Agia Mavra

Lefkada Town: The Island’s Capital by the Lagoon

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The Agia Mavra castle guarding the channel at the entrance to Lefkada Town

Lefkada Town, also called Chora, is the capital of the Ionian island of Lefkada, set at its northern tip beside a shallow lagoon. The town faces the narrow channel that separates the island from the mainland, crossed by a causeway and a floating bridge. Guarding that channel stands the Venetian castle of Agia Mavra, an … Read more

Macherado Village and the Church of Agia Mavra on Zakynthos

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Macherado Village and the Church of Agia Mavra on Zakynthos

Macherado is a traditional village on the fertile central plain of Zakynthos, set among vineyards and olive groves. It is best known for the church of Agia Mavra, one of the finest on the island. The church has a tall, elegant bell tower and a rich interior of icons, carved and gilded woodwork and silver … Read more