Alegria Elegant Villa travel guide book
Αξιοθέατα
It is the most important religious center on the island of Lefkada. Located on a hill above the Town, this monastery gives gorgeous view to the capital village, the northern side of the island and the opposite coasts of the mainland. It is situated in the region of Frini and it is the saint protector of the island.
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Faneromeni Monastery
It is the most important religious center on the island of Lefkada. Located on a hill above the Town, this monastery gives gorgeous view to the capital village, the northern side of the island and the opposite coasts of the mainland. It is situated in the region of Frini and it is the saint protector of the island.
Folklore Museum of Karia Village.
You will adimre the unique Karsaniko embroidery style. You’ll also be introduced to household items and the Lefkadian layout.
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Karya
Folklore Museum of Karia Village.
You will adimre the unique Karsaniko embroidery style. You’ll also be introduced to household items and the Lefkadian layout.
The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada is housed in the newly-constructed building of the Cultural Centre in Lefkada Town. Its four rooms cover a large chronological period, from the Paleolithic times till the late Roman years.
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Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
ke Svoronou The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada is housed in the newly-constructed building of the Cultural Centre in Lefkada Town. Its four rooms cover a large chronological period, from the Paleolithic times till the late Roman years.
In the beautiful Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra you can see the church of Agia Mavra. According to tradition, the church was built in the 15th century by Helen Palaiologina who built this church in honor of Agia Mavra who protected her once from the storm. She came to the island for the wedding of her daughter to the Count of Lefkada.
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Κάστρο Αγίας Μαύρας
In the beautiful Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra you can see the church of Agia Mavra. According to tradition, the church was built in the 15th century by Helen Palaiologina who built this church in honor of Agia Mavra who protected her once from the storm. She came to the island for the wedding of her daughter to the Count of Lefkada.
Dimossari Waterfalls
Φαγητό
TAVERN PANTAZIS
TAVERNA 'TA KANIORIA'
Restaurant Thymari
19 Πηνελόπης
Paleokatouna
Taverna Dimitris, Palaiokatouna
Georgio's Pizzeria
Γειτονιές
LEFKADA OLD TOWN.
Behind the main shopping and pedestrianised street of Lefkada you can discover the charming old town of Lefkada. The houses are not so old, but many of them was built in traditional venetian styles, decorated with fragrant flowers and other plants. Especially the narrow alleys of the old town are charming, so if you come here, walk around and discover these hidden treasures. The main square of the town is also here, where numerous cafes and bars are waiting for the guests. In these places you can drink or eat something delicious, or just take a seat and enjoy the atmosphere of the town. If you walk around, will see tiny chapels and churches in the town – the oldest one is called Pantokratoras, which is built by the Venetians in the 17th century.
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Lefkada
LEFKADA OLD TOWN.
Behind the main shopping and pedestrianised street of Lefkada you can discover the charming old town of Lefkada. The houses are not so old, but many of them was built in traditional venetian styles, decorated with fragrant flowers and other plants. Especially the narrow alleys of the old town are charming, so if you come here, walk around and discover these hidden treasures. The main square of the town is also here, where numerous cafes and bars are waiting for the guests. In these places you can drink or eat something delicious, or just take a seat and enjoy the atmosphere of the town. If you walk around, will see tiny chapels and churches in the town – the oldest one is called Pantokratoras, which is built by the Venetians in the 17th century.
City advice
Customs and culture
Lefkada International Folklore Festival
International Folklore Festival is an institution that since its foundation in 1952 promotes the idea of peace, friendship, fraternity and solidarity of the people worldwide, with folklore forms of art, dance and music.
International Folklore Festival of Lefkada is the most ancient cultural constitution of the country, in dance and music of the traditional heritage worldwide .