Sightseeing in Lefkada - what to see. Complete travel guide
Lefkada is a Greek island in Ionic Sea. It is known for its white rocks that gave the name to this place (Lefkada means white). Sheer rocks are located only on the west coast of the island. On the east Lefkada is covered with various plants and trees, so numerous bays simply dive in greenery.
Lefkada beaches are incredibly beautiful, and each one is unique. The most popular beach on the island is Porto Katsiki. It can be found in many tourist brochures and guides. A narrow strip … 
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Lefkada is ready to offer travelers hundreds of attractive places to accommodate, among which there are hotels suitable even for the most demanding travelers. One of the most luxurious … Open
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Among the sights of this place is the bridge that connects the island with the mainland. Near the bridge you will see ruins of the Saint Maura Fortress. Lefkada town is located approximately one kilometer away from the bridge. In this town you can visit churches of St. Dmitri, St. Minas, St. John of Anjou, and St. Spiridion. The church of Pantokrator has a graveyard, where visitors can see the tomb of Aristotelis Valaoritis, a famous Greek poet.
Tourists may also enjoy attending Museum of Archeology, Museum of Phonographs, Museum of Ethnography, Post-Byzantine Art Picture Gallery, Faneromeni Monastery and more. Finally, Kalligoni village features the fragments of Cyclopean walls and ruins of a small theater.
You can rest far from the noisy tourist atmosphere in the town of Perigiali. This is a very nice little town, located on a hillside. While walking along its streets, you can admire the panoramic view of the harbor, as well as the nearby islands. In this town, there are many beautiful old buildings, in which there are small boarding houses, restaurants of national cuisine and craft workshops currently.
The paradise island of Lefkada located in the Ionian Sea is a great destination for a family vacation. Each of its towns offers its own unique entertainment that will appeal to any family … Open
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The remains of the ancient Venetian fort, Agios Georgios are preserved on the island. It is located not far from the Lefkada canal. The exact date of construction of this fortification is unknown, although the first mention of it dates back to 1125. Already at the end of the 12th century, the fortress was conquered by the Franks, in whose possession it remained until 1797. Currently, a significant part of the fortification buildings are in ruins. The entire vast territory of the once majestic fortress is accessible to tourists for walks. It is most interesting to visit these places at sunset with the onset of darkness. The fortress illuminates the backlight.
Lefkada will appeal to fans of gastronomic tourism, because there are attractive restaurants and cafes in every city of the island. The most popular and visited places are located in the … Open
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On the island of Lefkada is the world-famous Katsiki Beach, which is about 7,000 meters long. This beach became known to the whole world for its unusual rock formations, which are located near the coast and serve as a natural shelter from the sun for the holidaymakers. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lefkada and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Lefkada
♥ Castle 'Santa Maura Castle' Lefkada, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vonitsa Castle' Vonitsa, 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Assos Castle' Assos, 40.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arta Castle' Arta, 55.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Parga Castle' Parga, 65.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Lefkada
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Ygrotopon Amvrakikou' , 40.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko limnothalasson Mesolongiou – Aitolikou' , 71.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III)' , 96 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Pindou' , 136.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Meteora' , 138.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Lefkada from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Melissani Cave
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Lefkada center - 52.7 km.
At different times of the day, the light stains the cave in different colours, making it one of the most amazing natural attractions of the planet. It is important to note that Melissani cave is an important historical object. Thousands of years ago it was used for religious rituals. Unique religious artifacts were discovered in the cave. Figures of the god Pan, clay disks and plates with images of the nymphs are now kept in the archaeological museum of Argostoli. …
Read further Distance from Lefkada center - 52.7 km.
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