Location - Ageras Santa Marina Apartments on Lefkada Island, Agios Ioannis

Location

Lefkada is an island of the Ionian Sea and together with the islands of Corfu, Kefalonia, Ithaki, Paxi and Zakynthos is the region of the Ionian Islands. It is the fourth largest island in the Ionian Sea (320 sq. km.) and the fourth most popular with approximately 25,000 inhabitants. Kapodistrias plan Lefkada along with the islands of Kalamos, Kastos, Meganissi, (also known as Princes), formed the Prefecture Lefkada based in the town of Lefkas.

Due to its geographical location (its shores are very close to those of the Mainland which separates the historic Strait Drepano) is connected with the Mainland with a bridge length of approximately 20 meters. Along with Evoia, these two islands are the only ones in Greece that is accessed by road.

Attractions

Just outside of the town and just opposite of the floating bridge (opened is around 40 m.) is the Venetian castle of Santa Maura.

Region of Agios Ioannis

Agios Ioannis beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island and is only 1500 meters from the town of Lefkada.