Where do you wait for the Lefkas bridge to open?

Waiting Locations for Lefkas Bridge Opening

You've got two solid options depending on which direction you're coming from ^{[1] [2]}.

Approaching from the North

The Bridge dock quay is your waiting spot. It's got about 10 berths with sturdy rings on the bottom for mooring, and the holding area is roughly six meters deep—deep enough for most charter boats ^[2]. You can tie off there and wait for the next opening.

As of June 2026, openings happen at 0730, 1200, 1800, and 2200 on Greek time, which means the bridge might actually open 15 minutes past the hour ^[1].

Navigation Tips for Northern Approach

• Don't rush to be first—hang back in the bay and let other boats queue ahead
• Motor toward the canal entrance only when you actually see traffic moving through
• The northern approach is narrow with crosswinds that can push you around ^[1]
• Maintain good distance behind any boat ahead so you can slow down or reverse quickly without collision
• Expect the opening to be 10–15 minutes long with unpredictability—barges sometimes block the entrance even when it's supposedly open ^[1]
• Transit to the southern end takes about 30 minutes ^[1]

Approaching from the South

You've got it easier—time your approach to arrive close to the hour when there's more maneuvering room at the northern end ^[1].

Planning Your Route North

If you're heading north after the bridge (toward Paxos or Corfu), check what time that last useful opening is before you commit to the canal. It's easy to miss it and have to come back south ^[1].