Cheap holidays to Lefkas, Greece

For a break that displays the natural beauty of the Greek islands, try cheap holidays to Lefkas. This small island sits in the Ionian Sea, west of Greece, and is connected to the mainland by a causeway and floating bridge. The east of the island has several small resorts from which you can take a variety of boat tours. exploring neighbouring islands. Lefkas is also renowned worldwide for kite-surfing and windsurfing conditions, and indeed there is a windsurfing centre at Vasiliki, south of the resorts. One of the major draws of Lefkas are her stunning beaches, including the world-famous Porto Katsiki, which is regularly voted as the most beautiful beach not just in Greece, but Europe. Until recently it was only accessible by boat, but now there is a road to reach its clear azure waters and stunning sunset views. Unfortunately a lot of local architecture was destroyed by a series of earthquakes, but some still survives, in the castle of Agia Mavra dating from the time of Venetian rule, or the village of Kalamitsi. This less-visited and traditional little gem boasts amazing panoramic views, traditional house designs, a series of windmills, and many churches in post-Byzantine style. To visit this striking island, check Fleetway Travel for last minute deals.