Skorpios formerly known as the private islet of the late Greek shipping billionaire 'Aristotle Onassis'. Here in Skorpios is where he married Lady Jacqueline Kennedy back in 1968. Upon his tragic death the island was then passed down to his daughter Christina, then in turn to Athina Onassis Roussel, Christina's daughter. Both Onassis' son and daughter were buried on the island. Athina is believed to have only visited the island twice after the death of her mother and since then spent no time there. Skorpios Island went onto be sold for more than €100 million to Ekaterina Rybolovleva, the daughter of the Russian super-rich businessman, Dmitry Rybolovlev.

Located in the centre of Lefkada Town is the newly-constructed Cultral Centre Museum. The museum consists of four rooms which cover a big chronological period, dated back to the Paleolithic times up until the late Roman era. The first two rooms of the museum is home to numerous historic findings related to music, weaving, fishery and farming even figurines and coins. While the third and fourth room is dedicated to the funeral costumes of Lefkada, tomb monuments and weaponry dates back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic times.

One of the most iconic and important religious centres of the island is the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Town of Lefkada is the monastery which was believed to have been originally constructed back in 1634 on top of the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess of hunting better known as 'Artemis'. Years later during the Venetian times, the monastery underwent renovation but sadly two unexpected and tragic fires burnt it down. In the 19th century, the monastery was again, reconstructed. Today it remains as an Ecclesiastical Museum housing unique Byzantine icons, gospels and ancient manuscripts. Visiting the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni is a must!

 

Seeking a romantic meal overlooking a breath-taking, atmospheric sunset? Then Lefkada's Sunset Boulevard is the ideal place to go. Filled with bars, clubs, restaurants, traditional tavernas and sweet gift shops which all twinkle in the night time. Chic Venetian architecture makes the promenade one of the most liked attractions in the centre of the town of Lefkafa. An early evening meal on the strip is a truly enchanting experience of couples. Aside from the impressive range of dining options available along the Sunset Boulevard there are numerous boutique shops and authentic market stalls where one can pick up a lovely gift or souvenir.

Take a day trip to one of the nearby islands off the south east coast of Lefkada and uncover a whole new understanding of the hidden Greek beauty. Typically the first stop is at the pretty blue caves of Meganissi - known as Papanikolis - considered to be a wonderful spot for diving and rumored to have been a submarine hideout during World War 2. After visiting the cave of Papanikolis, you will anchor up on one of the nearby beaches and head to one of the islands traditional tavernas for a scrumptious meal before heading back!

Located approximately 17km south east of the island's capital is a town called Nydri, which is the most popular resort on the island for tourists. Nydri Town has a population of roughly 800 inhabitants and the municipality forms pretty traditional coastline villages like Geni, Desimi, Vliho and the mountainous villages such as Paleokatouna, Poros, Alatro and Rahi. The area of Nydri draws in large numbers of tourists from all over the world each summer, captivating them with crystal emerald blue waters and gorgeous beaches featuring a variety of activities and attractions.

A vast range of accommodation options are available in Nydri, from inexpensive budget studios, self-catering apartments to high-end luxury villa and boutique hotels. The costings of holiday rentals vary depending on the time of the season and hits the highest points during the peak summer months. In Nydri there is an extensive array of restaurants, pubs, traditional tavernas and bars to explore. For a beverage tourists can decide from a variety of relaxing cafes, music bars and nightclubs which operate until the early hours of the morning. Despite being touristically developed, Nydri has managed to remain authentic and beautiful. Rich vegetation surrounds the area from olive trees, pine and cypress trees and gorgeous white sandy beaches offering dreamy conditions to swim in.

The pretty fishing village of Vassiliki is found roughly 37 km south west of the capital of Lefkada. Vassiliki features a large pebbled beach best-known for its ideal water-sporting conditions such as windsurfing and sailing. In the surrounding area a vast range of accommodation options are available as well as camping sites, restaurants, shops, cafes, bars and traditional tavernas.

Vasiliki has a good reputation for being one of the greatest windsurfing spots in the whole of Greece. Water sport equipment are available to hire for a small charge on the beach. Daily excursions also run frequently, departing from Nidri and stop of at the small islands of Meganisi, Skorpios, Sparti and Skorpidi. Aside from the beautiful nature and water activities, one can find a number of Bronze Age Tombs just south of Nidri which were excavated by Wilhelm Dorpfeld.

20km north of Paraga and overlooking the island of Corfu lays one of the most beautiful bays in the island. The community lies around a emerald blue cove amidst flourishing hills and rich green forests overlooking the Ionian Sea. The pretty port provides a haven for private luxury yachts and is located within close proximity to the main beach. Today, Sivota is among one of the most popular touristic resorts of the island. It is relatively quiet during the day and livens up by night. Sivota is home to some of the most outstanding beaches, gorgeous swimming conditions as well as a variety of restaurants and tavernas both of which serve delicious, freshly caught fish.