Lefkada
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover Large Ancient Theater on Greek Island of Lefkada
Archaeological excavations on the Ionian island of Lefkada have brought to light a previously undiscovered and sizeable ancient theater, the culture minister announced on Wednesday. It said the find was made on Koulmou hill toward the end of 2015.
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Environment
Seismic Activity Following Earthquake in Lefkada Was Unexpected
Akis Tselentis the director of the Geodynamic Institute of Athens stressed that Greek citizens need to be cautious after the 6.1 Richter earthquake that took place near the island of Lefkada a few days ago.
The institute’s director and professor...
Environment
Lefkada Earthquake Causes Greek Island to Move
The strong earthquake that shook the Greek island of Lefkada a few days ago, made the whole island move. According to experts the 6.1 Richter earthquake caused the displacement of the island by 36 cm.
Athanasios Ganas, Director of the...
Greece
Earth Swallows One of Greece's Most Beautiful Beaches [Video]
Egremni Beach in Lefkada, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, has been swallowed by the earth after the destructive earthquake that hit the Ionian Sea island on Tuesday.
Along with the beach, the 350 stone steps that led...
Greece
Earthquakes Still Shake Lefkada Island
Lefkada island in Greece is still getting hit by strong aftershocks three days after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that killed 2 people.
Three aftershocks ranging between 4.3 to 4.9 magnitude occurred the first hours of November 20th.
There are no reported...
Environment
New Aftershock Hits Island of Lefkada Following Tuesday's Earthquake
A moderate aftershock measuring 5 on the Richter scale shook the island of Lefkada on Wednesday at 14:15.
A total of 56 aftershocks have been recorded so far deriving from the epicentre of the strong quake that hit the island...
Environment
Greek Island of Lefkada Seriously Damaged from Earthquake
The Greek Island of Lefkada has suffered extensive damage from an 6.1 richter scale earthquake and the aftershocks that hit the island on Tuesday morning.
An aftershock that was measured to be up to 5.1 on the richter scale hit the island shortly after...
Greece
Earthquake 6.1 on Richter Scale Shakes Lefkada, Two Women Dead
A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 points on the Richter scale shook the island of Lefkada, Greece, at 9:10 am on Tuesday, leaving two woman dead and several building damages.
The earthquake occurred 18 kilometers west of the island and it...
Greece
Top 5 Photo Opportunities In the Greek Ionian Islands
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By Cliff Blaylock
When packing for a getaway to Greece, top of the list of travel essentials is a camera because whether it’s for bragging rights, memories, or to add to a professional portfolio, we all want that perfect holiday...
Greece
Chalkidiki Tops Most Searched August 15 Destinations for Greeks
August 15 in Greece celebrates the Virgin Mary and is accompanied by festivities and traditional rituals across the country. This, along with the fact that the day has been declared a holiday, have made it one of the most popular travel...