Noiya

Down below, a 5- and a 20-minute drive away respectively, are the idyllic sandy-pebbly beaches of Porto Katsiki and Egremni, two of the loveliest and most dramatically situated on Lefkada. The area is known for its towering chalky-white cliffs, sensational views and electric blue waters.

A selection of other beaches on the west coast can be reached within a 30-minute drive north, including those at Lagouna, Megali Petra and Avali.

The capital of Lefkada, Lefkada Town, with its vibrant summer buzz, its restaurants, bars and shops and its marina, is about an hour away.

Noiya is also well-placed for hiking in Lefkada's interior, where the mountains rise to over 1,100m. There is some truly beautiful scenery and a scattering of unspoilt villages where the way of life remains profoundly connected to the island's ancient traditions and customs.

Lefkada measures 35km from its northern tip to the dramatic white cliffs of Cape Lefkatas in the south and just 15km from east to west. It is, therefore, relatively easy to explore in a week (if you can pull yourselves away from the views and pools of Noiya). At its northern point the island is connected to mainland Greece by a floating bridge and, via frequent ferry services from the port of Nidri, to several of the other islands of the Ionian archipelago (including nearby Meganissi), making it eminently possible to travel further afield.