Sightseeing in Lefkada

Location: Agios Ioannis. The small chapel of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis is built literally into a rock, above Agios Ioannis beach. This small whitewashed chapel which is the oldest church of Lefkada dates back to the […]

Location: Karia. The Folklore Museum of Lefkadian Embroidery is a small private museum that was established by Mrs Maria Koutsohero in Karia. Through folk items, visitors see the different patterns and techniques of the local […]

Location: Town. The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada is housed in the newly-constructed building of the Cultural Centre in Lefkada Town. Its four rooms cover a large chronological period, from the Paleolithic times till the late […]

Location: Nydri. Lefkada has an abundant storage of underground water which is one of the principal reasons why a major part of the island is lush with greenery. The high mountains that abound in Lefkada […]

Location: Frini. The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni is the most important religious centre on the island of Lefkada. Located on a hill above the Town, this monastery gives gorgeous view to the capital village, the […]

Location: Town. The Castle of Agia Mavra in Lefkada: In year 1204 the island of Lefkada was an integral part of the dominion of Hepiros. However in the year 1294, Lefkada was captured by the […]