Everything You Need To Know About Meganisi

In recent months we’ve seen an increase in interest and enquiries for Meganisi, so we thought it was a great time to showcase what this great little island has to offer. A small island in the Ionian group, it is filled with luscious greenery, scenic villages and an abundance of beautiful coastline that holds many secluded beaches and the sea caves which the island is known for. In this article we’ll take you through how to get there, where to stay and things to do so that you will have all the information you need to know to decide when to visit this beautiful island. 

Looking at Meganisi from Lefkas

How to get there
Meganisi doesn’t have an airport as it is far too small for one. The nearest one is on the mainland at Preveza. Preveza Airport is accessible from a number of UK airports, these are Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. From there you can get a transfer to the town of Nidri on the island of Lefkas. Lefkas is connected by a bridge to the mainland which makes it another great place to visit from Preveza. A good twin centre Ionian island hopping itinerary is Lefkas and Meganisi due to their close proximity and good ferry links. Once at Nidri, you would then get a ferry across to Meganisi. 

Looking down on Meganisi from above

Where to stay on Meganisi
There are 3 villages on Meganisi – Spartochori, Vathi and Katomeri. Vathi is the most picturesque village on the island and sits at the end of an inlet with lots of seaside tavernas and cafes to choose from as well as a number of hotels and villas. This idyllic village is the best place to stay on the island. If you’re looking for convenience and gorgeous views then choose Spartochori. This is where the ferry from Lefkas arrives so you can easily walk up to your accommodation. There is only one taxi on the island, so walking is best and only a short distance. The village sits on a hill overlooking the beach and marina and its narrow streets house gorgeous buildings, tavernas and cafes as well as apartments and hotels. Spartochori is also the largest of the three villages.

Finally, Katomeri sits on a hill looking out across the eastern half of the island. There are fewer hotels and tavernas here, but it is still very beautiful place to stay. Wherever you decide to stay on Meganisi, it will provide stunning views, pretty buildings and will be near to everywhere, as you can walk between the three villages in an hour. 

Spartochori

Things to do on Meganisi
The best thing to do on Meganisi is relax. It is a small island so at times it can seem as if you have parts of it to yourself. Popular activities are to explore the coastline by boat, leisurely drifting from beach to beach and exploring the sea caves. Make sure you stop by Papanikolis Sea Cave, a pretty cave which is named after a Greek submarine who used to hide there in World War 2. 

Take a hiking path from Spartochori down to the Chapel of Agios Ioannis, a Greek church dating back to the 15th century. It sits next to a pebbled beach with clear turquoise waters that looks across at Lefkas. There are lots of quiet beaches you can find across the island where you relax and let the world go by. Each surrounded by the lush greenery of the island and next to the beautiful, clear waters of the Ionian Sea. All the beaches on Meganisi are pebbled and mostly unorganized (no sunloungers & umbrellas, little to no facilities nearby), so bear that in mind when deciding if island is for you. Some of the best beaches to try are Pasoumaki, Fanari, Abelaki and Limonari. Many of these can only be reached by foot or boat. The beach with the most facilities nearby is Spillia, which sits next to the port of Spartochori. 

Papanikolis Sea Cave

Meganisi could also be done on a day trip from Lefkas, as much of things to do and see are in the north of the island and it is only a 25 minute ferry between the two. There is lots of flexibility as there is up to 6 boats daily in the summer months.

We hope this has given you more information about Meganisi and hopefully you want to visit. To find out more about the rest of Greece, take a look around our website or call us on 01156547795. If you know where you want to book, call us, email [email protected] or fill in our contact form with what you’re looking for. Don't forget to follow us on social media to find out the next Destination of the Week and for all your Greek Holiday needs. If you've been to Meganisi, where was your favourite place? What was the best thing you did, or do you think we missed anything? Let us know in the comments or on social media, just click the buttons below which take you to our social pages.

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