Top Lefkada Outdoor Activities

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On this beautiful island part of the Ionian Islands renowned for its beautiful beaches, we offer you an alternative form of activity. It is a proposal that concerns your engagement with mountain trekking, discovering magical routes. Join us as we discover the beauty of our island, that has a magnificent mountain mass, that will surprise and leave even the most demanding trekkers satisfied.

We provide unique fishing experiences that allow you to get in touch with different forms of fishing in the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the Greek hospitality and professionalism that only an experienced local fisherman can offer you on a boat.

Join our full-day sailing trip, leaving Perigiali port at Lefkas every morning at 10:00am. Spend a full day on board our modern sailing yacht, let your skipper teach you the secrets of sailing, swim in secluded bays accessible only by boat, and taste the amazing Greek delicacies on board, prepared fresh by your hostess

With the Cruise 4x4 Lefkada, visitors will discover the entire island of Lefkada, crossing it from end to end with the unique company of images, colors, music and all the experience of Cruise 4x4 Lefkada, giving them live memories that will accompany them forever !!!

First, we will visit the historic CAVE of PAPANIKOLIS. Our boat will go right inside the cave and stop at GIOVANNI’S CAVE where we have the chance to swim on the crystal waters. Then we stop to one of the most traditional villages on Meganisi island SPARTOCHORI, for a stroll around and coffee . Then we stop at a fantastic beach of LAKKA for a wonderful swim and we enjoy our lunch on board. Later we enjoy an afternoon swim, on the island of the Onasis family SCORPIOS .Finally sightseeing the islands: Scorpios – Scorpidi – Maddouri – Sparti. Tour guiding is included. The boat offers comfort as it takes capacity maximum up to 40 persons, so it’s a kind of private boat trip

Some of the most beautiful beaches of the world that you have definitely see above Greek postcards capturing the unique Mediterranean Caribbean! So, if you’re looking for a beach holiday, the exotic waters of Lefkada island in the Ionian Sea are hard to beat. The west coast is home to long stretches of sandy beach running below some impressive cliffs ending to deep blue sea, while the east coast are more sheltered from the wind and always calm and safe. Hold your breath and dive!

Traditional cruise with plenty of swimming, snorkeling &relaxing for the perfect day out on forgotten islands!! First stop will be at the historic CAVE of PAPANIKOLIS on Meganisi island. A morning swim in the crystal clear waters of the tiny island of FORMEKULA. Then to the island of KASTOS where we will visit the only village and after that we will go to one of the unspoilt and tranquil beaches for swimming and relax – 2 hours stop. Later on, for 1 hour to the island of KALAMOS into the main village for stroll around this unchanged harbor and then 1 hour more to swim on one of the beautiful beaches. On the way back, a sightseeing at the islands: Scorpios – Scorpidi – Madouri – Sparti .

This is a great chance to meet an unknown Lefkada, ideally for adventurous people, who like wildlife and mountains and are at least a bit familiar with hiking. We will lead you through the narrow footpaths straight up to the top of the mountain. After that, you will definitely sense a taste of victory, and apart from that, you will get a deeper touch with the local nature and history. A fresh BBQ lunch will wait for you after the tour. The guide is a local Greek with a passion for trekking and hiking and a professional photographer as well. He will capture the best moments of your journey. After the tour, you will receive 20 pictures with memories from your adventure. Please, don`t forget to take your backpacks. Long pants and sports shoes are required for the tour. You can also take some fresh clothes for the way back with you. Optionally feel free to bring your isotonic drinks. Join us to explore Lefkada off-the-beaten-path.

The cruise departs from Nidri, passing many bays and villages, including Vasiliki and sailing round the southern tip of Lefkas islnad, known as Sappho’s leap. The first stop is at the stunning bay of Porto Katsiki and the imposing Egremni beach. Your journey continues on to Fiskardo Kefalonia, a picturesque fishing village and the only one left standing following the catastrophic earthquake of 1953. The next stop is on the island of Ithaki, believed to be the home of Odysseus. Here you can visit the museum, have lunch and perhaps another swim. On the return journey the captain will take the baot inside the famous Papanikolis’ cave, where a submarine lay hidden during the 2nd World War. The last part of the cruise takes you around island of Scorpios, otherwise known as the Onassis island. Here you will be told the history of the tragic family and there will be time for a last swim. Return to Nidri passing the island of Madouri or Poet’s island.

If you are a nature lover and seeking the way to get to know Lefkadian wildlife better, this tour is your best choice. You will learn from a local guide about how to find, collect, dry and use the local seasonal wild herbs (thyme or/and oregano) in your daily life. Moreover, you will enjoy breathtaking mountain views all the way long. The professional photo-shooting of the day gives an opportunity to enjoy your great time in the mountains without spending extra time for taking pictures. After the tour, we will serve you traditional Greek meze (tapas) and local home-made wine at one of the best stone house rentals in Lefkada - Karya Traditional cottage.

This private boat tour is ideal for small or bigger groups of people, families, couples, etc. (between 6 and 10 people). It is completely customized according to your needs and the sightseeing that you wish to see. This can include (optionally) Madouri, Scorpios, Meganisi, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Paxos islands and the famous Lefkada west coast beaches like Porto Katsiki, Egremni and Gialos (according to the weather forecast). Obviously it is impossible to visit all the spots, so try to fix a good time schedule in order to focus on what you want to see. It is also a nice activity to fill up your day and get memories as there is a photo shooting on board during the day. After the tour, you will receive 20 professional digital pictures from us as a memory of this great time. Local wines for wine tasting, fruits, cold bottled water and local tastes included.