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The Meganisi is an island in between Lefkada and Etoloakarnania. It is the largest island of the Princes' Islands of Lefkada, which is why it is so named. It has an area of 22,356 sq. Km. And a population of 1,090 inhabitants according to the 2001 census. Meganisi also belongs to the wider complex of the Televoid Islands.
Meganisi has a population of 1,092 inhabitants according to the 2001 census. There are 3 villages on the island, Katomeri (seat of the municipality), Vathi and Spartochori. The well-known islet of Scorpios also belongs to the municipality of Meganisi.
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History
In antiquity and specifically in the time of Strabo, Meganisi was called Tafos or Tafias and belonged to the so-called Tafios Islands, along with the other islands between Akarnania and Lefkada, such as Kalamos (formerly Karnos), Kastos, Atokos and Arkoudi. During the Bronze Age it was the center of the pirate people of Televos, who were also called Tombs from the ancient name of Meganisi and had dominated the surrounding sea. With the decline of the Televos, Meganisi followed the historical course of Lefkada to the present day. During the Greek-Italian war, the Papanikolis Submarine had its secret base in a sea cave in Meganisi.
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How to get there
By boat
By boatAccess to the island is only from its side Lefkada. For Meganisi there are regular ferry services from Nydri. The ship catches in both ports of Meganisi, Spartochori and Vathi. The duration of the journey does not exceed 25 minutes. Itineraries you can see here and here
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