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    Lefkada

    Λευκάδα, Leucade, Lefkáda

    38°42′N 20°39′E

    Lefkada (Greek: Λευκάδα, Lefkáda, [lefˈkaða]), also known as Lefkas or Leukas (Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Λευκάς, Leukás, modern pronunciation Lefkás) and Leucadia, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge.

    West of Lefkada island and 30' boat trip from Nidri.
    West of Lefkada island and 30' boat trip from Nidri.

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    Terrain

    38°42′N 20°39′E

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    Overview

    Lefkada (Greek: Λευκάδα, Lefkáda, [lefˈkaða]), also known as Lefkas or Leukas (Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Λευκάς, Leukás, modern pronunciation Lefkás) and Leucadia, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Lefkada. It is situated in the northern part of the island, approximately 25 minutes by automobile away from Aktion National Airport. The island is part of the regional unit of Lefkada.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Ionian Islands

    • Cephalonia

      780 km²▲ 1,628 m

      Major islands

    • Corfu

      590 km²▲ 906 m

      Major islands

    • Zakynthos

      406 km²▲ 756 m

      Major islands

    • Kythira

      277 km²▲ 505 m

      Major islands

    • Ithaca

      95.7 km²▲ 809 m

      Minor islands

    • Kalamos

      25 km²▲ 745 m

      Minor islands

    • Antikythera

      20.5 km²▲ 365 m

      Minor islands

    • Paxos

      20.4 km²▲ 233 m

      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

    Photographs