 Lefkas : Profile
The green and mountainous island of Lefkas is also known as Nisos Levkas and Levkada.
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 canal opens on the hour from 0800 to 2200.
The town of Lefkas is at the northern end of the island, by the bridge connecting it to the mainland. The ports of Nidri and Vlikho are on the east coast. Vassiliki is on the southern end, protected from both east and west by long promontories.
The green and mountainous island of Lefkas is also known as Nisos Levkas and Levkada.
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 canal opens on the hour from 0700 to 2000.
The town of Lefkas is at the northern end of the island, by the bridge connecting it to the mainland. The ports of Nidri and Vlikho are on the east coast. Vassiliki is on the southern end, protected from both east and west by long promontories.
The port of Lefkas is situated where the Levkas 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 is a possible anchorage between the Lefkas town and the marina.
www.lefkas.gr A useful source of information
Vlikho provides good protection with an average depth in the harbour of 5 to 6m.
Canal Bridge
VHF Channel 12 'Floating Bridge Santa Maura'
The bridge normally opens overy hour, on the hour between 0700 and 2000. 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.
It is about a 10 minute walk into the centre of the town from the marina.
Nidri
www.ibagreece.com
This busy little port is a mecca for sailing boats of all sizes. It provides practically all cruising needs, including chandlery, supermarkets, tavernas, bars, markets, pharmacy, Post Office, bank, ATM machine, currency exchange facilities at travel agents, and car hire.
The town quay has bows-to mooring.
Port Authority
Tel:+30 (0) 645 22176, VHF Channel 12
The office is in the Public Services Building.
Town Quay Lefkas
Very convenient (near the old fuel dock quiet at night)
Vassiliki
This peaceful little town is a popular windsurfing centre due to its protected position and, further off shore, the steady winds which prevail most afternoons. Its facilities include restaurants, bars, supermarkets, pharmacy, Post Office,ATM machine, currency exchange facilities at the Tourists Office, a Health Centre, and Car Hire.
Vliho Boatyard
Maria Patrakiou, Vliho Boatyard, Levkas 31100
Tel:+30 (0)645 95218, Fax:+30 (0)645 95592
vlihoboatyard@hotmail.com
Good secure boatyard offering or able to arrange a good range of services. Very helpful and friendly. Clean facilities and pleasant rural surroundings. Limited chandlery on site. Water taps ashore. Electricity to boats ashore. Laundry on site. Gaz in the village. No fuel.
Vlikho Marina
Boatyard slipway, Vlikho, Levkas 3100, Greece
Tel:(0)645 95218, Fax:(0) 645 95592
vlihoboatyard@hotmail.com
15 chain moorings and line ashore. 6 walk ashore
150 spaces ashore. Good range of services.
Water on tap ashore. Electricity/Toilets/Showers/laundy
facilities. Limited chandlery
Gaz in village - fuel in Nidri (6 miles away)
2 minimarkets
Vliho Yacht Club
Vliho, Lefkas, 31084, Greece
Tel:+30 2645029282.
vlihoyc@otenet.gr
Family run yacht club, providing European food, laundry, internet access and book swop, plus great opportunities to meet other cruisers and solve problems.
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