The Greek island of Lefkada is known for its breathtaking landscape, but few know its dark ancient past of love and death.

This is the latest selection for our series on underrated destinations, It’s Still a Big World. Having been born in Greece and lived all of my life here, one might think that I have seen most of this ...

More than a century after its initial discovery, the only known amphitheater on the Ionian Islands is finally seeing the light of day. Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west coast of ...

With excellent scuba diving, a fascinating history, and dramatic red and black sand beaches, this European island is less ...

TWO people are dead after a strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Lefkada and surrounds in Greece, causing landslides and extensive damage. The temblor was felt across western Greece ...

After a century-long wait, an excavation has finally revealed the only ancient theatre on Greece's Ionian Islands. Ancient Lefkada’s theatre was first discovered in 1901, but it took until now for the ...

With its impressive coastline and white sandy beaches, Lefkada is that increasingly rare treat: an unspoilt holiday paradise. Its lovely beaches and crystal clear waters are its main draw for visitors ...

Two people have been killed after a strong earthquake struck the Greek island of Lefkada on Tuesday (Nov 17) morning. The 6.1 tremor caused extensive Two people have been killed after a strong ...

Despite its small size, glorious beaches, sophisticated capital and easy accessibility (the “island” is in fact linked to the Greek mainland via a small bridge), Lefkada remains, along with tiny ...