Meganissi
Villas with soul on Meganissi
A stay on Meganissi is all about exploring the island’s idyllic bays and transparent waters. Our villas excel when it comes to such pleasures, as they offer direct (or easy) beach access, water sports galore, and much more besides.
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Our guide to Meganissi
Just a short hop across the water from Lefkada, Meganissi is an unspoilt island with a gentle, relaxing pace of life, myriad idyllic bays, heavenly pine-fringed beaches, and a buzzing harbour village.
Getting there
Fly to Aktion-Preveza, then drive or take a transfer to Nidri on Lefkada (1hr) and a ferry (15mins).
Good to know
- Surface area: 22km2 (approx)
- Population: 1,100 (approx)
- Most famous neighbour: the islet of Skorpios, once owned by Aristotle Onassis (he married Jackie Kennedy there in 1968)
- Must-see sight: the sea cave of Papanikolis, one of the largest in Greece
- Curious fact: due to its slender, 6.5km-long southern cape, Meganissi boasts over 30km of coastline
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
"Meganissi has numerous heavenly bays to discover so I recommend you rent a little boat and spend a couple of days exploring them them one by one, stopping off for a swim in each."
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