorpios, Sparti and Mandouri herald the way to Meganissi, Lefkas' beautiful island neighbour. Sounds good? If you want oodles of Greek authenticity and a deliciously uncrowded feel, Lefkas has them by the bagful.

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