Shopping in Lefkada: what to buy, where and opening hours
Lefkada has no big malls. Shopping here means the town's pedestrian street, small shops and local products worth taking home.
- Most shops in Lefkada Town line the pedestrian street running north from the centre towards the harbour.
- Tourist shops open daily until late; regular shops close in the afternoon.
- Good buys: Eglouvi lentils, honey, local wine, Karya embroidery and mandolato.
If you want a mall or big fashion chains, Lefkada is not the place. For local products and small gifts, there is plenty.
Is there a mall in Lefkada?
No. Shopping centres on Lefkada Town's pedestrian street and small shops in the resorts. For malls and international chains, see shopping in Athens.
Opening hours
| Shop type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tourist shops | 7 days a week, until late |
| Regular shops (Tue, Thu, Fri) | 9:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00 |
| Regular shops (Mon, Wed, Sat) | 9:00–15:00 |
*Source: Greeka.*
What to buy
| Product | Where |
|---|---|
| Eglouvi lentils | traditional grocers in town |
| Honey (Dragano, Athani) | roadside stalls towards Porto Katsiki, grocers |
| Vardea and Vertzami wine | island wineries, wine shops in Nydri |
| Karya embroidery | shops in Karya and Lefkada Town |
| Mandolato and pasteli | town patisseries |
*Source: Lefkada Slow Guide.* Local cheeses and Lefkada salami are not kosher; see kosher and Shabbat in Lefkada.
Nydri and Vasiliki have souvenir and beach shops; a car helps, see car rental in Lefkada. Non-EU visitors can claim VAT back on larger purchases: VAT refund guide.
FAQ
Is there a mall in Lefkada? No. Shopping is on Lefkada Town's pedestrian street and in small resort shops.
What should I buy in Lefkada? Eglouvi lentils, local honey, Vardea or Vertzami wine, Karya embroidery and mandolato.
When are shops open? Tourist shops daily until late; regular shops in the morning and on some evenings.
Where is the main shopping street? The pedestrian street running north from the centre of Lefkada Town towards the harbour.
