The village square (or plateía) of Alexandros forms the social heart of the villages. This is where villagers meet in the cool of the evening. It is also the location of the annual festivals organised during the summer by three different cultural societies. Alexandros has always been keen on music, dance and festivals. When the village was fully occupied villagers would gather here every Sunday … Continue reading Village Square

St George’s monastery was once one of the most important and wealthiest monasteries on Lefkada. It was founded (or possibly renovated) in 1611, although it may well have been in existence since the 1500s. The monastery nestles in the forests near the start of the footpath leading to Mount Skaros from the village of Kolyvata. In 1727 the monastery is recorded as owning 708 acres … Continue reading St George’s Monastery