Lefkada

District ·🇬🇷 Griekenland

Bevolking 23.596

Oppervlakte 332 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Athens

Officiële website lefkada.gov.gr

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Lefkada's Unmissable Gems

Lefkada features a diverse landscape ranging from the 14th-century Venetian Castle of Santa Maura to the windsurfing hub of Vasiliki. The island's west coast is defined by dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters at Egremni and Kathisma, while the interior hosts the Dimosari waterfalls and Klousouria gorge. Religious history is preserved at the 17th-century Monastery of Faneromeni, and the eastern bays like Sivota provide sheltered moorings for maritime travel.

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Best Beaches

Lefkada’s coastline is defined by the dramatic contrast between its western and eastern shores. The west coast features towering limestone cliffs and deep turquoise waters at spots like Egremni and Kathisma, often requiring steep descents or boat access. In contrast, the southern and eastern coasts, including Mikros Gialos and Vassiliki, offer calmer, shallower waters sheltered from the wind, making them centers for windsurfing and sailing. The island also hosts secluded pebble coves like Mylos and Agiofili, accessible primarily by hiking trails or water taxis.

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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.

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Sacred Greek Orthodox Sites

Lefkada’s religious landscape is defined by Byzantine monasteries, cave chapels, and post-Byzantine churches reflecting the Ionian school of architecture. The Monastery of Faneromeni serves as the island's spiritual center, while sites like the Monastery of Agios Ioannis at Rodaki were constructed over ancient Greek temples. These locations feature unique characteristics, from the red stone masonry of Kokkines Ekklesias to the rock-hewn sanctuary of Agios Ioannis Antzousis, where early Christian tradition began on the island.

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Scenic Peaks and Viewpoints

Lefkada’s central spine is defined by a rugged limestone mountain range, culminating at the 1,158-meter summit of Stavrotas. This collection highlights the island's prominent peaks and viewpoints, including the high-altitude plateau of Englouvi and the dramatic Dimosari gorge. These locations offer expansive views across the Ionian archipelago, the Akarnanian mountains on the Greek mainland, and the nearby islands of Kalamos and Meganisi.

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