Lefkada is the island of all times. It is the island you choose to live on. It is the island you choose to vacation on. And that’s because it covers a wide range of interests, from natural beauty (swimming, hiking) to the cultural presence, gastronomy, entertainment, but also, for sports lovers, sports, and why not extreme sports!
The options are given with the aim of exercising in a relaxed way or to get your adrenaline pumping!
There are many activities you can do on the island, covering land, sea and even air!
On land:
There is a network of paths which has been organized recently and is being extended mainly in the semi-mountainous and mountainous part of the island, which gives images of amazing beauty to walkers. The old paths of the island are promising for those who love hiking, unique moments of excitement, with wonderful colors and aromas. Already several local clubs have mapped and marked many of them and organize hikes or give valuable advice to those hikers who want to enjoy the wonderful Lefkada land on their own.
At the same time, mountain running races are organized in its mountains of Lefkada every year, a half-marathon and other competitions that are a pole of attraction for professionals and for amateur sports fans.
And of course, there is cycling. Beyond cycling you can enjoy in many parts of the city and in many villages, you can raise a little the tension by going downhill on a specially shaped slope in the east of the island.
In the sea, which of course has its due:
A huge variety of water sports wait young and old to enjoy the wonderful blue of the Ionian.
Starting from the basics, simple, cool, and loved by everyone swimming!
For more fun there are in the main seaside resorts of the island organized businesses on the beaches that offer a wide variety of sea sports. Of course, don’t forget that in Lefkada the beaches of Vasiliki and Agios Ioannis-Milos are considered one of the best windsurfing tracks and are also hosted relevant matches during the summer. On the second beach, you can experience the tension offered by kitesurfing, combining sea and air!
In the air:
Having done kitesurfing someone brave can be done comfort in paragliding. The mountain masses of the island’s west side are famous for the wonderful, adrenaline-filled dives in the void overlooking the lovely Ionian blue. An experience probably for the very brave ones, but one that might be worth it!
However, even if you are not a sporty type, Lefkada is full of beautiful experiences that you are invited to live either as a permanent resident or as a visitor.And of course, in order to do all these amazing things you should have your base! Learn how [here]