Historische bezienswaardigheden in Lefkada

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.

Historic Sites & Ancient Ruins — Kaart

A

Kastro Agiou Georgiou

Venetian-era fortress ruins.

B

Nisis Volios

Lighthouse located on a small islet at the entrance of the Lefkada canal.

C

Levkada

Ruins of a traditional windmill.

D

Enklouvis ancient tower

Remnants of an ancient Hellenistic watchtower.

E

Palaiokatouna ancient tower

Ancient stone tower ruins.

F

Katochori

Historic tower ruins in the settlement of Katochori.

G

Skaros

Tower ruins on the slopes of Mount Skaros.

H

Achouria

Stone ruins of a historic tower.

I

Pyrgi

Archaeological remains of an ancient tower.

J

Sta Kleismatia

Ruins of a historic tower structure.

K

Pyrgos

Remains of a stone tower.

L

Kastri

Ancient tower and fortification ruins.

M

Sta Marmara

Stone tower ruins.

N

Historic Wind Mill

Ruins of a traditional stone windmill.

O

Agios Phillipos

Historic tower ruins near Eglouvi.

P

Enkloubes

Archaeological remains of a stone tower.

Q

Mone Kokkines Ekklesias

Ruins of a monastery founded in 1478, known for its red stone construction.

R

Neochori

Historic tower ruins near Neochori.

S

Palaiokatouna

Ancient stone tower remnants.