Dedicated to the island’s protector, the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni is the most significant religious monument of Lefkada. Built on the site of an ancient marble temple of Artemis, the monastery is linked with stories and traditions dating back to early Christianity.
Dedicated to the island’s protector, the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni is the most significant religious monument of Lefkada. Built on the site of an ancient marble temple of Artemis, the monastery is linked with stories and traditions dating back to early Christianity.
According to tradition, in the 5th century AD, the iconographer Callistos received a miraculous vision, painting the image of the Virgin Mary that now adorns the sanctuary. The monastery was rebuilt in the 19th century after devastating fires during the Venetian rule, impressing with architecture influenced by Zakynthos and the ornate iconostasis of 1886 by sculptor Prosalendis.
From its location, the view embraces the olive groves, the lagoon, Lefkada town, the Ionian Sea, and the mountains of Epirus and Acarnania, offering a breathtaking landscape.
Lefkada’s local cured meats, including air-dried salami and sausages, are prepared with traditional recipes that preserve their genuine taste and
Episkopos, located a bit further south, offers a quieter atmosphere, with extensive sandy areas and plenty of space for everyone.
Desimi beach is located in northeastern Lefkada, near the picturesque village of Karya, in a secluded and lush green area
