View Mediterranean on the mapBecause it can be reached by car, Lefkada feels more like mainland life than the other Ionian Islands, and alongside the tourism, mountain villages and simple industries such as embroidery and wine remain. It is also known as a base for windsurfing and yachting, and in summer it bustles with sailors from Europe.

Lefkada

Lefkada · Greece · View on map

An island in the Ionian Sea, unusually connected to the mainland by a movable bridge and canal. Its west coast features beaches lined with sheer white cliffs and milky-white waters.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

View on map

Lefkada · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

An island of about 23,000 people (about 8,000 in the central town)

Population

A Mediterranean climate with hot summers and almost no rain. Winters are mild, but the Ionian Islands receive more rainfall, with concentrated rain from November to January. Sea breezes blow steadily on summer afternoons.

Climate

Greek (English is understood in tourist areas)

Language

Euro (EUR). Cash is more reliable at small shops and in taxis.

Currency

May to June and September (the heat eases and the sea is calm; July to August is the most crowded)

Best time to visit

Local food

Salami and lentils from LefkadaGreek-style seafoodfeta cheese saladlocal olive oil and wine

Sights

Porto Katsiki beach and cliffsEgremni BeachNidri harbor and Skorpios Island cruiseMountain village of Karya (famous for embroidery)Stroll along the canal in Lefkada Town

Monthly average high / low temperatures

14°

8°Jan

14°

8°Feb

16°

9°Mar

18°

11°Apr

23°

14°May

27°

18°Jun

30°

21°Jul

30°

22°Aug

27°

19°Sep

24°

16°Oct

19°

13°Nov

16°

10°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: ARGOSTOLI · about 81.9 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)182 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€1.10

Water 500 ml

€3.25

Coffee

€25.00

Inexpensive meal

€4.85

Local beer

€4.90

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Corfu (about 110 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

PVK

Aktion National Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 12 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice

EXPLORA II/ Explora Journeys

Athens (Piraeus)›Brindisi›Lefkada›+8›Venice

Indicative fare

From $11,196.00

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 10 ports of call

Fare checked on Jul 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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