Lefkada trivia: 35 facts about this Greek island!

Lefkada is a Greek island located in the Ionian sea with beautfiul beaches and something for everyone to see!

So let’s dig into some more trivia and facts about this island!

1. Lefkada is also known as Lefkas or Leukas and Leucadia
2. It is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece
3. Connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge
4. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Lefkada
5. It is situated on the northern part of the island
6. Approximately 1 hour by automobile away from Aktion National Airport
7. The island is part of the regional unit of Lefkada
8. Lefkada measures 35 kilometres (22 miles) from north to south
9. And 15 kilometres (9 miles) from east to west
10. The area of the island is about 302 square kilometres (117 sq mi)
11. The area of the municipality (including the islands Kalamos, Kastos and several smaller islets) is 333.58 km2 (128.80 sq mi)
12. Its highest point is the mountain Stavrota, 1,158 metres (3,799 feet) above sea level
13. Situated in the middle of the island
14. The east coast section of the island has small resorts of Lygia, Nikiana and Perigiali, all north of Nidri, the largest resort on the island
15. It is set in a sheltered location with views across to Skorpios (formerly owned by Aristotle Onassis), Meganisi and other small islands
16. As well as the Greek mainland
17. The main coastal road from Lefkada to Vasiliki runs through the village
18. Although a bypass has now been completed which skirts the village to the west
19. There are regular car ferries to Kefalonia, Ithaca and Meganissi
20. 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Nidri is the resort of Vasiliki
21. A windsurfing center
22. There are ferries to Kefalonia and Ithaca from Vasiliki
23. South of Vasiliki is Cape Lefkada, where the Greek female poet Sappho allegedly leapt to her death from the 30 m high cliffs
24. The famous beach of Porto Katsiki is located on Lefkada’s west coast
25. Lefkada was attached to mainland Greece
26. The Corinthians dug a trench in the 7th century BC on its isthmus
27. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate
28. Hot summers and cool winters, especially in the mountains
29. The first museum in Europe for Lafcadio Hearn, who was born on the island and is named after it
30. It was inaugurated in Lefkada on July 4, 2014, as Lafcadio Hearn Historical Center
31. It contains early editions, rare books and Japanese collectibles
32. The visitors, through photos, texts and exhibits, can wander in the significant events of Lafcadio Hearn’s life
33. But also in the civilizations of Europe, America and Japan of late 18th and early 19th centuries
34. Through the open mind of his lectures, writings and tales
35. The municipalities of Kumamoto, Matsue, Shinjuku, Yaizu, Toyama University, Koizumi family and other people from Japan and Greece contributed to the establishment of Lafcadio Hearn Historical Center.