Villa Arithmos is situated on the beautiful Greek Island of Lefkada, an area rich in culture and history and known for its many sun-drenched beaches and breathtaking scenery.
Just a 700m walk (downhill) will bring you to the village of Agios Nikitas. The village nestles around a bay with tavernas, small supermarkets and the beautiful St Nikitas church along a cobbled main street.
Every town and village on the island has something different to offer, from sleepy fishing ports and pretty harbours to bustling market towns and lively beach bars. For those who want to unwind completely, a visit to the village of Lazarata, where the pace of life is blissfully slow, is in order. Around the square, which is overlooked by the Church of Aghios Spiridonas, there are just a few tavernas where the locals gather for a glass of ouzo and some sleepy cafes. Being slightly inland, the village has its pick of beaches on both sides of the coast; to the west, you’ll discover Pefkoulia beach, where shaded pine trees border the wide strip of golden sand that is well-equipped with sun loungers and a taverna, and to the east, Lygia beach with its uncrowded patches of shingle, and waterfront bars.
If you want to soak up some culture and history during your stay on the island, then head to the capital Lefkada Town. After being hit by several earthquakes, there are now plenty of modern buildings among the 17th-century churches and monasteries, which gives the town an eclectic vibe. There are many museums here to visit, too, including one dedicated to gramophones and the Ecclesiastical Museum.
Lefkada is connected to mainland Greece via a floating bridge, which is ideal for those holidaymakers with the means to travel who want to experience more of a cosmopolitan flavour, especially as night falls. However, if you aren’t leaving the island, there are still plenty of places with bustling nightlife. There are lounge bars in the capital of Lefkada Town, Nydri, and Vassiliki, while in Nydri, you’ll find popular nightclubs. Most bars and clubs are open until 2 or 3 in the morning if you want a proper night out, so don’t be fooled by this sleepy little island! For a quieter night, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants to try, both at the seaside and on the mountainside.
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How to reach Lefkada island
You can easily reach Lefkas by car from mainland Greece, via the bridge connecting Lefkada with Aitoloakarnania. Lefkada island does not have an airport.
