Introducing Lefkada
Lefkada (or Lefkas) is the fourth-largest island in the Ionians. Non-islanders tend to scorn its status as an island; it was once joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus until the occupying Corinthians dug a canal in the 8th century BC. The 25m strait is now spanned by a causeway.
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Lefkada’s mountainous peaks exceed 1000m, and the island’s fertile fields include olive groves, vineyards, and fir and pine forests. There are 10 satellite islets off the heavily developed east coast, and the less populated west coast boasts spectacular beaches.
Lefkada’s beauty is also in its proud people. In the villages, look out for the older women in traditional dress.
Last updated: Sep 29, 2008
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by neckervd 03 September 2011
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Lefkada to Corfu to Italy - Sunday Travel
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RE: Shoe stringing through Greece - Athens to ionion islands?
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