Lefkada
Culture
Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan
Lafcadio Hearn, a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan.
Greece
Five of the Best Greek Islands for Windsurfing
Greece has over 200 islands for locals and travelers alike to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest.
The sport of windsurfing has become increasingly popular in Greece and...
Environment
Two Earthquakes Shake Lefkada Island, Greece
Two earthquakes struck the Ionian island of Lefkada, Greece within a few hours on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.
The first tremor measuring 3.9 occurred on Wednesday evening, followed by a stronger 4.4 earthquake overnight.
The epicenter of the second earthquake...
Environment
Earthquakes in Greece: The Areas of High Risk
The frequency of earthquake activity in Greece makes it rank sixth in the world and first in Europe in the damage caused by temblors.
This is due to some unique geological characteristics, caused by the movements of the tectonic plates...
Greek News
Shipwreck in Lefkada, Greece a Monument to the Tragedy of Migration
A shipwreck on the Greek island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea has become a poignant monument to the human tragedy of migration.
The wreck of an old rusty trawler that locals believe had sailed from Tunisia, lies abandoned on Gaidaros...
Ancient Greece
Cape Lefkada: Where Lovers Jumped to Death in Ancient Greece
Lefkada, the Greek island in the Ionian sea, is known internationally for its breathtaking landscape and crystalline, turquoise waters.
Yet Lefkada's mythic past holds many tragic tales, specifically in terms of the iconic Cape Lefkada, that sits 60 meters (nearly...
Greece
Lefkada: A Touch of the Caribbean in Greece
Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and is easily accessed by car.
With hospitable locals and many activities to offer, the island prides...
Environment
The Stunning Greek Island That’s Only a Beach
Lefkada is a popular Greek island known for its beaches, particularly Porto Katsiki and Egremni. However there is a beach near Lefkada you don't want to miss -- Agios Nikolaos -- a breathtaking island that's made up of one...
Greek News
Greece Approves €165-Million VIP Resort on Skorpios Island
Skorpios, Aristotle Onassis' private island, is to turn into a VIP resort, after the Greek government signed the permit allowing the change.
Environment
Earthquake Rattles Greek Island of Lefkada
An earthquake measuring 4.1, according to preliminary estimates, hit the sea area off the Ionian island of Lefkada, early on Thursday morning.
According to the Geodynamic Institute of the Athens Observatory, the quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale and...