Information on where and how to get to the island of Lefkada
Where to find us - Agios Nikitas Lefkada
WHERE TO FIND US
The Katerina's Village Boutique Villas is located in Agios Nikitas Lefkada, in district Lefkada-Kalamitsi Street, just 80 meters from the main entrance (pedestrian) of Agios Nikitas village. Agios Nikitas is a small seaside resort, a picturesque fishing village known for its unique beauty of its location, but also for the fresh fish to find in the taverns.
USEFUL DISTANCES
Airport
The nearest airport is at Actium, Preveza (PVK), 18 km. from the center of Lefkada.
Ports
The nearest main port is that of Igoumenitsa (100 km.), one of the most important transport hubs in Western Greece, which serves a daily ferry service from / to Patras, Corfu and Italy. Moreover, the port of Vasiliki (30 km. from the town of Lefkada) serves routes to / from Kefalonia, Ithaca.
Nearest town
The nearest town is one of Lefkada, 12 km from Agios Nikitas, while the village of Agios Nikitas is only 80 meters from our hotel.
Beaches
The nearest beach is the beautiful beach of Agios Nikitas village - clean & lovely. Also, 100 meters by trail or by boat is the magnificent beach Milos, one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada.
HOW TO COME
BY CAR
Lefkada is the only island accessible by car, as it is connected with movable bridge with mainland Greece. Located 370 km from Athens (about 4-5 hours drive), 420 km from Thessaloniki via Egnatia Highway and 100 km from the port of Igoumenitsa through the underwater tunnel of Preveza-Aktion.
Agios Nikitas is on the northwestern coast of the island, 10 km south-west of Lefkada town (10-15 minute drive). It is the second village encountered with destination the magnificent West coast of the island with its famous beaches (Kathisma, Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Gialos, etc.).
From and to Lefkada city run daily shuttles. Moreover, Saint Nikitas associated with premium roads to mountainous Lefkada and traditional stone villages (Karya Englouvi, Exanthia, Drymonas and more).
BY AIR
International Airport Aktion - Preveza (PVK)
Phone: +30 2682028343, +30 2682022505
The international airport of Aktion Preveza, is on the mainland and is only 20 km from the town of Lefkada. Daily flights from / to Athens (ATH, International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos") lasting approximately 45 minutes, and many domestic flights from / to Corfu (CFU), Ioannina (IOA), and Thessaloniki (SKG), Crete (JSH , Sitia Airport) or Patras (GPA, Araxos Airport). During the high season, from April to October, are available weekly charter flights to / from European countries such as England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria.
Athens International Airport «Eleftherios Venizelos» (ATH)
Website: www.aia.gr / Phone: +30 210 353 0000.
Located 420 km from the town of Lefkada.
FERRY
By Boat
The marina of Lefkada is considered the most modern in Greece. Located on the east side of Lefkada town, with berthing capacity of 620 boats. Website www.medmarinas.com
By ship - From / to Italy
Direct connection with Ancona, Venice, Bari or Brindisi Igoumenitsa (100 km.) Or Patras (167 km.).
MINOAN Lines www.minoan.gr
SUPERFAST Ferries Website www.superfast.com
ANEK Lines Website www.anek.gr
BLUE STAR Ferries Website www.bluestarferries.com
GREEK Ferries Website www.greekferries.gr
By Ferry Boat
There are daily ferry boat itineraries from Nidri and Vasiliki to various destinations from / to Kefalonia (Fiskardo), Ithaca (Frikes), and Meganissi islands.
BY BUS
The route to Lefkada by bus takes about 5.5 hours from Athens and 5 hours from Thessaloniki. There are also regular services to / from Igoumenitsa takes about 1.5 hours, and from / to Patras and Preveza.
KTEL Athens Website: www.ktel.org / Phone: +30 50 108 21051
KTEL Lefkada Website: www.ktel-lefkadas.gr / Phone: +30 26450 22364
KTEL Thesprotia (Igoumenitsa) Website: www.ktel-thesprotias.gr / Phone: +30 26650 22309
KTEL Achaia (Patras) Website: www.ktelachaias.gr / Phone: +30 2610 623 888
KTEL Preveza www.ktelprevezas.gr / Phones Homepage: +30 26820 22213
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias (Agrinio) www.ktelaitol.gr / Phone: + 30 54 444 26410
