The town of Lefkas is at the northern end of the island, from where a swing bridge connects the island to the mainland. It is a growing charter base with companies overflowing the available berthing capacity, so space here is restricted and unlikely to improve. It is a popular port in which to spend the winter months, either in our out of the water.
Position:
38°49.8’ N, 20°42.8’ E (Lefkas marina)
The Lefkas Canal, separating the island from the mainland, has existed since ancient times. It is used mainly by local craft as a shortcut to nearby Ionian islands. It has been dredged to a minimum depth of 4.5 meters (15 ft). There is no toll.
There is a floating swing bridge (for traffic & pedestrians) on the Northern part of the canal.
The current opening hours of the bridge (local time) are:
It should be noted that this is a reduction in bridge opening times (it used to be on the hour during the summer months). This may well create increased traffic in the channel and skippers should proceed with caution, particularly in the afternoons when strong westerly winds tend to pick up.
Improvements have been made to the northern entrance of the canal and it is now clearly marked with large Red and Green buoys, with lights (which continue down the length of the canal). A waiting dock has also been installed for yachts coming down from the north who need to wait for the bridge to open. Dredging also means there is now much more depth at this entrance (approximately six meters/19.6 ft).
The port of Lefkas is situated where the canal bends NE/SE.
38°49.8’ N, 20°42.8’ E (Lefkas marina)
Take particular note of the buoys marking the channel as you are sure to go aground if you stray outside these limits.
While officially anchoring is prohibited in Lefkas Harbour (since the harbour is part of the channel and as such is considered a fairway), yachts do anchor well clear of the channel seemingly unchallenged. If you can find sufficient space, it's possible to anchor between the southern part of the town quay and the northern marina berths. Another area to anchor is between the northern end of the town quay and the fairway.
Holding is patchy on regularly ploughed mud.
Take great care when anchoring as there are lots of very large chains and other rubbish on the bottom. Anchors regularly get caught.
The town quay west of the wooden café boat is for public use, administered by the Harbour Master. New pontoons have been built, however these are predominantly for the charter boat companies. Private yachts can use the new pontoons during the week (Mon-Thurs) if you can find a space, however at the weekends it is impossible.
There are a few water and electricity points on the quay, operated by card that you buy from the kiosk (same lady who will charge you for the night). Unfortunately all regions have their own cards, so the one you buy for Lefkas won't work in Preveza or Corfu, for example. They are between €10 and €12 for a card that gives access at the terminals to water and electricity.
Fuel is available by mini-tanker and wifi can be picked up from local tavernas.
There may also be space to berth on the causeway that leads to the swing bridge. Take care here as charter companies have started using this space also and attaching their own mooring rings. Mid-week it may be possible to use these rings, however as the weekend approaches and charter boats start returning, you will be told to leave.
An alternative to the town quay is the marina, however berthing fees here are much higher.
A small harbour about 7NM south of Lefkas port on the east coast of the island. Noisy as directly next to main road from mainland.
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.
The new marina next to the town quay opened at the start of the 2025 season, however it opened with no operating management and no facilities/services. It is possible to moor at the marina, side-to on the pontoons and main concrete jetty or stern-to if you pick up a lazy line on a buoy.
The day-trip excursion boats have expanded along the town quay (which was always busy) right up to the new marina, so now there is none of the original public spaces available. It may still be possible to find a space on the IBA pontoon, in front of the Athos hotel. Alternatively, you can anchor off.
Chandlery, mechanical repairs and a sailmaker are available here, as well as provisions, bank, ATM and internet cafes.
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 five to six meters (16.5 - 19.6 ft). Good shopping, chandlery, boatyard and repairs. Showers and laundry at the yacht club.
Delightful waterfront settlement situated in an almost landlocked bay at the southern end of the island. The approach to the bay is difficult to see until you are almost upon it. Very busy quay with local traffic and flotillas and highly likely your anchor will be fouled. Big catamaran population. A number of tavernas offer services and pontoon mooring in return for dinner. Is possible to anchor a distance off the quay, however, depths drop quickly.
This harbour is on the southern coast of the island and is liable to silting up, so care should be taken with depths here. A sleepy little place now enlivened by the arrival of many watersports activities and extremely popular with windsurfers. A new marina has been built here and can be used by visiting boats. The Northern quay pedestals work (electricity and water cards available from Yacht Bar opposite the root of the quay). There are no mooring lines so anchor stern-to the quay. The quay next to Miramare restaurant should be moored to alongside as there is a mooring chain laid parallel to the quay. The pedestals here do not work. The town quay has room for approx. 30 yachts, or wind-permitting yachts can anchor out.
Any port authority pontoon, or quayside in Greece belongs to the Port Authority, not the charter companies. In some places (Lefkas ports in particular but also Preveza and Palerios) some employees of charter companies will demand a mooring fee, as much as €30 or €40 per night. Do not pay the charter companies as docks are owned by the Port authority. Check who controls the electricity and water pedestals before use (these may be owned by the charter company). Always ask for a printed receipt.
Last updated: August 2025
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