The City of Lefkada

History of the city of Lefkada.

 

Today's Lefkada dates to 1684. Lefkada architecture and the way they build their houses had a lot to do with the siesmic activity in those years.

Their building style was unique to Europe and even to Greece. The top floor was build with light materials like mud and wood and the ground floor was made of stone so they could withstand earthquakes.

If you stroll through the alleys of the town you can still see lots of houses with the top floor made of wood with a metal covering.

 

 

 

Lefkada museums.

Lefkada has a few museums that are definitely worth visiting. On a cloudy or rainy day get the bus or rent a car and go to the city of Lefkada to visit the archeological museum, the folk museum or the phonographic museum.

 

Lefkada churches.

The city of Lefkada has many churces. The church of Agio Spyridon was build in the 17th century and bears influences from venetian architecture. Other churches are Agios Nikolaos and Agios Minas.

 

 

Lefkas Marina.

The lefkas marina was rebuild in 2002. The lefkas marina is very impressive with a capacity of 620 berths. This means that there is place to moore 620 yachts. It is definitely one of the most beautiful marinas in the mediteranean. For the winter they have docking facilities for 280 boats.

 

Lefkas shopping.

The main street of the city of Lefkada is one long shopping area. You can shop for clothes, shoes and of course there are plenty of holiday souvenirs of Lefkada.

Ceramics, leather goods, olive oil, lefkas salami (the islands speciality) and embroidered linen are the favorites of the tourists.

Even the chinese have discovered the city of Lefkada and there must be at least 5 or 6 shops with chinese clothing and shoes. They can be realy cheap but remember you get what you pay for.

 

 

Lefkada nightlife.

Although Lefkada island is still quit laid back in the evenings the city of Lefkada comes alive. At the water front their are many music bars and dance clubs to entertain the younger tourists.

Nevertheless most people go to the resort of Nidri. The famous Sail-in club is absolutely packed in the summer months and nightlife continues until dawn.

The Byblos bar is a favorite of the Swedish and British tourists where they can party until the early hours.

 

Lefkada cafe.

The main square of Lefkada town has many coffee shops. The Greek people love to go out and enjoy to drink a coffee with their friends.

You have the choice of a huge varriety of coffees like Fredo, Cappuccino, Latte, Frape, Fredoccino and many more. With the coffee you will be served a small bottle of mineral water because the town's water is not drinkable.They will charge you for the mineral water so if you don't want it better refuse it when they serve your coffee.