Get to know Nikiana, Lefkada Island, Greece

Nikiana is situated on the East Coast of Lefkas

Nikiana is a great holiday place on the beautiful island of Lekfada. It is a typical Greek holiday sea side village with everything you need close by. Here it is on the map. Villa Pelagia is just a few minutes drive away, up on a green hill with wonderful sea views. This villa is for sale and qualifies for the Greek Golden Visa.

Nikiana Harbour | Cafes, Tavernas, Boat Rentals

The harbour of Nikiana hosts a number of Greek Tavernas with fresh fish and sea food in a beautiful setting by the anchored fishing and sailing boats. Here are some taverns in Nikiana harbour: Porto Nikiana, Restaurant Katerina, Taverna Pantazis, Apico Brunch, Litrouvio Cafe

Motor boats can be rented from Nikiana Harbour from this Escape Boat Cruises

Nikiana Beaches

Nikiana has a number of beaches with shallow waters ideal for families, such as Paralia Limni, Episcopou Beach. Breath of Zorbas is a traditional Greek tavern on a small idyllic beach in Nikiana and it’s very close to our holiday villa. Here is yet another beach in Nikiana.

Nikiana hosts two of the most beloved beach bars/clubs on the island: NV Beach Bar & K Beach Bar

There are many more beaches on the East Coast of Lefkada. Just scroll the map on Satellite View and you will discover them yourself.

Nikiana Places to Dine Out or order Take Away at the Villa

Besides the tavernas and coffee shops in the harbour there are plenty more places to dine out. Here are some well known tavernas in Nikiana: The White Crown, the famous fish & sea food Taverna Minas, Veranda Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, Italian Pizza Restaurant and Take-Away La Favola, Fast-food and take-away Spiros, Zimis – Coffee, fast food and delivery.

Nikiana Coffee Shops, Bakeries, Supermarkets, Butchers

There are numerous coffee shops that serve specialty coffees such as Freddo Capuccinno, Espresso or Frappe. Here are some of them: Matsou Cafe, Center Cafe, Scorpios Shisha Espresso Bar.

Buy fresh bread, traditional Greek pies and sweets from Bake Home Nikiana, ArtissimoIl Forno, Street Coffee and Foods Nikiana. If you like cooking at home, try this butcher’s in Nikiana. Right next to it there is a diving centre. This souvenir shop in Nikiana is a nice place to buy some gifts for the ones waiting for you back home. 

The groceries shops in Nikiana are well stocked with fruits, drinks and refreshments. Here are some of the grocery stores on the main road of Nikiana: Arista, Kritikos Supermarket.

See photos of Villa Pelagia in Nikiana, Lefkada, Greece

nikiana villas with sea view for holidays
The view from Villa Pelagia, luxury villa for sale in Nikiana