Major city · Greece
Lefkada, townΛευκάδα
Half a day to a full day: see the Venetian castle, walk the wooden-balcony streets and eat by the marina. Not a base for the island — stay near the beaches.
Lefkada town is the island's capital, a small port with a 14th-century Venetian castle, pastel-coloured anti-seismic houses and a pedestrian main street. Most visitors pass through on their way to the west-coast beaches. One afternoon covers the castle and the old quarter; you do not need a night here unless you arrive late.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airport
- PVK
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lefkada, town100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lefkada, town, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetySafe town.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 fire · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVK Aktion National Airport (Preveza) (About 20 km (12 mi); bus or taxi to town).PVK Aktion National Airport (Preveza) (About 12 mi (20 km); bus or taxi to town).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the castle is 1 km (0.6 mi) north of the centre, the museum is on the south side.Walkable: the castle is 0.6 mi (1 km) north of the centre, the museum is on the south side.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Greek or espresso)€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner with wine€15–25 (≈ US$18–30) per person
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from bus station to castle€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€3 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in town, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in town, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVK Aktion National Airport (Preveza) (About 20 km (12 mi); bus or taxi to town)PVK Aktion National Airport (Preveza) (About 12 mi (20 km); bus or taxi to town)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lefkada, town: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the castle is 1 km north of the centre, the museum is on the south side. A taxi from the bus station to the castle is about €5.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Porto Katsiki and Egremni beaches
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car or scooter, about 40 min
Iconic west-coast beaches; arrive before 10:00 in summer to park.Iconic west-coast beaches; arrive before 10:00 AM in summer to park.
Nidri and the east coast
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bus from town, about 20 min
Tourist resort with boat trips to Meganisi and Skorpios.
Vassiliki
goDoor to door: 50 min
Bus or car, about 40 min
Wind- and kitesurfing hub; also a ferry to Kefalonia.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Near the marina and Derpfeld Street; limited options, mostly apartments.
Lygia and Nikiana
Villages 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) south along the east coast; more rooms and closer to beaches.Villages 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) south along the east coast; more rooms and closer to beaches.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in town1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus from Aktion Airport to town, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Taxi from town to Porto Katsiki, one way1 × €40 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €160 per person per day, bed included | €319≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Greek or espresso) | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Gyros pita | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Dinner with wine | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) per person |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi from bus station to castle | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Museum entry | €3 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle grounds are free; the interior may be closed — check on site.
- Derpfeld Street is pedestrianised; scooters and bikes still use it.
- Museum hours are short (08:00–15:00, closed Monday); plan around it.Museum hours are short (8:00 AM–3:00 PM, closed Monday); plan around it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Lefkada, townΛευκάδα
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire199
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Aktion Airport → town: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi town → Porto Katsiki: about €40 (≈ US$50), about 40 min (check)
- Bus town → Nidri: about €2 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ri-STO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (PO-so KA-nee)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (bo-RO na pli-RO-so me KAR-ta)
- Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; — Where is the toilet? (poo EE-ne i tua-LE-ta)
- Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώ — To this address, please (se af-TEE ti dhi-EF-thin-si, pa-ra-ka-LO)
Most people in tourism speak English; these are for markets and older residents.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lefkada, town. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the castle, museum and three tavernas with verified hours.
- Walking route from the bus station to the castle via Derpfeld Street.
- Ferry connections to Kefalonia and Ithaca from Vassiliki (not from town).
Sources
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