TOWN
With its 5000 inhabitants Lefkimmi is one of the biggest
villages on Corfu island. This village has not been developed
for the tourism and still today keeps its old structure
and traditions.
People who live here are original from Corfu, like the
persons who live in smaller villages like Argyrades, Sinarades
and Ag. Matheos.
The first impression can not be so positive as the buildings
here are old and not very well maintained comparing to
the other tourist villages.
The place anyhow is really charming and is still linked
to old tradition; you’ll see old woman with donkeys,
people drinking Ouzo in local bars and a marvelous surrounding
country side.
In Lefkimni there’s also a small river that crosses
the town and that is used by local fishermen.
Not far from the village there’s the local lighthouse
and the traditional village of Potami.
BEACH Lefkimmi is not on the sea and hasn't
a proper beach.
The nearest beaches are Molou bay, just two kilometres
far (click
the arrow to see the photo) and Alikes bay.
HOW TO MOVE
Lefkimmi is
connected with Corfu town many times per day by the local
bus service.
Lefkimmi's new port is south of Potami and Melikia and
today it is used by ferry-boats that connect Corfu with
Igoumenitsa and Paxi island.
WHERE TO
LODGE
In Lefkimmi is difficult to find an accommodation.
This village is big but not tourist developed.
SHOPS
In Lefkimmi there are some snack bas and market shops
used mainly by local people.
AMUSEMENTS
This is a very calm and relaxing place.
It’s ideal to try a dinner in a traditional Greek
restaurant however here you will not find any kind of
night life.