Lefkada is the 4th largest island in the Ionian Sea. It is located in the central Ionian Sea, between Paxos and Kefalonia and very close to the southwestern side of Aitoloakarnania, with which it is connected by a free floating bridge. The tour of the island starts from the city of Lefkada, which is the capital of the prefecture and is the most important economic, commercial and cultural center of the island. It is 385 km from Athens, 420 km from Thessaloniki and 18 km from Aktion airport. A road in the sea of approximately 2500 meters leads from the floating bridge to Santa Marina House. On the left is the lagoon, which is the most important wetland of the island, in which many rare species of birds and birds find refuge, and on the right are the beaches of Gyra Castle and Myloni. The historic center of the city, which is 1.5 km from Santa Marina House, is picturesque and beautiful with its colorful wooden houses and cobblestone alleys. In the summer, the narrow streets are filled with the scents of countless flowers on the picturesque balconies.

It is pleasant to walk along the pedestrian street of the central market with its many shops and cafes on the western beach of the island, next to the Venetian canal, where visitors can enjoy the magical sunset. In the city of Lefkada, it is also worth visiting: The beaches of Kastro and Ammoglossa, which are located right at the entrance to the island. The castle of Agia Mavra. It dominates the entrance to the island and is a very imposing, medieval building from the 13th century. The beach of Gyra with its lagoon, which is ideal for walks and cycling. The archaeological museum of Lefkada, in whose collection there are finds from 1900 and 1550 BC, as well as the museum of the poet Angelos Sikelianos. The temples located on the pedestrian street of the central market, which were built during the Venetian rule. The beautiful beach of Agios Ioannis, where the pine trees reach the sand, and Myloni, which is filled with surfers from all over the world.



These beaches are just 250 meters from Santa Marina House a House, which is also very close to the main roads leading to the West, East and South sides of the island of Lefkada. The western side of Lefkada seems to be surrendered to the vast blue Ionian Sea and the open horizon. The first large beach on the western coast after the town of Lefkada is Pefkoulia, a sandy beach more than a kilometer before the village of Agios Nikitas. The village of Agios Nikitas is literally located on the Ionian Sea. This traditional village with its clear turquoise waters that develops amphitheatrically is the jewel of the island. Indeed, who has not heard of Kathisma and Mylos, two of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean that are only 12 km. away from the town of Lefkada. On the wind-protected eastern coast of Lefkada, the picturesque Acarnania Mountains, the calm sea, the small hospitable beaches, the picturesque harbors, and the Prince Islands, compose a landscape of exceptional beauty. From the beach in Nidri, the visitor sees the lush green islands of Prigkiponissa, Madouri, of our National Poet Aristotle Valaoritis and the beautiful Skorpios, the island of Aristotle Onassis. From there, the visitor can rent small petrol boats and take a ride in the bay of Nidri, swim and visit the islands.

Further south is Poros, a picturesque seaside village with the sheltered beach of Mikros Gialos and Sivota, one of the most picturesque natural harbors in the Ionian Sea, which resembles a fjord. Further south are the unique beaches of Egremni, Poros Katsiki Gialos, Cape Lefkata and Vasiliki. The above are some of the most important attractions of Lefkada that one can visit during a 5 to 7 day stay on the island, which is full of 'hidden secrets', which you can discover if you choose Santa Marina House to stay and consult us...