Cycling

The island of Lefkada is a magical place for cycling.

Starting from the island’s capital, Lefkada, you can travel easily around the town and to the suburbs through its historic centre and to the paradise beaches close to town.

A unique ride of beauty is the round route of the lagoon from the Venetian Castle of Aghia Mavra, passing through the magnificent beaches of Gira, Mylous, Aghios Ioannis, around the town of Lefkada.

You can also ride to the town’s olive grove down through the village of Fryni and the historic monastery of Faneromenis, located at the top of a hill continuing to Tsoukalades and Aghios Nikitas.

In the town of Lefkada, Nydri and Vassiliki, there are many bike rentals where you could find the necessary equipment for cycling around the island.

The island is also great for mountain biking. The inland of Lefkada is full of high mountains, scenic villages and magical pathways. There are many organised clubs, which will take tourists on a mountain biking experience.