Location
The town of Lefkada and capital of the island, is separated from the shores of Aitoloakarnania, through an artificial channel with two bridges. One of them is movable on a canal, while the other is biggest.
The town with its traditional feature shows part of the island’s cultural inheritance. Narrow cobblestone paths, traditional houses and old churches, all add to the beauty of this island. Take a walk around and see the experience it.
In the town of Lefkada you will see some of the most important sites of the island. Like Saint Mavras castle or the castle of Orsini, as it is else called. It was built in 1300 and hosts cultural events. The castle is built in front of a sea-lake and it is the most important aqua-land of the island, where many species of birds and animals find shelter.