Aktion National Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Aktion Airport serves two very different destinations: Preveza, the mainland town just 8 km away, connected by Greece's only underwater tunnel in 10-15 minutes; and Lefkada, the island linked to the mainland by the floating bridge of Agia Mavra, about 18-20 km and 25-30 minutes by car. Those with a short layover or a dawn flight find it convenient to stay on the Preveza side; those on holiday on the island, among the beaches of Porto Katsiki and Egremni, still need to allow a good half hour for the bridge, with the risk of finding it open for boats to pass.

Preveza

Airport area · 8 km from the airport, 10-15 minutes through the Aktion-Preveza underwater tunnel; car or taxi only, there is no dedicated shuttle.

Best for: Short layovers and early-morning departures, for those who want to stay on the mainland side without tackling the bridge to Lefkada.

Pros

The underwater tunnel makes the transfer fast and independent of surface traffic
Several properties are just minutes from Faros and Monolithi beaches, handy for one last swim before the flight

Cons

Most accommodation is on the coast south of the town, 6-10 minutes by car from the actual historic centre, not within the Venetian lanes
Few public transport options: without a car, every trip requires a taxi

Recommended hotels in this area

14 luxury apartment: Kiva Luxury Suites & Villas aparthotel, just minutes on foot from Faros and Monolithi beach, about 10 minutes by car from the harbour and the historic centre of Preveza.
ALS COMFORT SUITES: Suites with pool on the coast south of Preveza, on the main road to Igoumenitsa, with direct access to a private beach; convenient for those with a car who want to stay close to the sea.

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Lefkada (town)

Nearby town · 18-20 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car across the causeway and the floating bridge of Agia Mavra, which swings open to let boats pass and can block traffic for a few minutes in both directions; no direct bus from the airport.

Best for: Travellers staying on the island of Lefkada who want the town centre with shops and restaurants within easy reach, accepting the longer transfer from the airport.

Pros

Lefkada is the only Greek island reachable by car, without a ferry
The town centre and the seafront can be visited on foot, with supermarkets and taverns within easy reach

Cons

The Agia Mavra bridge can stay closed to traffic while boats pass: not worth risking for a tight flight
The island's most famous beaches (Porto Katsiki, Egremni) are still 40-60 minutes by car from the centre

Recommended hotels in this area

Allure Central Boutique: A boutique hotel with 14 rooms in the heart of Lefkada town, on Karaiskaki street, a few steps from shops and restaurants.
Anthias Garden: A guesthouse with a garden among olive trees near Agios Ioannis beach, half a kilometre from the centre of Lefkada town.

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