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LEFKÁDHA'S SUMMER FESTIVALS
Lefkádha has been home to various literati, including two prominent Greek poets, Angelos
Sikelianos and Aristotelis Valaoritis, and the American writer Lafcadio Hearn. Fittingly then,
each summer for over fifty years, Lefkádha has hosted two parallel and wide-ranging cultural
festivals, which these days attract performers and visitors from around the world. These are
the International Folklore Festival and Speech & Arts Events . Originally only lasting for
two to three weeks in August, they now extend from June to September, and troupes come
from eastern and western Europe, South America and elsewhere, performing mainly at Santa
Maura castle near Lefkádha Town, but also in villages around the island. The island and
mainland Greece respond with troupes of their own musicians, dancers and theatrical
companies. You can usually enjoy occasional performances of world music and jazz too, as
well as art exhibitions and special cinema showings. For details, contact T 26450 26711 or see
W lefkasculturalcenter.gr.
ACCOMMODATION LEFKÁDHA TOWN
The Lefkádha Room Owners Association ( T 26450 21266; from €30) can help find rooms in Lefkádha Town, mostly in the
dormitory area northwest of Dörpfeld, and around the rest of the island.
11
Ionian Star Panágou 2 T 26450 24672, W ionian-star
.com. With its own pool, a games room and free internet
access for guests, the island's top hotel has comfortable
spacious room s, many with sea-view balconies. Breakfast
included. €85
Nirikos Ayías Mávras T 26450 24132, W nirikos.gr. This
fairly standard four-storey block contains fairly spacious
rooms that are stylis h in a minimalist sort of way. Breakfast
included. April-Oct. €65
Pension Pyrofani Dörpfeld T 26450 25844. This
smallish deep ochre-coloured pension , just on the sea side
of the main squar e, of ers warmly decorated, comfortable
rooms. May-Oct. €60
EATING AND DRINKING
Burano Golémi T 26450 26025. Smart mezedhopolío on
the seafront almost opposite the marina, which has candlelit
tables within, as well as pavement seating to enjoy the wide
range of items available. May-Oct daily noon-1am.
Eftyhia Alley just off Dörpfeld T 26450 24811. A ine
little old-fashioned estiatório where you can make your
choice from the mostly baked delights such as stuffed
marrow once you've perused the glass window in the
kitchen. April-Oct daily, plus occasional winter days
11am-11pm.
Ev Zin Filarmonikís 8 T 697 46 41 160. Self-
proclaimed “soul food place” with a slightly bohemian
atmosphere, imaginative decor and unusual dishes such
as Tex-Mex, risotto and Roquefort steak for €14. April-
Oct daily noon-1am.
Ì Regantos Dhimárhou Venióti T 26450 22855.
Well-established local favourite, serving a delicious array of
meat like stuffed pork, fish and starters such as baked
octopus, all around €6-8. Often has live Lefkadan
kantádhes . Feb-Nov daily 7pm-2am.
NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Cäsbäh Platía Ayíou Spyridhónos T 26450 25486. One
of the most enduring café-bars in town, which echoes its
name by playing some ethnic sounds and having touches
of eastern decor. Daily 11am-late.
Coconut Sikelianoú T 26450 23341. Airy and relaxed
café on the seafront west of the bridge, which turns into a
lively club as the night wears on. Sip a cocktail or down
shots to the latest dance tunes. May-Oct noon-late.
Eleni Faneroménis 51 T 26450 24550. The town's
outdoor cinema has two showings of mostly English films,
with programmes changing daily. May to mid-Oct daily
from 9pm.
Around Lefkádha Town
Lefkádha has the best swimming close to town of any Ionian capital, thanks to the
sandy borders to the lagoon at Yíra and Aïyánnis . Inland, there is also the attractive
Faneroméni monastery and some traditional mountain villages centred around Karyá .
 
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