Meganissi in Greek Islands

All Inclusive Meganissi Holidays – Little island, big bliss – Discovering Meganissi

Beautiful and tranquil, tiny Meganissi is the ultimate setting for your next Greek holiday. There is a sense of purity about this little island and it has retained its traditional ties. Lying immediately to the north of Lefkas, Meganissi offers the beauty in an altogether unspoiled and untouched manifestation, and it is therefore the perfect choice for indolence and relaxation. This small island with only a few tourist places and sleepy little resorts. Holidays for Meganissi is a favourite spot for families, couples and honeymooners. For those wondering about all inclusive holidays to Meganissi, see how you can do it below.

What options for all inclusive holidays?

So, are there any all inclusive hotels here? No, all-inclusive holidays in Meganisi are few and far between. This island is quiet and less developed, hence true all inclusive options have not made it here yet. So, how can you have an all inclusive holiday then? Book a holiday package which include flights and accommodation or just self-catering, then budget for food and drinks and make your own all inclusive style of holiday. A dinner is around £9 to £13, a carafe of wine is much cheaper than a bottle, so go with that.

Whats Meganissi like?

Daily life on the island is based mostly upon lovely coastlines with incredibly clear waters that are decorated with a blend of pebble and sandy beaches in the shadows of creeks and coves hidden from the rest of the world. With the lush countryside, this island is unique: with its green fields of emerald greenery it is an ideal destination for leisurely walks and bike rides with small settlements, windmills, and ramshackle old churches that are crucial tourist attractions in required background. Every so often, many boats from both the two small harbors could work their way across the coastline, from sea cave trips to trips to Lefkas and Kefalonia.

When to Go?

Greece and the Greek Islands experience a tourist season extending from May to October, with high peak in the busier months of July and August. On this peak season, the days are the hottest and attract lots of day-tourists not just from nearby Lefkas and Kefalonia, so for a far more peaceful trip, there are off-season months to choose from. In May and June, you have the spectacle of the rich countryside in its full bloom. If you wish to avoid the harsh heat of summer, then September and October, with their mild temperatures, are a paradise for those who love the natural elements.

A Holiday in Meganissi, the Weather

Meganissi bears the typically Mediterranean climate, with scorching hot summers followed by short wetter winters. The early curative months of May range with a high of 24C-29C in June, typically reaching 32C in July and August with 13 hours of sun and the Adriatic Sea riding up to 26C. The cool breezes supply dramatic heat relief-a sight for sore eyes in July and August! September often enjoys summer-like days with temperatures still teetering around the 28-degree mark and reasonably warm nights with 9 hours of sunshine every day.

The Best Beaches in Meganissi

Meganissi consists of mostly white-pebbled beaches, but there are a few sandy beaches as well, with the general land left undeveloped, maintaining the Island’s natural beauty. There are, however, individuals who feel that Meganissi has been keeping many hidden tiny bays and inlets waiting for discovery, most of which are accessed only by boat all the while, and with the backdrop being rightly pretty and green throughout its coastline. Here is our best choice of beaches found in Meganissi.

Best Beach to Lay Down and Bask in the Sun- Agios Ioannis

Agios Ioannis Beach, hailed as the best beach by travel aficionados, offers a tantalizing base of tanning. Gentle waters for swimming and snorkeling are meant to enthuse those in serene escape still-mindedland of natural magnificence without amenities to spoil the purity of the site. Agios Ioannis is a long and straight access from Spartochori on the west coast.

Best beach for watersports – Spilia

Spilia Bay lies Spartanly at Spartochori, one of the islands’ magnet; offering a magnificent shingle beach dotted in white amid pristine sea-scape with alluring background allure. Excursion boats from the harbor where one finds scores of yachts and sailing dinghies awaiting entry and exit passes, marks the waterfront tave with laid-back chairs for long lazy lunches or sunset dinners.

Best beach for isolation – Mikro Limonari

Region of serene tranquillity-come-cream-stones-beach called Mikro Limonari that lies on the southeastern coast, a spectacular spot for complete life isolation.

Important airport and transport info

Flights to Preveza (PVK) run from London Gatwick or Manchester at a flying time of 3 and a half hours. Preveza is situated on the Greek mainland, and a 30-minute drive through a floating causeway to Lefkas or over the floating causeway will take you to the main harbor in Nidri. Boats and ferries sail from here to Meganissi, the journey across to the island taking about 25 minutes.

There is a local bus service in Meganissi that runs between the main towns with a regular schedule during the tourist season. The other modes of transport include using one of the local water taxi, called a ‘caique’, which runs forth and back along the coast from Vathi to other nearby villages. You are only able to rent a car with Lefkas, while you can rent boats and bikes on the island.

Best deals just for you!

To be able to avail of the best deals all inclusive style holidays to Meganissi, July and August which are the peak season months in Greece. The demand is so high that many holidays get booked up in advance, leading to price escalations. The quieter off-season months when prices are lower-in other words, May, early June, September and October-are when availability is usually better as well. Be as flexible as possible and try last-minute departures as much as possible for fabulous deals, so do please have a look at our offers via the search box above, or go straight to the late deals page to have the best rates for your all inclusive style holiday to Meganissi this year.