Lefkas : Profile

Location

The green and mountainous island of Lefkas is also known as Nisos Levkas and Levkada.

The town of Lefkas is at the northern end of the island, by the bridge connecting it to the mainland.

Other Harbours on Lefkas

Nikiana
A small harbour about 7NM S of Lefkas port on the east coast of the island.

Nidri
This harbour is a busy watersports centre sitting at the entrance to a large bay just over halfway down the east coast of the island. Several berthing options may be available, in addition to anchoring. Chandlery, mechanical repairs and a sailmaker are available here, as well as provisions, bank, ATM and internet cafe.

Vliho
Just south of Nidri, and further into the same enclosed bay which provides good protection. There are a number of good anchorages in addition to berthing at the quay. The average depth in the harbour is 5 to 6m. Good shopping, chandlery, boatyard and repairs. Showers and laundry at the yacht club.

Vasiliki
This harbour is on the southern coast of the island and its harbour is liable to silting up, so care should be taken with depths here. A sleepy little place now enlivened by the arrival of many watersport activities and extremely popular with wind surfers.

Clearance

This is a Port of Entry and Customs, Port Police and Immigration are all based here.

Lefkas Port Authority
Tel:+30 (0)2 645 22176, VHF Channel 12
The office is in the Public Services Building.

Docking

The Lefkas canal, separating the island from the mainland, has existed since ancient times. It is used mainly by local craft as a short cut to nearby Ionian islands. It has been dredged to a minimum depth of 15 ft (4.5 m). There is no toll.

The port of Lefkas is situated where the canal bends NE/SE. Take particular note of the buoys marking the channel as you are sure to go aground if you stray outside these limits.

There may be space to berth on the town quay or otherwise use the marina.

Anchoring
Anchoring has always been prohibited in the harbour, since the harbour is part of the channel and as such is considered a fairway. In the past however, a limited number of yachts did anchor causing an obstruction to through traffic. Therefore as of summer 2009 the Port Authority have become much stricter on prohibiting anchoring. However this may be a seasonal rule as cruisers in September 2009 reported anchoring in available space for a week with no problems.

www.lefkas.gr A useful source of information

Last updated September 2009.

Canal Bridge
VHF Channel 12 'Floating Bridge Santa Maura'
The bridge normally opens overy hour, on the hour between 07:00 and 20:00. It can also be opened on request.

Lefkas Marina
East Shore, Lefkada 311 00
Tel:+30 26450 26645 / 26646, Fax:+30 26450 26642, VHF Channel 69
lefkas@medmarinas.com
620 berths, 40m (stern berthing), 45m (alongside berthing), 4m maximum draught. This has very good facilities. There are some visitors' berths, but it is best to call before arrival. Water and electricity are on the quay and fuel near the marina entrance. Bars, restaurants, chandlery and a supermarket are also here. 60 ton travel hoist. It is about a 10 minute walk into the centre of the town from the marina.

Lefkas Town Quay
Berth bows-to on the E or SE side. Good shelter. Water, fuel, supermarket near the quay. Rates (2009) are 10 euros plus (depending on size of vessel and whether or not it's side-tied or Med-moored).

Nidri Town Quay
www.ibagreece.com
The town quay has bows-to mooring.

Vlikho Marina & Boatyard
Boatyard slipway, Vlikho, Levkas 3100, Greece
Tel:(0)2645 95218, Fax:(0)2645 95592
vlihoboatyard@hotmail.com
Moorings and some walk ashore berths. Shore storage. Good range of services. Water, electricity, toilets, Showers, laundy facilities. Limited chandlery. Gaz in village. No fuel. 2 minimarkets. Clean facilities and pleasant rural surroundings.

Yacht Clubs

Vliho Yacht Club
Vliho, Lefkas, 31084, Greece
Tel:+30 2645029282.
vlihoyc@otenet.gr
Family run yacht club, providing European food, showers, laundry, internet access and book swop, plus great opportunities to meet other cruisers and solve problems.

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