Lefkada Trails- Long

All trails over 7.5km long

Athani loop - Circular walk up through pine forests and up over the limestone hills of south west Lefkada. Starts in the village of Athani just above many of the most famous beaches of this part of Lefkada. Great for a walk followed by a freshing dip - or just a drink in… -

Dessimi to Poros cape loop - This walk runs right around the glorious Poros cape in the south east corner of Lefkada. The trail starts either from Poros village itself or from Kamari beach on the east side of the cape near Dessimi (both on exactly the same loop path). You can also walk Dessimi to… -

Kalamos to Agia Paraskevi - A hike on the small island of Kalamos, east of Lefkada and close to the mainland. The trail ascends to the tiny church of Agia Paraskevi high on a pass between the two main mountains of the island. There are breath-taking views from the top. 8km (there and back) easy400m… -

Kontarena and Vasiliki Loop - A walk around Sykero, a low hill on the headland south east of Vasiliki with great views over the south of the island. Starts and ends at a taverna in Kontarena which is the first village on the main road to Nidri from Vasiliki. The trail follows a mostly unsurfaced… -

Lefkada all-thousand-metre-peaks challenge - Climb all* the Lefkada peaks over 1000m in one day. The route starts and ends in Eglouvi village with its traditional tavernas. To earn that beer and lentil soup you have to climb a total of 1,345m over 23.3km of rocky mountain paths. Are you up for this mega-challenge? The… -

Lefkada Trail day 1 Lefkada Town to Nikiana via the ancient city and Katouna - This walk runs from Lefkada Town main square to the small harbour of Nikiana. The route passes the ruins of the ancient capital city of Lefkada, Leucas or Nirikos, where you can see sections of the huge city walls and the ancient theatre. It takes in the pretty mountain village… -

Lefkada Trail day 2 Nikiana to Karya - This walk runs from the small harbour of Nikiana to the mountain village of Karya. It climbs up and over Skaros mountain, past Alexandros, and across the Livadi polje (see below) to the mountain village of Karya. The trail is along monopati and unsurfaced tracks for almost all the route.… -

Lefkada Trail day 4 Eglouvi to Ag. Ilias - This walk runs between the mountain villages of Eglouvi and Ag Ilias. It climbs up and over Mount Elati visiting the high peaks of Katharia Rachi and Stavrotas before descending to Ag. Ilias. This takes you over the highest part of Lefkada; crossing from the north to the south of… -

Lefkada Trail day 5 Ag. Ilias to Ag. Petros - The trail is the fifth part of the Lefkada Trail running from the base of Stavrotas over to the start of the long tail of Lefkada down to the south. The walk crosses the Vasiliki valley descending down past the magical springs and waterfalls of Syvros before climbing back up… -

Lefkada Trail day 6 Ag. Petros to Cape Doukato - This walk runs from the mountain village of Ag Petros down to the cape and lighthouse on the south tip of Lefkada. It follows a set of tracks running through the pine forests on the long tail of Lefkada. The trail is mostly monopati and unsurfaced tracks for the the… -

Meganisi Mountain and Beach Loop - Get the best of two worlds with this loop around a mountain on Meganisi island, starting high level with sweeping views, then back along the coast with coves and beaches. Starts and ends at the port where ferries arrive from Lefkada. Get a morning ferry over, do this walk, and… -

Mellisa Gorge Loop - Walk down into the delightful Mellisa Gorge in the hills above Lefkada town. This gorge is frequently mentioned in guides to Lefkada as a great place for a shady walk beside a stream in the impressive Mellisa Gorge - and indeed it is. However the path through the gorge itself… -

Skaros mountain from Nikiana loop - This trail climbs up Skaros through the crags above Nikiana looping around the back to descend by track and road returning to Nikiana. The climb is a full 600m up through the oak forest and crags of the eastern flank of Skaros. When you look up Skaros from the Nikiana-Nidri… -

Syvros Springs Pathway - A beautiful loop between Syvros and Vournikas and the lush valley that surrounds them; above Vasiliki. The walk passes several springs, streams, waterfalls, and old water mills (the water runs all year). This superb classic route has been recently cleared and revived by the Antelikos Sivros Cultural Club led by… -

Vafkeri lower loop - A wonderful loop walk above Nidri taking you up to the pretty mountain village of Vafkeri, past the charming Agios Asomati monastery and back down by a different track. Along the way are wonderful views back to Nidri and beyond to the islands and Inland Sea. This makes a great… -

Vasiliki-Roupakias Valley Loop - A hike from the Vasiliki beach town along tracks up into the olive trees and pine forests along the valley leading up to Mount Elati. The halfway point is the almost abandoned village of Roupakias with its pretty church and a rock ravine cut by the river. The trail then… -

Vournikas around Lainaki loop - A loop around the Lainaki mountain starting from Vournikas - a mountain village in the valley up above Vasaliki. The trail starts with a steep climb up and over a pass following an old monopati. After descending down the other side the trail contours around the mountain on a wonderful… -