Visiting Lefkada Town on the Island of Lefkas, Greece, Lefkada, Greece
With its old town, marina, and many restaurants, Lefkada Town is an essential destination for visitors to the Greek island of Lefkas. It is also an easy day trip from Preveza on the Greek mainland.
Lefkada Town is the main town of the聽island of Lefkas聽(also known as Lefkada). It is in the far northeast of the island, connected to the Greek mainland by a long causeway. This means that it is equally accessible to those visiting the mainland聽region of Epirus聽as to holidaymakers on Lefkas.
The town has ancient origins but most of what you see today has its roots in the Middle Ages, when the area was under the control of the Venetians. It is full of narrow alleyways and colourful houses, with numerous bars and restaurants. A promenade beside the busy marina is lined with caf茅s, and you can walk across the causeway to reach a historic castle.
Although at first sight the narrow streets and stone houses seem typically Greek, look closer and you鈥檒l note some distinguishing features. The bright colours, particularly on the main roads, recall the Venetian era. And some of the more modern houses have been built with wooden frames and covered with sheets of metal, in an attempt to absorb the impact of frequent earth tremors. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Lefkada Town is the main town of the聽island of Lefkas聽(also known as Lefkada). It is in the far northeast of the island, connected to the Greek mainland by a long causeway. This means that it is equally accessible to those visiting the mainland聽region of Epirus聽as to holidaymakers on Lefkas.
The town has ancient origins but most of what you see today has its roots in the Middle Ages, when the area was under the control of the Venetians. It is full of narrow alleyways and colourful houses, with numerous bars and restaurants. A promenade beside the busy marina is lined with caf茅s, and you can walk across the causeway to reach a historic castle.
Although at first sight the narrow streets and stone houses seem typically Greek, look closer and you鈥檒l note some distinguishing features. The bright colours, particularly on the main roads, recall the Venetian era. And some of the more modern houses have been built with wooden frames and covered with sheets of metal, in an attempt to absorb the impact of frequent earth tremors. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Visiting Lefkada Town on the Island of Lefkas, Greece
Guide Location: Greece » Lefkada
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: Greece » Lefkada
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Church of St Spyridon
- Archaeological Museum
- Lefkada Lagoon
- central square
- Castle of Santa Maura
- floating bridge
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