Lefkas is a very popular summer holiday resort of Greece. It is known as Lefkada in Greece. It is a very nice place and it has something for every kind of person. You may be a party lover or you may be a nature lover or you may be a history lover or you may be a peace lover or you may be a fun lover this Island has got something for every kind of person that visit it. The people of Lefkas are fabulous host. They are famous for their hospitality. In fact tourism is the main source of income for many people of the Island in the summer season. Other main sources of loving include fishing, agriculture and stick breeding. The meaning of Lefkas is white. And this name has its reference with the white cliffs that are situated in the northern part of the Island.
This Island is connected with the main land Greece with the help of a bridge. There is lot of greenery on the island and there are lots of mountains also. It has been proved by the archaeological evidences that this Island was inhabited right from the Stone Age. According to the stories based on the mythology this Island was given to the Penelope's father by the Odysseus father as a wedding gift. The white cliffs of the island were earlier used to be the favorite suicide place for those people who have not succeeded in love. There are many places in the Lefkas Island that can be visited during holidays. The main city of the Island is Lefkas town. It is also the capital of the Island. There are many good museums in the town. Some examples are the unique and original gramophone museum and the famous archaeological museum. These museums are worth appreciation. There are many churches in the Island. These churches are really very beautiful. Some of the churches dates back to the 17th century. Then there is the famous castle of Agia mavra.
This castle dates back to the 14th century. It has been renovated several times since then but the original constructers were Sicilian rulers. This was built in order to protect the old city of Lefkas. Another attraction of the Lefkas Island is the Papanikolis cave. It is a huge stalactite cave and the only way to reach this cave is by boat. In addition to these places there are several other places to visit on the Island. There are many sports that one can enjoy on this Island. Wind surfing and water surfing are very popular among the tourists that visit this place. You can have a lot of fun while exploring the different resorts of the Island. There are many beaches on the Lefkas Island. These are nice beaches covered with sand or pebbles. Some of the beaches are filled with activities and lots of water sports whereas some other beaches are quiet. These are suitable for peace loving people. You can enjoy several types of cuisines here that are offered by the various restaurants f the Island. The night life is also very colorful.
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This Island is connected with the main land Greece with the help of a bridge. There is lot of greenery on the island and there are lots of mountains also. It has been proved by the archaeological evidences that this Island was inhabited right from the Stone Age. According to the stories based on the mythology this Island was given to the Penelope's father by the Odysseus father as a wedding gift. The white cliffs of the island were earlier used to be the favorite suicide place for those people who have not succeeded in love. There are many places in the Lefkas Island that can be visited during holidays. The main city of the Island is Lefkas town. It is also the capital of the Island. There are many good museums in the town. Some examples are the unique and original gramophone museum and the famous archaeological museum. These museums are worth appreciation. There are many churches in the Island. These churches are really very beautiful. Some of the churches dates back to the 17th century. Then there is the famous castle of Agia mavra.
This castle dates back to the 14th century. It has been renovated several times since then but the original constructers were Sicilian rulers. This was built in order to protect the old city of Lefkas. Another attraction of the Lefkas Island is the Papanikolis cave. It is a huge stalactite cave and the only way to reach this cave is by boat. In addition to these places there are several other places to visit on the Island. There are many sports that one can enjoy on this Island. Wind surfing and water surfing are very popular among the tourists that visit this place. You can have a lot of fun while exploring the different resorts of the Island. There are many beaches on the Lefkas Island. These are nice beaches covered with sand or pebbles. Some of the beaches are filled with activities and lots of water sports whereas some other beaches are quiet. These are suitable for peace loving people. You can enjoy several types of cuisines here that are offered by the various restaurants f the Island. The night life is also very colorful.
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