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AGIOS NIKITAS (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 97469
Fax: +30 26450 97465
Twelve kilometers form the capital of the prefecture, adjoining the
sea, looms the traditional fishing village of Agios Nikitas. Traditional houses,
amphitheatrically arranged in the verdant landscape around the sea, give their
own gift to the passage of time. Very quiet with a view to the endless azure of
the Ionian Sea and the misty
tops of the mountains of Epirus,
it attracts the visitor like a magnet, calling him to live in the pure nostalgia
of nature.
The crystal clear waters at the beaches from Langada to the village,
the fresh fish and also the traditional hospitality of the people of Lefkada,
will transport you to a different way of life and will fascinate you. Further
west of the settlement is the unspoiled sandy beach of Mylos, which is sure to
win the heart of even the most demanding visitor.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
LEFKADA (Town) IONIAN ISLANDS
The town of Lefkada, whose history goes far back into the mists of
time, is associated with Sappho and Phaon, Apollo and Artemis, the Trojan War,
Odysseus and the Homeric Ithaca, with East and West, with her destiny. The town,
which has been the vital heart of the island since medieval times, is today a
friendly, modern city. A number of significant figures in arts and letters originated
here, including the poets Aristotelis Valaoritis, Angelos Sikelianos and Lefkadios
Hern, historian Nikos Svoronos and others. The town has been characterized by
the Ministry of Culture as a "region of particular natural beauty",
and by the late art historian Angelos Prokopiou as a "geological phenomenon".
It features crystal clear waters, a coastline lacey with coves and inlets, the
beaches at Aghios Ioannis
and Gyra, and the mills; it is full of sights such as the medieval Venetian fortress
and basilica churches with interesting carved wooden icon screens. It has a folklore
museum and an archaeological museum and art gallery featuring post-Byzantine icons.
It has a large number of cultural associations and a historic philharmonic
orchestra, and hosts festivities in August, celebrating Literature and Art and
the International Folklore Festival, all of which offer unique artistic experiences
to local people and visitors alike. It is a town, which offers fresh, inexpensive
fish in traditional tavernas, Ionian serenatas, and the hospitable spirit and
warmth of its people. It’s a town with nightlife, full of movement, passions
and dreams, a town in which the visitor can come and go 24 hours a day thanks
to the causeway connecting it to the mainland. It is also a base from which one
can visit the mountainous areas of the island, and travel to the nearby island
of Meganissi, Cephalonia
and Ithaki, taking advantage
of the frequent and regular boat services and the good roads.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
LYGIA (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 71394
At a distance of 5 kilometres from the town
of Lefkada we reach the first coastal village, the very beautiful Lygia. Its
picturesque port with the fishing boats, the wonderful clean beaches and the azure
waters charm and fascinate the visitor. In Lygia there are hotels and rooms for
rent, fish tavernas and restaurants, supermarkets and every kind of shop. It is
a village pulsing with life and a vibrant tourist industry, with good-hearted,
king and hospitable inhabitants. Lygia is suitable for your holidays and your
stay here wil be unforgettable. Three kilometres from Lygia is Katouna,
a traditional settlement with old houses and a wonderful little square at its
heart. Around the square are small tavernas which serve excellent food. It is
also worth paying a visit to the church of Panagia with its beautiful bell-tower,
and that of Agios Varvaros with its glorious iconostasis and excellent icons.
A walk through the cobbled streets of the village is sure to enthrall you.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
NIKIANA (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 71384
Fax: +30 26450 71384
Between Lygia
and Perigiali, 9 km from the capital of the island, is the wonderful picturesque
fishing village of Nikiana.
Built at the foot of the Skaros mountain, it is a combination of verdant
green and magical azure, which offers comfort and variety during your holiday
as you can find whatever you want here.
Nikiana is an ideal place for windsurfing, skiing and fishing as well
as for climbing, with the ability to offer every visitor whatever they may desire.
A little further on is the hermitage
of Agioi Pateres (the Holy Fathers) with a panoramic view and also the important
mountain settlements of Alexandros
and Kolyvata which are worth
a visit as is the Skaros mountain where you will find the unique oak wood.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
TSOUKALADES (Village) LEFKADA
Tel: +30 26450 97248
Fax: +30 26450 97248
Following the northwest route around the island, passing the pine
covered Faneromeni
monastery with its panoramic view of the Ionian
Sea, one comes to the village of Tsoukalades. A village which has harmoniously
interwoven tradition with modernity and offers peace and quiet as well as comfort.
In the area Tsoukalades is the marvelous beach of Pefkoulia where
the verdant pine trees literally touch the crystal clear sea and create a charming
picture; a picture, which liberates all the senses. An invitation to all those
who love exploration is the until now unexplored cave of Ai-Yiannis in the area.
It is also worth paying a visit to the area of the Primary School where the sunset
will charm even the most difficult visitor. In addition, a walk through the pine
wood of the village, alone or accompanied, is sure to leave all nature lovers
speechless.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Lefkada
Hoteliers Association tourist pamphlet (1998).
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