Lefkimmi
Lefkimmi
Λευκίμμη | |
|---|---|
Canal in Lefkimmi | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′N 20°04′E / 39.417°N 20.067°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
| Regional unit | Corfu |
| Municipality | South Corfu |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 48.7 km2 (18.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 5,647 |
| • Municipal unit density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| • Community | 3,323 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ΚΥ |
Lefkimmi (Greek: Λευκίμμη, also known as Alefkimmo) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality South Corfu, of which it is a municipal unit. Its land area is 50.819 km². Lefkimmi is the southernmost municipal unit on the island. Tourism is its main industry along with agriculture and other businesses. It features beaches, restaurants, shops, taverns and hotels. A canal passes through the eastern part of town. The municipal seat was the town of Lefkímmi. Lefkimmi also is the second largest settlement of the island.