Lefkada or Lefkas is an island of the Ionian Sea and together with the islands of Corfu, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos and Paxos constitute the region of the Ionian Islands. It is the fourth largest island in the Ionian Sea (320 km²) and the fourth in a population of about 23,000.
Because of its geographical location it is connected with Aitoloakarnania with a floating bridge about 20 meters long. Together with Evia are the two unique islands in Greece where access is made by road. The highest mountain is Stavrota, with steep slopes and 1,184 meters high.
Lefkada is an enviable destination for water sports enthusiasts such as kitesurfing and windsurfing. In various parts of the island there are beaches that are suitable for such circumstances. Other sports activities offered by the island include diving, water skiing, paragliding, sailing, cycling and horse riding.
The main forms of economy in the island are tourism, which has been steadily rising in recent years, making Lefkada one of the most crowded summer resorts in the Mediterranean, while the frequent occupation of the inhabitants with agriculture, viticulture, fishing from the old days to today has played a very important role in the development of the area.
