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Lygia
2
MAP J1 • S of Lefkáda
Town, Lefkáda
For many, Lygia is just a tiny village
that lies along the coastal road from
Lefkáda Town to the island’s east
coast resorts. However, it would be a
shame not to stop at this charm ing
place where little has changed over
the years. The village’s picturesque
fishing har bour offers excellent
views of the main land and the
moun tain village of Néa Plagiá.
Nikiana
3
MAP J2 • Below Mount Skaros,
east coast, Lefkáda
A small fishing village, Nikiana bustles
in the early morning with locals bring­
ing in their catch of freshly caught
Flower-filled street in Lefkáda Town fish, which is served in its superb
tavernas. Water­skiing and wind­
Lefkáda Town
1 surfing are popular in the bay, while
The island’s characterful
inland you can explore the traditional
capital, Lefkáda Town, was rebuilt villages of Kolyvata and Alexandros.
after the devastating earthquake of
Vlycho
1948 and comprises unusual build­ 4
ings of brightly coloured metals and MAP J2 • Ormos Vlychos
wood, and narrow winding streets that Harbour, Lefkáda
exude charm. Visit the Archaeological The lively village of Vlycho is
Museum, which explores the town’s especially popular with sailing
history, and the ruins of the Santa enthusiasts. The waterfront here
Mávra fort ress that domi nate the is replete with colourful boats of
skyline. The fascinating Phonograph all shapes and sizes bobbing about
Museum, with its collection of old on the water, or being cleaned or
musical instruments, is also worth a painted. Most tavernas and shops
visit. Lefkáda’s marina is always a here seem to have adopted a
hive of activity and offers lively bars, nautical theme.
gourmet rest aurants and excellent
shops (see pp24–5). View over Vlycho bay

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