Nidri, Greece

Nidri is a town and municipality on the island of Lefkada (Ionian Islands) in Greece. It forms part of the Ellomenos municipality. The community also includes the village of Rachi. The town is a major tourist center. Nidri lies on the eastern coast of the island of Lefkada, 17 km south of the town of Lefkada, at the mouth of the long Vlikho Bay bay. In the sea near the town, there are a number of islands: Meganisi, Madouri, Cheloni, Filia, Skorpidi and Skorpios (until recently, the island was privately owned by the Onassis family, where Aristotle Onassis is buried, along with his son Alexander, who owned the neighboring island of Sparti, and his daughter Christina). In Nidri harbor, a monument to Aristotle Onassis has been installed.

Today, Nidri is one of the best and most popular resorts on Lefkada. Excellent beaches, crystal-clear and warm waters of the Ionian Sea, as well as well-developed tourist infrastructure, attract an enormous number of holidaymakers here every year. Nidri offers a good selection of hotels and cozy apartments, many excellent restaurants and taverns, as well as supermarkets, markets, ATMs, pharmacies, and much more. Along the promenade, you’ll find many charming bars, cafés, and various tourist shops.

Those who enjoy active recreation can take part in various water sports in Nidri, as well as go cycling or explore the picturesque surroundings. Nidri has a small own port where numerous fishing boats, sailboats, and luxurious white yachts are moored. Here, you can rent a motorboat or a yacht and visit Lefkada’s satellite islands, as well as scenic secluded bays and the island’s famous beaches. There is also regular ferry service to the islands of Meganisi, Ithaca, and Kefalonia. Nidri Port is the center of Lefkada’s sailing sport and the place where, every year in September, the famous Ionian Regatta starts.

Lefkada is one of the best places to relax. This is due to the wonderful Mediterranean climate, which seems to invite rest and creates a good mood. You can visit Lefkada at any time of year-both in summer, when average temperatures reach up to +30 degrees, and in winter, when the temperature never drops below +25 degrees. The sea is always warm enough for comfortable swimming and diving.