Culture

Since 1962 every year the International Folklore Festival of Lefkada takes place in Lefkada Town. A major international event during which popular and folk dance companies from all over the world gather in the capital of Lefkada island. They perform and entairtain the enthusiastic public. The aim of the Festival is to "spread bridges of communication and friendship,...

Discover your Voice – Feel your Rhythm - Sing your Song An alternative Camp,in an amazing location,such as Lefkas island,in the heart of the Mediterranean,with Music and Art in the foreground. With courses in unique parts of the island, in absolute contact with nature and the blue waters of the Ionian Sea, the flavours and the colours of summer. Also keep...

The paradise island Meganisi is a green paradise island located just a breath away from Lefkada. The pristine beaches and the traditional villages make visitors to place it at the top of their travel agenda. Accessible via ferry from Nidri port, Meganisi is an ideal choice for relaxing and quality vacation that combine tradition...

Christmas in Lefkada is a side of the island that very few travelers get to experience. Known mainly as a summer destination, Lefkada transforms during the winter holidays into a calm, authentic, and deeply atmospheric place, ideal for travelers looking for a meaningful Christmas escape away from crowds. Visiting...

Easter in Greece is the most important religious holiday of the year, and on the island of Lefkada, the celebrations are both deeply spiritual and culturally vibrant. From solemn religious processions to lively customs like the breaking of pots, Easter in Lefkada is an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors. At Lefkada-Rentals, the...

Lefkada is celebrated for its turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque villages, but the island's culinary scene has also evolved into one of the Ionian's most exciting attractions. Beyond traditional tavernas and seaside eateries, visitors can now discover sophisticated restaurants where creative chefs elevate local ingredients into memorable gastronomic experiences. Whether you are celebrating...

Xematiasma: Getting Rid of the Evil Eye So many accounts of cultural interactions between non-Mediterraneans and Greeks include a most curious episode: the protagonist is ‘spit’ on. There’s not any actual spitting, but there is an unmistakable, mock-spitting gesture, with an utterance to mimic the sound: “Ptou sou, ptou sou”.   What can be the meaning of this? The gesture – almost a tiny...

What is love?  Is it freedom? Of course it is. But is freedom alone enough?  Maybe love is the feeling of warm sand beneath your feet, the gentle touch of a sea breeze on your cheeks, and a breathtaking sunset melting into a sunrise full of promises.  Maybe...

 Το έθιμο που μένει ανεξίτηλο στο χρόνο! Το έθιμο της αποκριάς μετράει χιλιάδες χρόνια και μένει ανεξίτηλο στο πέρας των ετών λαμβάνοντας ιδιαίτερη αγάπη από τον κόσμο. Οι ρίζες των αποκριών χρονολογούνται στην αρχαία Ελλάδα με τον κόσμο να δείχνει τη λατρεία του στον Θεό Διόνυσο οργανώνοντας μεγάλες γιορτές προς τιμήν του. Σε αυτές τις γιορτές είχαν το συνήθειο να μεταμφιέζονται...

Introduction The representation of the Lefkadian traditional wedding is a the three-day event. It is one of the most important cultural events in the Prefecture of Lefkada. It takes place in Karya annually, usually on the first week of August. Karya Karya is one of the biggest villages of Lefkada Island. You can find it on one of...