Nidri and the surrounding area of the Municipality of Ellomenos are located on the south-east side of Lefkada. Nidri has many outstanding physical beauties, both on the coasts as well as the hinterland, which leave every visitor in awe. In this region the morphology of the earth varies. It combines the island's largest fertile plain, Englimenos, with the mountain ranges of Platystoma, Vakeris, Neochori, Alatros and Fternos, with the beaches and tourist resorts that are visited by thousands of holiday-makers. A few years ago, Nidri and its surrounding area was nothing more than a small fishing community. Most of the inhabitants lived in small, semi-mountain villages located higher up, at Rachi, Vavkeri and Platystoma, and were involved in agriculture, live-stock rearing and fishing, as were all the villagers of the island. The rapid development of tourism gave the area a great push and won over the majority of the locals. Today, Nidri is very different from how it was in the past.

In addition, the development of tourism in Nidri also changed the demographic distribution. The residents moved from the interior mountain massifs to the coasts, where they became involved in tourism, at the same time continuing their winter agricultural occupations in the villages. The whole of the coastal zone from the village of Perigiali as far as Vlichos has merged into one compact area. There are dozens of luxury hotels and rented rooms, restaurants, shops and tourist offices which offer up-to-date tourism facilities, serving the most demanding visitor. The beautiful and immaculately clean sandy beach, which stretches out for kilometres ahead, provides bathers with the opportunity to try out all kinds of water sports. Even though the area is quite developed touristically, Nidri has not lost its natural beauty. Thick vegetation with olive trees, pines and cypresses provide a framework for the carefully constructed tourist infrastructure. The orderliness and cleanliness help to maintain exceptionally civilised surroundings.
Nidri region's beauties are not just limited to its sandy beaches and to its cosmopolitan character, though it has many important historical, natural as well as cultural monuments to show, both along the coast and inland.

Holidays in Nidri - Lefkada, GREECE
Nidri is in the middle of the east coast of the island of Lefkada, 10 miles south of Lefkada town and 13 miles north of the famous windsurfing beach at Vassiliki. Nidri is the most popular holiday option on Lefkada, the resort sitting attractively on the long sweeping bay of Vylcho. It offers good swimming beaches, boat trips and pleasant surroundings. Nidri has sample a good mix of traditional Greek tavernas and cafes along with more modern music bars and a couple of nightclubs. Nightlife revolves around the sea front and the quayside. The small harbour at Nidri is popular with yachts exploring the Ionian Sea.
Holidays in Nydri could also include pleasant walks and cycle rides through olive groves in the flat interior or to neighbouring bays. Further inland is an attractive hilly area to explore. Lefkada is a small island so Nidri provides a superb base for exploring the undeveloped fishing villages on the east coast and the outstanding well-known beach resorts on the west coast like Vassiliki. Visit the superb west-coast beaches like Kathisma and Athani with miles of sand. Villages in the interior are full of traditional charm. The entire island retains a lot of traditional atmosphere and beautiful countryside and is a delight to explore.
Information about Nidri beach
Nidri beach is close to the town and has superb views out to a cluster of tiny islands. The beach slopes gently to the sea and is a mix of sand, shingle and pebbles. It’s a popular swimming beach with warm calm water. Plenty of facilities on the main beach and a pleasant collection of waterfront cafes and tavernas. Nidri offers a good opportunity to learn to sail or windsurf in calm clean water. There are plenty more beautifully secluded and sheltered bays and coves along this part of the coast or you could rent a little boat to explore the nearby islets that sparkle invitingly in the bay. Holidays in Nidri could include ferry trips to Meganisi Island to see the sea caves, and the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia. There are dozens of boat trips leaving Nidri to visit the islets in the Vylcho Bay which include Scorpios, owned by the Onassis family. Buses run along the coast.
Sites and Attractions
While touring around the island of Lefkada, you will also come across some interesting sightseeing scattered around the many settlements and villages. The most impressive sites are the overwhelming natural beauty of the Porto Katsiki region and of Athani village, the valley Kilada tou Erota (the Valley of Love) in Lygia, the amazing waterfalls, the prehistoric settlement with the ancient water ducts and graves in Nydri. A visit to the beautiful isle of Madouri with its neoclassical mansion of the poet Valaoritis, the medieval tower in the Pyrgi region, the caves Demonas and Papanikolis on the isle of Meganissi, the churches and monasteries and the cultural museum of Maria Koutsohero in Karya, are a must during your stay on Lefkada Island.
Nidri Lefkafa weather & Climate
Lefkada Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate, with warm and sunny summers and mild winters.
The factors that distinguish it from other Ionian Islands is its humidity, rainfall during the wintertime and thermal winds, the latter of which contribute to making Lefkada one of the most popular locations for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Lefkada has fertile mountainside and golden beaches that are ideal for exploration.
From November to March, Lefkada weather is humid and rainy, and temperatures range on average from 13°C - 20°C. Temperatures rise in April and May, ranging from 19°C to 24°C. Summer weather in Lefkada is quite warm. June, July, August and September temperatures range from the mid 20s to mid 30s. October in Lefkada (Lefkas) is still warm and enjoyable, as temperatures range from the low to the mid 20s.
Getting to Nidri - Lefkada
Getting to Lefkada in Greece is fairly easy. If you are coming from abroad, you should check for flights to Aktio, Preveza Airport, with a stopover at Athens Airport. Charter flights to Lefkas are available from many European countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Austra, Switzerland, etc. From Aktio Airport you can either take a bus or rent a car to Lefkada. Aktio Airport is also connected to the airports in Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Sitia town in Crete. Try to book your airplane ticket well in advance to find lowest possible airfare to Lefkada.
There are frequent bus routes to Lefkada from Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and other major Greek cities. If you are in either Kefalonia or Ithaki, you can catch a ferry boat to Lefkada. For further information about buses, ferries and flights to Lefkada, Greece, you can contact one of the many Lefkada travel agents and tour operators. Spend your holiday enjoying every beautiful corner of the island. Your Lefkada touring will be an unforgettable experience with a dependable rental car. Contact one of the many Lefkada Car Rental Agencies to book the car of your choice. Many travel agencies on the island offer reliable Lefkada car rentals, as well as a variety of other travel services.