Meganisi island description and photos - Greece: Lefkada Island (Topic)

Meganisi island description and photos - Greece: Lefkada Island. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Meganisi island.

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About 4 nautical miles southeast of the Greek island of Lefkada lies a small picturesque island of Meganisi. The population of Meganisi is slightly more than 1,000 people, and its area is about 20 sq. Km. There are only three settlements on the island - Katomeri, Vafi and Spartochori.

Meganisi Island - stunning beauty of landscapes, magnificent beaches and an unusually relaxing atmosphere. This is a great place for those who wish to relax away from excessive crowds, in silence and complete harmony with nature.

The administrative center of the island of Katomeri is a typical Greek village with traditional architecture and an abundance of greenery. You will not find the usual tourist benefits here, but you can fully enjoy the hospitality of the locals. True, a couple of nice taverns and one small hotel in Katomeri are still available.

Wafi is the main port of the island and a popular tourist center. It is located on the north coast of the island in a well-protected natural harbor. Wafi is a picturesque town with labyrinths of cobbled streets, snow-white stone houses, churches and a picturesque embankment with numerous snow-white yachts and boats. In local taverns and restaurants, you can have a good rest and enjoy excellent Greek cuisine.

Popular with tourists and Spartochori. It sits atop a pine-covered hill overlooking Spilio Bay, the island's second port. Like Vathi and Katomeri, Spartochori is a traditional Greek settlement with narrow streets lined with greenery and flowers with stone houses. About 1 km from the port of Spilio is the beach of the same name - one of the best beaches on the island.

In addition to Spilio, among the huge number of excellent beaches in Meganisi, it is worth highlighting such beaches as Agios Ioannis, Pasumaki, Ambelakia, Faros, Limonari, Elia, Loutrolimni, Faros, Aferinos and Bereta.

The most famous attraction on the island of Meganisi is the huge sea cave of Papanikolis, where a Greek submarine hid during World War II. This is the second largest cave of its kind in Greece.

Getting to Meganisi is quite easy, as there is a regular ferry service to Lefkada (Nydri - Spartochori - Vafi port). It should be noted that the choice of accommodation on the island is limited, so you need to take care of booking in advance.

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