Travel Information
Location
Mimosa Retreat is situated on Lefkada Island, Greece. Visitors can travel to Lefkada by plane or by car as the island is connected to the mainland of Greece with a bridge.
Map coordinates: 38°43′11″N 20°43′02.9″E
Open in Google MapsFlights
The closest airport is Aktion Airport (PVK) which is a 40 – 45 minute drive from Mimosa Retreat. There are several flights a week here from the U.K. Airlines such as British Airways, Ryan Air and Easy Jet to name a few. Flights depart from Newcastle, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stanstead.
Please take a look at the following link to view up-to-date flight schedules.
Aktion AirportTransfers
Mimosa Retreat can offer assistance and guidance on booking transfers for your group or put you in touch directly with our trusted transfers companies. For individual transfers we recommend contacting the drivers directly.
Aktion – Mimosa
| Up to 4 people | €70 |
|---|---|
| 5 – 8 people | €120 – €140 |
| 9 – 12 people | €180 |
| 13 – 16 people | €250 |
Athens – Mimosa
| 15 people, one way | €610 |
|---|---|
| 15 people, return | €1,300 |
When to go
Our season starts in April and closes at the end of October.
Weather and sea temperatures (PDF)April
18–19°C / 64–66°Fby day
April sees spring come to Lefkada, with the arrival of warmer, dryer weather and beautiful spring flowers covering the mountains. Average daytime temperatures are 18–19°C (64–66°F), and the sun shines for up to 8 hours. Evening temperatures only drop down to a fairly mild 10°C (50°F). There is however a risk of rain during your stay, and as the evenings are cooler it would be a good idea to bring warmer clothing as well as beach wear.
May
22–23°C / 72–73°Fby day
May is the beginning of the summer season in Lefkada as temperatures really begin to warm up. Average daytime temperatures are 22–23°C (72–73°F) and only fall to 14°C (57°F) in the evenings. There is a little chance of rain and 9 hours of sunshine each day.
June
26–28°C / 79–82°Fby day
The weather is glorious with very little chance of rain. The perfect weather.
July – August
29–31°C / 84–88°Fby day
July and August bring very warm weather to Lefkada, with average daytime temperatures of 29–30°C (84–86°F) in July and 30–31°C (86–88°F) in August. There is very little chance of rain, with long, sunny days perfect for enjoying the sea and relaxing in the shade.
September
27–28°C / 81–82°Fby day
September is cooler than the preceding summer months but remains extremely warm in Lefkada. Average daytime temperatures are still 27–28°C (81–82°F) and in the evenings fall no lower than a very warm 18°C (64°F). Long hours of sunshine in September ensure that Lefkada is still the perfect place to host your retreat as the Autumn approaches.
October
22–23°C / 72–73°Fby day
October sees the tourist season begin to wind down and temperatures start to cool. It is still pleasantly warm however, with average daytime temperatures of 22–23°C (72–73°F). Evenings remain mild, only dropping down to around 14°C (57°F). There is a risk of a little rain at this time of year, so packing a light jacket and warmer clothing for the evenings is a good idea. You can have the best of both worlds in Lefkada in October as the days are still warm enough for lounging in the sun and cool enough to head into the hills to do some trekking or walking meditations.