Location
The distance of Lefkas from mainland Greece is less than 50 meters via a connecting floating bridge.
Prince’s Islands (Prigiponisia in Greek) are a cluster of small islands floating in the blue Ionian sea, at a short distance from the Western mainland Greece.
Meganissi covers an area of 20 square kilometers is the largest of the these islets, hence its name. The island has three villages with a total population of about 1,200. The Municipality of Meganissi includes the private island of the Onassis family, the famous Scorpios. Meganissi is undoubtedly one of the hidden corners of the Ionian Sea, a place less travelled

Access to Meganissi
Fly to Aktion and travel 20 minutes by car to Lefkas. From Kefalonia and Ithaca, there is a ferry boat connecting to Meganissi, via Lefkas (Vasiliki or Nidri).
Meganissi is just 4 nautical miles from Nidri; the journey on the ferry (up to 4 times throughout the day) lasts for about 25 minutes and takes the visitor through the small islands scattered around, such as Madouri, with the old mansion of the national Greek poet Valaoritis and Skorpios, previously owned by the Onassis family. The island has a good road network and local transport between the villages and the port.

Arrival in Meganissi
From first steps on the island, you can immediately sense the difference in scenery, sounds and scents...
The island calms and "detoxifies", then soon engulfs visitors in its slow, relaxing atmosphere. For many years this small speck of land was known and loved by sailing enthusiasts seeking anchorage in dozens of sheltered bays with turquoise waters. Indeed, since the creation of the new modern marina, Meganissi can offer all necessary facilities for mooring boats.
On the island there are few cars, mostly those of locals.

History
In ancient times Meganissi was known as ‘’Taphos”, after the first king of the Taphians. According to mythology, Taphos and Thlevoas were the children of the Olympian God Poseidon. As genuine descendants of the god of the sea, the inhabitants of the island "Taphos" became daring navigators. According to the writings of the ancient poet Homer (Iliad), the island participated in the Trojan War with 40 ships, a figure that confirms that in the age of the Homeric epics, the island had a strong naval force. Indeed later Roman writers Suetonius and Virgil wrote that the ancient island of Capri (modern Capri, Italy) was a Taphian colony.
The island’s multiple coasts were vulnerable to pirates. For centuries, looters of all kinds and nationalities ravaged the Ionian coast, impeding the residents from forming stable communities. When the Venetians imposed their order in the region, the first communities formed and slowly evolved into today's villages.
Over time the fate of the island follows that of other Ionian islands and administratively became part of Greece on 21/05/1864.

Vathi-Spartochori-Katomeri
Vathi is a fishing village, nested in a cove,well protected from the winds. The harbour with its fishing boats and fish taverns, cafes and waterfront is one of the most charming parts of the island, ideal for walks. In the vicinity of the bay of Vathi, following the road that runs along the coast or by boat, you will reach the coves ‘Pasoumaki’ and Abelaki.
Fjord Atherinos is a favorite anchorage, you can arrive by car or on foot from Katomeri (1 km) or from the Vathi (about 2 km).
West of Katomeri overlooking the neighbouring island Kalamos, Elia Porto is situated. Two quiet beaches with turquoise waters, easily accessible from Katomeri and Vathi are Limonari and Fanari (2-3 km).
The Rokka beach and Porto Spilia are in Spartochori; driving from Spartochori towards the coast of St. John (Ai Giannis), a small monastery of St. John the Baptist (3 km.) can be seen,just opposite to Lefkas.

The cave Papanikoli
During the second World War, Commander Miltiades Iatridis commanded the submarine Papanicolis and used this natural cave of Meganissi, as a hiding place during German airplane raids.

Mycenaean tombs
Recent archaeological excavation in the south near Cape Kefali, unearthed a looted Mycenaean tomb, part of a broader organized Mycenaean colony with citadel and cemetery, which may change the historical facts of the region.

Monastery of St. John
The monastery is located on the pebbled beach overlooking the straits of Lefkas. According to tradition, this was built in the 13th century, but later destroyed by pirates. In the 17th century a nun dedicates her life to restore it. Her tomb is located within the sacred foundations.
Just 350 meters across the channel separating Lefkas from Meganissi, there is the tiny island of Thilia, an excellent fishing spot and ideal location for snorkelling or scuba diving.