
Lefkada Holy Monastery Faneromeni
Lefkada Holy Monastery Faneromeni the sacred rock of Our Lady, as they call the Virgin Mary in Lefkada, on a hill with stunning views over the west and from the city center, located for centuries, the historic Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Faneromeni. The Virgin Mary is the patron saint and protector of the island. She take the name “Faneromeni” because the first image of the Virgin, which had been ordered in Constantinople, revealed planned on stage a miraculous way, the monk and hagiographer Kallistos, after fervent prayer and fasting. The painter had only add colors.
The Waterfall Dimosari
The Waterfall Dimosari Lefkada is one of the most remarkable and stunning natural beauty attractions on the island. It lies twenty kilometers south of Lefkada town. To get there passing Nidri, follow the signs and in ten minutes you reach the first waterfall. Then to get to your destination following a twenty-minute walk in the green nature, really worthwhile and it is an adventurous and interesting route.
The Phonograph Museum
The Phonograph Museum of Lefkada is in the main street of the old town of the island. The Gramophone Museum is one of the special attractions in Lefkada and features a valuable collection of gramophones and musical instruments. It also hosts folklore items such as cards, jewelry, photographs, embroidery, tools and coins. In Lefkada is one of the most interesting historical sightseeing and presents an important part of the folklore tradition of the island. Many visitors are coming on summer vacation and traveling to the island to admire the unique items on display.
The lagoon in Lefkada
The lagoon in Lefkada is one of the most important natural heritage sights and natural beauty of the island and Greece. The lagoon has been designated as a wetland of great ecological importance. Located in the city of Lefkada and is a landmark for many rare birds, such as gulls, the kalimanes, ducks, geese and swans herons. The scenery is breathtaking and well worth the visit.
The Santa Maura Castle
Just above the famous village Eglouvi the major event takes place with great participation. Local people get water from wells and pour it in large cauldron where they boil the famous lentil. Later a great festivity with a lot of dancing follows.
The Temple of the Almighty
The Temple of the Almighty in Lefkada is one of the important historical and religious sightseeing on the island. The Church of the Pantocrator was built in 1864 and belonged to the poet Aristotelis Valaoritis family. Indeed the church is the tomb of the famous poet. Inside you can admire paintings of famous painters.
There are many old churches on Lefkada that you can visit.
Akrotiri Lefkata
Akrotiri Lefkata in Lefkada is one of the largest and most impressive natural beauty attractions on the island. You will find The white Akrotiri after Porto Katsiki and following a dirt road that leads there. Akrotiri is 50 km from the town of Lefkada. This is a very impressive and imposing landscape with a panoramic view of the blue Ionian Sea. The huge white rocks say that was the reason they called the White Cape. The landscape is mountainous and rugged and it is said that from there the lyric poet Sappho fell into the sea and killed herself when her beloved Phaon denied her love.