Jul 31 → Aug 6 · Lefkada, Greece
Lefkada Island Loop
A seven-day island escape through Lefkada's most dramatic beaches, clifftop roads, and golden-hour viewpoints.
19 stops · 132 mi · 3h 21m on the road
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Arrival in Agios Nikitas
2 stops
Settle into Agios Nikitas, a charming fishing village on the northwest coast with easy beach access.
Aktion Airport
Agios Nikolaos Vonitsis kai Xiromero
21 mi · 24m
Night 1 of 6
Hotel Agios Nikitas
Agios Nikitas
A well-located hotel a short walk from the village center, with good restaurants right on the doorstep — a relaxed base for the whole week.
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Scooters, sea views, and Kathisma at golden hour
5 stops
Full day split between the wild pebble beach at Kalamitsi and the sheltered cove at Agios Nikitas.
Ionian Car, Scooter and Moto Rental
Agios Nikitas
Rented a scooter here for the full seven days — easily the best way to get around Lefkada's winding coastal roads on your own schedule.
0.5 mi · 1m
Utopia Sunset
Agios Nikitas
Start the morning with coffee and jaw-dropping views over the Ionian. Utopia Sunset lives up to its name even before noon.
Tickets6.5 mi · 9m
Megali Petra Beach
Kalamitsi
A stunning pebble beach near Kalamitsi with clear turquoise water. Less crowded than the island's headline spots, and all the better for it.
Tickets0.9 mi · 1m
Kathisma Beach
Kalamitsi
Arrive around 20:00 to catch the sunset — the wide sandy bay glows in the last light and the timing is worth planning your day around.
7.7 mi · 11m
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Avali Beach and souvlaki in the evening
3 stops
Another morning at Kalamitsi with calmer seas and a long walk along the shoreline.
Avali Beach
Kalamitsi
A quieter beach day on the pebbled shore at Avali, tucked just south of Kalamitsi. Calm water and little shade, so come prepared.
7.1 mi · 10m
To Steki
Agios Nikitas
Excellent souvlaki and a solid wine list. One of the most reliable spots in the area for an unhurried evening meal.
0.1 mi · 3m
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Clifftop drama at Egremni and Porto Katsiki
3 stops
Drive south to the Athani area, home to some of Lefkada's most dramatic clifftop beaches.
Egremni Beach
Lefkada
The descent involves a long staircase, but there's a panorama bar at the top to reward you on the way back up. The beach itself is wild and worth every step.
7.1 mi · 10m
Porto Katsiki Beach
Athani
Lefkada's most iconic beach, with chalk-white cliffs dropping into vivid blue water. Go early if you can — it draws big crowds through the afternoon.
Tickets18 mi · 25m
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Megali Petra again, then sunset cocktails at Fly Me
3 stops
Head inland to Exantheia for a legendary hilltop sunset watched by crowds from across the island.
Megali Petra Beach
Kalamitsi
So good the first time it earned a return visit. The water and setting are hard to beat anywhere on the northwest coast.
Tickets6.9 mi · 10m
Fly Me Sun & Stars
Exantheia
A great spot for sunset cocktails with views over the Ionian — the perfect way to close out an afternoon on the water.
6.4 mi · 12m
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Slow morning at Milos Beach
2 stops
A quieter day along the coast with no major new stops — swimming, resting, and soaking up the Ionian sun.
Milos Beach
Agios Nikitas
A gentler day at Milos, the small pebble beach just below Agios Nikitas village. Swim, rest, and let the week catch up with you.
0.7 mi · 3m
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Departure Day
1 stop
Final morning views over the Ionian Sea before leaving Lefkada.
Aktion Airport
Agios Nikolaos Vonitsis kai Xiromero
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