Historic Sites & Ancient Ruins
This collection explores the architectural remnants of Lefkada, focusing on its network of ancient towers and defensive structures. Highlights include the Venetian-era Kastro Agiou Georgiou and the 15th-century Red Church Monastery (Mone Kokkines Ekklesias). Visitors can find scattered ruins of Hellenistic watchtowers in villages like Eglouvi and Palaiokatouna, alongside traditional windmills and maritime landmarks like the Volios lighthouse, illustrating the island's strategic importance through the centuries.
Kastro Agiou Georgiou
Venetian-era fortress ruins.
Nisis Volios
Lighthouse located on a small islet at the entrance of the Lefkada canal.
C Levkada
Ruins of a traditional windmill.
Enklouvis ancient tower
Remnants of an ancient Hellenistic watchtower.
Palaiokatouna ancient tower
Ancient stone tower ruins.
Katochori
Historic tower ruins in the settlement of Katochori.
Skaros
Tower ruins on the slopes of Mount Skaros.
Achouria
Stone ruins of a historic tower.
Pyrgi
Archaeological remains of an ancient tower.
Sta Kleismatia
Ruins of a historic tower structure.
Pyrgos
Remains of a stone tower.
Kastri
Ancient tower and fortification ruins.
Sta Marmara
Stone tower ruins.
Historic Wind Mill
Ruins of a traditional stone windmill.
Agios Phillipos
Historic tower ruins near Eglouvi.
Enkloubes
Archaeological remains of a stone tower.
Mone Kokkines Ekklesias
Ruins of a monastery founded in 1478, known for its red stone construction.
Neochori
Historic tower ruins near Neochori.
Palaiokatouna
Ancient stone tower remnants.
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