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Lefkas is one of the Ionian chain of islands that lie just off the west coast of mainland Greece. The east coast Is the main holiday strip, especially around the holiday resort of Nidri. Large, sheltered bays make both Nidri and Sivota a favourite of yacht charters, as do offshore islets. On the Lefkas west coast are white cliffs, rocky shores and wild beaches. Vassiliki, in the south, is a world class windsurf centre. For more on Lefkas holidays see the Lefkas Beach Guide
The Greek holiday island of Lefkas has picked up a top tourist award in an online poll of top holiday destinations. Lefkas, also known as Lefkada, is one of the Ionian group of islands that lie off the west coast of Greece and is connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. Lefkas was voted 'Favourite Coastal Destination' in a poll in the Philoxenia Tourism Awards. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of an International Tourism Fair in Thessaloniki.
Anyone looking for a summer windsurfing break will be hard put to find anywhere better than a holiday in Lefkas. Set in a deep, sheltered bay on the south coast of Lefkas, the Greek island holiday resort of Vassiliki bursts into life from May to August when the surf sailors come out in force. On any summer afternoon, scores of windsurfers can be seen speeding across the bay in a spectacular blur of holiday colour.
