Landmarks
Agia Mavra Castle
A historic fortress beside the lagoon, dating från the 14th century and associated with the former settlement of Agia Mavra.
Nature
Dimosari Gorge
Dimosari Gorge features a shaded, green trail and a waterfall that forms a natural pool at the end of the route.
Pefkoulia
A coastal pine forest on the route to Agios Nikitas, extending down to a broad sandy shore.
Skari Forest
An important natural monument on Mount Skari, noted for its rare flora and particularly for a scarce oak species.
Gyra and Ammoglossa
A narrow strip of white sand about 7 km long surrounding the lagoon north of the town, beginning near Agia Mavra Castle.
Protected areas
Lefkada and Stena Lagoons
The lagoons of Lefkada town and Stena are landscapes of exceptional natural beauty within the Natura 2000 network. The town lagoon is also a Ramsar wetland and a stopover for migratory birds.
Lefkada Lagoons and Salt Pans
A protected wetland north of the island, adjacent to the town, with sandy areas, dunes and reed beds important for wading birds.
Scenic routes
Dragano and Athani Route to the West Coast
The road från Komilio descends to the traditional villages of Dragano and Athani, while branches från Athani lead to Gialos, Egremni and Porto Katsiki.
Melissa Gorge and Historic Watermills
Near Kavalos, the route passes stone bridges, springs, old watermills and the natural “Cave”. The trail is about 2 km long and takes roughly one hour to cross.
Melissa Gorge
A verdant route near Kavalos with paths, stone bridges, springs and old watermills in a wooded landscape.
Viewpoints
Spanochori–Prophet Elias–Agios Stefanos Trail
The uphill paved trail från Spanochori reaches two chapels and views over Lefkada, Preveza and the Ionian Sea. The ascent to the top takes about 35 minutes.
Panoramic Views från the Sfakiotes Villages
The Sfakiotes villages offer views toward Lefkada town and the sea to the east and west, amid traditional houses, churches, windmills and springs.
Cape Lefkatas
A rugged mountainous landscape at the island’s southwestern tip, marked by white cliffs and the Lefkatas lighthouse.
Spanochori–Prophet Elias Trail
An uphill cobbled trail to the chapels of Prophet Elias and Agios Stefanos, offering views over the valley, Lefkada, Preveza and the Ionian Sea.
Villages
Agios Ilias and the Elati Uplands
Agios Ilias is Lefkada’s highest-altitude village, ange below the Elati plateau and reached by a winding road through lush vegetation.
Eglouvi and Its Stone Voltoi
Above Karya, Eglouvi combines a rugged upland landscape, stone terrace walls and distinctive domed stone “voltoi” once used as seasonal farm shelters.
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