Culture

The history of Moussaka Moussaka is a mediterranean food, widely known with many many variants. Unexpectedly the word moussaka is not Greek, is Turkish. But also the Turkish definition ''musakka'' comes from the Arabic ''musaqqa'a'' which means cold, ice and white. There are unwritten recipes about how to make a moussaka plate. In all variations, moussaka without eggplants is not...

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...

Summer events in Lefkada Lefkada is famous not only for the well-known and famous beaches, but for its traditional and cultural events, organized specially during the summer. Traditional fests, folklore dancing, theatrical performances and many more, are among some of the things you can experience during your holidays in Lefkada. Cultural Events in Lefkada is a serious goal for the local,...

Greeks and Coffee Greece ranks from 15th to 17th place worldwide the last years in the consumption of coffee. Therefore, as you understand, coffee is a big deal for Greek people and a vital part of their lifestyle. For Greeks the process of making a coffee and afterwards drinking one, it is like a ritual. Greeks like to take their time...

  Honey is a natural sweetening substance that is produced by the bees from the nectar of the flowers. It is of high nutritional value and for ages was considered to be a gift from the Gods. It was used as a sweetener from the dawn of mankind, before humans learned how to process sugar. Honey is considered a superfood and...

Lefkada a great history behind a small island    Lefkada island owes its name to the white cliffs on its southernmost cape, Lefkata. Here is where legend states that the poetess Sapfo took her own life because of her unfulfilled love for Phaon. The Corinthians first dredged in the mid-seventh century BC separates the island from Akarnania. However, access is easy, because of...

The Castle of Lefkada town The Castle of Santa Maura, which lies at the entrance of the island is one of the most impressive medieval buildings in Greece. It is founded on a peninsula located between Lefkada and Acarnania and occupies an area of about 25,000 square meters. It is undoubtedly one of the most besieged fortresses of the Ionian...

Lefkada, the island of greek culture Cultural Center Of Lefkada: The Cultural Center of Lefkada which is at the city center of Lefkada, hosts the small but respectful collection of the Archeological museum of Lefkada. It also host an exhibition of the Folklore Dance Festival and the museum of Lefkadios Hern. Archeological Museum of Lefkada: The collection covers a great period from...

The Olive Museum of Syvros, Lefkada Fabbrica Museum You can find the Olive Museum “Fabbrica” in Syvros, a picturesque village in the south of Lefkada Island. The museum is set in the building of the old olive oil factory belonging to Tsarlambas family, one of the biggest and oldest families of the island.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1997 declared...

When in Greece, a lot ask : “How much do I tip the waiter?”. This is always a favourite topic of conversation and debate among friends, especially in a multicultural company. Each has a different perspective on tipping etiquette. Someone might believe a 15% is the right amount to tip while someone else’s opinion is not to leave anything and so...