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Think you know the Greek islands? Think again. Lefkas is an under-the-radar isle that’s all too ready to wow with its winning combo of postcard good looks and go-slow vibes. Dreamy doesn’t even begin to cover it. We’re talking beautiful beaches, wild olive groves to cycle around and sparkling blue-green waters as far as the eye can see. This is the real-deal Greece we all want to experience. It’s even got a focus on wellness, and windsurfing’s big in these parts too! But you can bet it's also the perfect place to simply switch off...
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Greek

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Euro

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Time difference

+2hr

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Local beer

£3.80

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Meal for two

£34.00

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Average flight time

3.5 hrs

East or west?

The island’s east coast is home to countless sleepy bays. You may even find a spot all to yourself. When it comes to resorts, fun-ready Nidri delivers on the fish front, thanks to bustling tavernas watching over the waterfront. Over to the west, the shoreline is cliffy and dramatic – don’t miss pin-up Porto Katsiki – and Agios Ioannis boasts a “life’s a beach” ethos through its laidback ways.

More to explore

How do pine forests full of waterfalls and walking trails sound? Inland, you’ll enjoy all this alongside dinky villages where time stands still. Surfers should head south, as action-packed Vasiliki is known for its epic waves. The island’s linked to the western Greek mainland too, so it’s easy to explore places such as Preveza if you’re up for it. Sailing's big news here as well.

Wine tasting? Wine not?

Peel yourself away from the beach and a world of prize-winning wine awaits. Some say Lefkas’ wine is the best Greek vino you’ll get. Red-wise, there are full-bodied barzamino varieties to tantalise your taste buds. Quite the contrasts are the crisp dry whites made from local grape vardea – the perfect partners for seafood. Take a vineyard tour then fill your glass at Lefkas Earth Winery.

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Beaches

One thing Lefkas has lots of is beaches. And white ones at that. Big, small, bustling, deserted – there are all sorts. But what they have in common is their unspoilt nature. Hit the east coast for forest-backed bays, bluer-than-blue horizons and tavernas on tap or go west for cliff-backed sands that look like something from Robinson Crusoe.
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Sights

What do you get when you cross waterfalls, woodland and sacred monasteries? Luscious Lefkas, that’s what. Although it can be argued that the biggest draw here is the roll call of knockout beaches – which are sights in themselves – the island has a fair few musts to seek out when you want to stretch your legs and take some snaps.
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Activities

There are many ways to make the most of the long, sunny days in Lefkas. Boat trips are popular, as there are a number of nautical sites and neighbouring islands. Sporty sorts have everything from surfing to hiking to get stuck into, while foodies can enjoy wine tasting tours and local produce markets. And quaint inland villages deliver in the authenticity stakes.
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Eating and drinking (beaches)

Isles always guarantee the freshest fish and Lefkas is no exception. Tuck into the so-called ‘sour’ fish (that’s vinaigrette-dressed red mullet to us) with salads and bread before your main is up. Locally-made lentil soup is another fave, alongside sofigado – a slow-cooked beef stew. Wash it all down with an earthy vertzami red and a slice of spiced ladopita cake.
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