Holidays to Aghios Ioannis take you to a rural idyll flanked by a sandy beach and blue lagoon – you'll find authentic tavernas along the water, while the nightlife of Lefkas Town is just 5 minutes' drive away.
A quiet corner of Lefkas
Aghios Ioannis is a peaceful village in northern Lefkas, an island just off the Greek mainland. It’s a laid-back place spread across idyllic green plains. To the north it’s bordered by the wide Gyra Lagoon, and to the west by a long sand-and-shingle beach dotted with 18th-century windmills. You’ll find authentic Greek tavernas and beach bars along the waterside, while the nightlife of bustling Lefkas Town is just 5 minutes away on the other side of the lagoon.
Sandy beaches
Around Aghios Ioannis you’ve got 3 of Lefkas’ most popular beaches. First there’s the 2.5-kilometre stretch along the village itself – it gets busiest towards the south, but a short stroll along the sand will soon find you a private spot. The sandy Milos Beach is 15 minutes south. Here you get sunloungers and umbrellas, plus a couple of seafood shacks on the promenade. Then Kathisma is 5 minutes further down the road – its major draw is the watersports centre offering parasailing.