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Lefkada Sightseeing Guide

Lefkada Best
Sightseeing Tours With Aegean Taxi

Discover the breathtaking Ionian island of Lefkada with a private tour. From its world-famous, cliff-backed beaches to vibrant windsurfing hubs, our expert drivers can create your perfect island excursion.

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Porto Katsiki

Egremni

Kathisma

Vasiliki

Nidri

The world-famous Porto Katsiki beach with its colossal white cliff and brilliant turquoise sea.

Porto Katsiki Iconic View Tour

Porto Katsiki Tour distance from Town:45km
Porto Katsiki Tour is best for:Dramatic Cliffs
Porto Katsiki Tour restaurants:Clifftop Cantinas

Porto Katsiki Tour Description: Embark on an unforgettable tour to Porto Katsiki, one of Greece's most iconic beaches. Your private driver will expertly navigate the winding mountain roads to this stunning destination. Witness the colossal white cliff plunging into the milky-turquoise sea. Visiting in October means you can enjoy this world-famous view in relative peace, without the peak summer crowds.

The staircase leading down the cliff to Porto Katsiki beach.

Porto Katsiki: A Guide to Lefkada's Most Famous Beach

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The vast, wild stretch of Egremni Beach with its incredible turquoise water, seen from the cliffs above.

Egremni Beach Adventure Tour

Egremni Beach Tour distance from Town:40km
Egremni Beach Tour is best for:Wild Beauty
Egremni Beach Tour restaurants:No Facilities

Egremni Beach Tour Description: This tour is for the adventurous spirit, taking you to the vast, wild paradise of Egremni. Famous for its intensely turquoise water, this 2km beach is backed by sheer cliffs. Access is via a long staircase, which rewards you with a sense of magnificent isolation. Let your Aegean Taxi driver handle the journey, so you're fresh for the trek down.

The long metal staircase leading down to Egremni Beach.

Egremni: A Guide to Lefkada's Wild Paradise

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The lively and organized Kathisma Beach with its numerous beach bars and paragliders overhead.

Kathisma Beach Bar Tour

Kathisma Tour distance from Town:17km
Kathisma Tour is best for:Organized Comfort
Kathisma Tour restaurants:Copla Beach Bar

Kathisma Tour Description: Enjoy the best of both worlds with an excursion to Kathisma. This tour offers the stunning turquoise water of the west coast with the convenience of easy road access and full amenities. Relax on a sunbed at a trendy beach bar, enjoy water sports, or watch the paragliders land on the long, sandy shore. It's the perfect destination for a comfortable and lively beach day.

A paraglider landing on the wide sandy shore of Kathisma Beach.

Kathisma: The Cosmopolitan Heart of Lefkada's West Coast

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Hundreds of windsurfers gliding across the bay of Vasiliki, Lefkada's windsurfing capital.

Vasiliki Windsurfing Tour

Vasiliki Tour distance from Town:38km
Vasiliki Tour is best for:World-Class Windsurfing
Vasiliki Tour restaurants:Vassiliki Windsurf Club

Vasiliki Tour Description: Take a tour to a global hotspot for windsurfing. The bay of Vasiliki is internationally renowned for its unique local thermal wind that reliably picks up almost every afternoon, creating perfect flat-water conditions. The charming fishing village is lined with sailing schools and laid-back cafes. Even if you're not a windsurfer, it's a fantastic excursion to watch the spectacle of colorful sails gliding across the water.

The charming waterfront of Vasiliki village.

Vasiliki: A Guide to Europe's Windsurfing Mecca

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The calm waters of Nidri beach with views of the nearby 'Prigiponisia' islands, including Skorpios.

Nidri & Private Islands Tour

Nidri Tour distance from Town:17km
Nidri Tour is best for:Boat Trips & Calm Waters
Nidri Tour restaurants:The Barrel Restaurant

Nidri Tour Description: Discover the cosmopolitan heart of Lefkada's east coast with a tour to Nidri. This bustling resort town is the main hub for daily cruises. The calm, protected bay offers stunning views of the nearby 'Prigiponisia' islands, including the famous Skorpios. This excursion is perfect for combining a relaxed swim with a boat trip to explore the surrounding islets.

Daily cruise boats lined up in the bustling port of Nidri.

Nidri: The Vibrant Heart of Lefkada's East Coast

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lefkada Sightseeing Tours

What's the difference between your west coast and east coast tours in Lefkada?

Our west coast tours to places like Porto Katsiki and Egremni are journeys to world-famous, dramatic beaches with colossal cliffs and electric-blue water. The east coast tour to Nidri is an excursion to a calm, protected bay with stunning views of nearby green islets, serving as a hub for boat trips.

Which tour takes me to the iconic 'postcard' view of Lefkada?

That would be our Porto Katsiki Iconic View Tour. It's the most famous beach on the island and a global landmark. The scenic, winding drive is best enjoyed with an experienced local driver from Aegean Taxi, who will get you there safely and comfortably to witness the breathtaking scenery.

I'm looking for an adventure to a wild, remote beach. What do you recommend?

Our Egremni Beach Adventure Tour is perfect for you. This excursion takes you to a vast, pristine beach accessible via a long staircase down a cliff. The effort is rewarded with a sense of incredible space and beauty, especially in October when you can have this world-class beach almost to yourself.

Is there a tour with a lively beach bar scene and easy access?

Yes, the Kathisma Beach Bar Tour is the one. It offers the same stunning turquoise water of the west coast but with the convenience of easy road access and a vibrant atmosphere, thanks to its many popular beach bars and restaurants right on the sand.