Detailed interactive map Lefkada, Folklore Festival
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> Holidays in Greece. Lefkada, Folk Festival. International Folklore Festival is annually held in Lefkada for almost 50 years. At the last week of August, here come folk dance groups from five continents - approximately 800 choreographers, dancers, singers, musicians, etc. Festival begins with grand parade, and then, during the whole week one can watch performances of different groups, at both indoor and outdoor grounds of the city. At a final ceremony takes place gifts exchange and a final dance of peace, performing by all groups. Thank to this Festival, thousands of tourists can enjoy folk art and cultural heritage of different countries.
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Lefkada, called Ithaca in ancient times, was the homeland of Odysseus, according to a legend. Here one can visit the Museum of phonographs and the Museum of Folklore |
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During its long history, the city of Lefkada was under the dominion of the Venetians, French, Turkish, Russians, and British, which gave it its unique color |
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Nydri is the main resort of the eastern coast of the island of Lefkada. Tourists will find here turbulent day and nightlife – never ended feisty atmosphere |
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Vasiliki Bay is ideal for windsurfing - wind direction and strength are mostly predictable, so competitions are often held there |
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Atmosphere at Agios Ioannis Beach is favourable to quiet relaxation, both on beach, and at hotel’s area. At this quiet resort various celebrities like to spend their vacations |
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Archaeological Museum of Lefkada represents the collection of finds of excavations, dated from proto-Greek period until the Roman era |
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Kastos is the island of olive trees and stunningly beautiful crystal-clear sea. Local beaches, located in cozy bays are mostly deserted, because one can get here only by water |
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Kathisma beach, located on the island of Lefkada, is literally translated as "a place where horizon converges". This beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful and cleanest in Europe |
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Food at Lefkada, as well as everywhere in Greece is simple to prepare and definitely include olive oil, vegetables and spices |
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Nature of Lefkada is extraordinarily beautiful. About 50 species of birds, 30 species of mammals, over 600 different species of plants are found here |
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More then ninety-eight percent of believers worship Orthodox Christianity in Lefakada |
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At Lefkada resort there are excellent hotels, playgrounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, clean sandy beaches, inexpensive restaurants and cafes, possibility to rent anything, even a yacht |
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Lefkada offers everything your heart desires for active leisure and adventure tourism - windsurfing, diving, kayaking, yachting, parachuting, water skiing, cycling, hiking and horseback riding |
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