Unmissable Meganisi
Our guide to the local secret gems...
Towns & Villages
Vathi
The main town on the island, dotted with brightly coloured fishing boats and family-run tavernas lining the waterside offering a delicious selection of local seafood. By day the atmosphere here is sleepy and quiet- by night there is a relaxed, romantic buzz.
Katomeri
A small labyrinthine village with a couple of mini markets, a bakery, pharmacy and a couple of tavernas which form the heart of the quiet night life here.
Spartohori
Built high above sea level to protect inhabitants from raiding sea pirates, and filled with the warm scent of the surrounding pine forests.
Dining
The yacht Club, Vathi Marina
Good for drinks and light food.
Vathi
Pistrina Cafe
Great for breakfast and coffee and offers light food throughout the day.
Vathi | +30 2645 051399
Boom Boom the bar
A wonderful bar playing great music and serving every cocktail under the sun. The service is welcoming and jolly - don’t miss it.
Vathi | facebook.com/boomboomthebar
Erikos Fish Restaurant
A charming family-run restaurant right on the waterfront serving delicious seafood- highly recommended.
Vathi | +30 697 227 6162
The Rose Garden
Delicious, traditional Greek food situated in the square.
Vathi | rosegardenvathi.com
Fresh Cafe
A great place to go for cakes and coffee on the waterfront.
Vathi
Tilevoes Italian
A combination of Greek and Italian food, lovely in the evening because it’s right on the waterfront.
Vathi | +30 2645 051055
IL Paradiso
Pleasant and simple, family-run taverna on the water. The owners pride themselves on using authentic local ingredients. You can arrive by boat and they will help you with mooring.
+30 2645 051090
Niagos
Classic Greek taverna with tablecloths, blue painted chairs and the beer is served in ice cold glasses- just what you need after a hot day in the sun! A great place to stop by if you’re out on the water.
Port Atherinos | +30 2645 051191
Fanari Beach Bar
Right on the water at Fanari beach serving light snack food, coffee, ice cream and drinks.
Summer Sun
Drinks with a view.
Spartohori
Lakis
Family taverna right on the centre of Spartohori. Meat is spit-roasted over an open fire and there is extremely jolly Greek dancing on Greek night!
Spartohori
Navis Boat Bar
Run by the guy who does most of the sea taxi transfers, this is a good place to head if you have time to kill before heading to Preveza airport.
Lefkas | navislefkada.gr
Beaches
Fanari
A mixture of sand and pebble with two cafe/bars on the beach, one of which rents out sun loungers and umbrellas. A small path will take you further round to Karakofolia beach.
Agios Ioannis
This beach has wonderful views over to Lefkas. There is a beach taverna in the summer months but watch out for occasional sea urchins in the water.
SPILIA
A small shingle beach just South of Porto Spilia with a beach cafe.
LIMONARI
Located on the South East coast of Meganisi with views of Kalamos. Crystal clear water, tiny sand-like pebbles and a small beach cafe (open during the summer months) make this a lovely spot. Further along from the beach, there are several rocky ledges dipping into the sea, perfect for private sunbathing platforms. Be warned, the walk back up is steep and hot so bring sturdy shoes and fill up your water bottles.
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