At 1 A. Skiadaresi Street, the Charamoglou Library is a true treasure of Lefkadian culture. Its founder, Aristotelis Charamoglis, began in 1973 with the passion of collecting everything valuable about Lefkada—books, photos, documents. With over 40,000 items, the library has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
At 1 A. Skiadaresi Street, the Charamoglou Library is a true treasure of Lefkadian culture. Its founder, Aristotelis Charamoglis, began in 1973 with the passion of collecting everything valuable about Lefkada—books, photos, documents. With over 40,000 items, the library has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
An interesting story tied to the library is how Charamoglis himself used to visit old homes and speak with elderly locals to gather rare manuscripts and photographs—thus preserving Lefkada’s memory from oblivion. His dedication became a model for many younger researchers.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00 and 17:00–19:00
Admission: Free
Mikros Gialos beach is located in southeastern Lefkada, below the village of Poros, and is one of the calmest and
Pefkoulia beach is located on the western side of Lefkada, about 10 kilometers from the town of the island and
Nikiana is a seaside settlement with a large beach where visitors can find many options for dining, cafes, and accommodation.
