The island will also satisfy less active tourists, namely its east coast, which offers busier resorts with many shops, restaurants, discos, water sports, boat and motorboat hire, diving centres, car hire etc? The largest and liveliest resort on Lefkada is the town of Nidri, the second largest on the island. From Nidri you can see the private forest-covered islands of Madouri, Skorpidi, Sparti and Skorpios. The island of Skorpios belongs to the Onassis family. Aristoteles Onassis (his bronze, larger than life statue was unveiled in mid September 2001 in Nidri harbour) bought the island from the Greek government in 1962.
His choice of island was no doubt influenced by the exceptional beauty of the surroundings. It is also evident that thanks to his wealth and desire for privacy and quiet, Lefkada remained aside of the interest of the tourist industry. Therefore, let us enjoy the fact that we can still be part of a changing Lefkada. Because to this day fishing and mending fishing nets, olive growing, fertile plots of land surrounded by bare rocks, vineyards etc. are still a usual way of making a living for the local islanders. Traditional embroidery and lace work are also well-known and make high quality and pleasing souvenirs.

These can be purchased or simply admired in the village of Karya in the northern part of the island. And when you are climbing the steep, winding paths leading up into the hills, which are occasionally veiled in cloud and where even the smallest piece of fertile land is a treasure for the islanders, don't forget to visit the mountain village of Eglouvi. Here they grow lentils of a high quality and to celebrate the end of the harvest the villagers hold traditional celebrations. The history, gradual development and all other events, which over thousands of years influenced the growth and current face of Lefkada, whether it was the rule of the Venetians, Turks, French, Russians, English or archeological finds from Achaean and Minoan cultures, can all be seen in the Archeological museum in the island's capital.

The capital of Lefkada (approximately 8000 inhabitants) is interesting in itself as is the surrounding scenery. The historical centre with its pedestrian precinct, square and narrow streets offers shops, cafés and restaurants. The city is surrounded by a pier where a variety of boats and yachts are moored. At present the largest and most modern marina in Greece is built here. The drawbridge, medieval fortress of San Mauro, the lighthouse, stone piers with the beautiful Ammoglossa beach and from the other side the long sandy Gyra beach with its typical windmills.
This, however, is by no means all that hospitable Lefkada will enchant you with. And should you happen to lose your way during your wanderings on the island, it will be no misfortune as you can discover entirely new sights and views, new places for swimming, watch the islanders doing their work etc. Lefkada is special in that it satisfies a wide range of visitors, including those who do not wish to bathe.

It creates the dilemma of what to do next year: whether to continue discovering new islands or whether to return to the welcoming embrace of Lefkada. Because Lefkada is a place which one should not miss on one's travels and what's more, it's addictive.
The price of all package tours to Lefkada (with the exception of tour no. 301) include a bus excursion to the island's capital (sightseeing, shopping) followed by a stop for bathing at either Agios Ioannis or Kathisma beach.

Mobile telephones – there is a good signal on most of the island, with the exception of some beaches on the west coast and certain places in the mountains. Vassiliki, Perigiali and Kalamitsi all have a good signal. The signal in certain parts of Agios Nikitas is weaker.

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