Lefkadi is a beautiful coastal resort located in Central Evvia. Lying at distance of 8km from Chalkis and 12km from Eretria, this small harbor is a quiet beach with fine sand and shallow waters stretching along 2km. Due to the Euripus tidal phenomenon, currents flowing from north to south and vice versa clean its waters every six hours.
More specifically, waters move southward along the Gulf of Euboea and into the Aegean Sea every six hours, and flow back northward along the Gulf every six hours. The earliest inhabitants in Lefkadi date from the Early Bronze Age; in that period, an important settlement developed on the hill which enjoyed a high reputation for its commercial transactions with other areas in the Aegean Sea, mostly in the latter’s northeastern region. The settlement sustained its existence uninterruptedly into the Middle and Late Bronze Age, as finds in cemeteries and funeral gifts bear witness to. A small gap in the area’s human occupation history is noted in the Early Iron Age.
Sailing conditions
During May, June, July and August Lefkandi have topical phenomenon of thermal wind from Southeast – East direction with average 14-24 knots depends of the day. Nice and stable wind make the spot ideal for beginners to expert level riders.
Security advices
Lot of local riders during summer period. Deep water but local assistance with rescue boat during summer period and local school in the area.