Beaches around Cottage Apple
Beaches of exquisite beauty stretch along the entire western coast of the island, boasting white sand, pebbles and crystal clear waters.
About 4km away from the Cottages you will find the beach Pefkoulia, where pine trees reach the sand and offer shade from the sun.
Moreover, the cosmopolitan Kathisma beach is located 10 minutes away by car, perfect for socialising and having fun.
The isolated beaches at Kalamitsi and Milos near Agios Nikitas offer a more tranquil and remote atmosphere, as well the unparalleled beauty of an exotic paradise.
Driving 30 minutes along the western coastline you will come across two of the best beaches of the Mediterranean, Egremni and Porto Katsiki.
Activities around Cottage Apple
Your stay at Cottage Apple is packed with activities that will make your holiday all the more enjoyable and special.
Take advantage of nature’s purity and appeal by venturing into the wild and taking long walks while enjoying the incomparable views of the Ionian Sea.
As distances are short on the island, it will be easy for you to wander the cobblestone streets of mountain Cottageges such as Karia and Eglouvi, but also the picturesque fishing Cottageges such as Agios Nikitas and Sivota. Here you can try local delicacies, such as semolina pie and salami, enjoy delicious meze and taste the Eglouvi lentils, renowned throughout Europe. Leave the best for last, or in this case, the evening. A late-night stroll through the historic streets of Lefkas’ old town will transport you to a by-gone era infused with romance and the allure of fairytales.
For those in search of adventure there are adrenaline-fuelled activities. On the Agios Giannis beach, where the wind is favourable, you can windsurf and kite surf. In addition you can admire the blue sea below while you paraglide overhead.
Hiking, mountain biking and horse riding activities will bring you closer to this unique natural world.
Lefkas’ contemporary marina and the nearby wonderful islets are a sailing paradise and ideal places for scuba diving.
Your holidays can only be complete with a day trip by boat to the islands of Skorpios (owned by shipping tycoon Onassis), Meganissi, Kasto and Kalamos.
The only certainty on these holidays is that your days will be so filled with wonder and creativity that boredom is out of the question.
Getting to Cottage Apple
Getting to Lefkas is fairly easy and the island can be reached in many ways depending on your location.
For those living abroad, there are direct charter flights from the UK and most European cities to the Aktio/Preveza airport until October.
Moreover Lefkas is also accessible by car, taking the ferry from Venice or Ancona to Igoumenitsa, and then driving the remaining 120km by car.
There are internal flights from Corfu and Athens
And ferry access from Ithaka and Kefalonia.
The island is a 5-hour drive from Athens or Thessaloniki (on the Egnatia Odos Motorway).
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