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Lentil Producer

Eglouvi Lentil Producers - Giorgitsa Vandorou

Eglouvi, Lefkada

Georgitsa Vandorou cultivates Eglouvi lentils on the mountainous plateau of Lefkada, in small fields and on terraced plots at an altitude of 800–950 meters. The cultivation relies on traditional seeds and manual labor. Production is limited and dependent on weather conditions. The lentils are available directly from the producer, upon inquiry and subject to stock availability.

Winery

Land of Lefkada

Fterno, Lefkada

Lefkaditiki Gi is a winery open to visitors near Syvota, Lefkada, founded in 2000 by oenologist Dimitris Rompotis. It produces wines from local grape varieties, such as Vardea and Vertzami, as well as the sweet wine Melidonos, made from Vertzami and Patrino. Visitors can tour the production facilities, view vintage winemaking tools and a traditional olive press, stroll through the vineyard and along the botanical trail, and sample wines in a dedicated tasting area.

Winery

Siflogo Winery

Platystoma, Lefkada

Syflogo Winery is located in Platystoma, in the mountainous region of Lefkada, at an altitude of approximately 500 meters. It was founded in 1994 by Dionysis and Maria Papanikolopoulou and is currently run by their family. The winery cultivates about 30 stremmata of vineyards featuring local grape varieties—such as Vertzami, Vardea, and Mavropatrino—and produces natural wines in small batches. By prior arrangement, visitors can tour the winemaking facilities and stone cellars, and taste the winery’s various labels.

Winery

Karsanikos Winery

Karyá, Lefkada

Karsanikos Winery is a family-run winery in Karyá, Lefkada, with a three-generation tradition of viticulture. Housed in a traditional stone building, it produces wines from grapes grown in its own dry-farmed vineyards, located in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas. Visitors can explore both modern winemaking equipment and vintage tools, as well as take part in a tasting of four wines accompanied by food pairings.

Winery

Vertzamo

Lygia, Lefkada

Vertzamo is a winery in Lefkada with a family tradition dating back to 1965. It collaborates with winegrowers from the southern and mountainous regions of Lefkada and produces wines such as Lefkadios, Averto, Vertzamo, Ginorto, and Retsina. The winery is located in Lygia, and it also has a shop in the town of Lefkada.

Olive producer

Lefkada Micro Farm

Xylokeratia, Lefkada

Lefkada Micro Farm is a small agricultural operation on the island of Lefkada, established in 2020, which focuses on producing extra virgin olive oil using regenerative farming practices. The farm features an old olive grove, an organic vegetable garden, and an outdoor kitchen. It offers olive oil tastings, guided tours, Greek cooking classes, and farm-to-table meals, with an emphasis on seasonal produce and the connection between cultivation and gastronomy.

Waterfalls

Nydri Waterfalls

Nydri, Lefkada

The Nydri Waterfalls—also known as the Dimosari Waterfalls—are located in a lush, green gorge near Nydri on the island of Lefkada. A shaded path, winding through plane trees and rocky passages, leads to the main waterfall and the natural pool that forms at its base. The water flow varies depending on the season and rainfall, and caution is advised in certain parts of the trail due to slippery rocks.

Seaside Settlement

Basilica

Basilica, Lefkada

A seaside tourist settlement in southern Lefkada, known for its harbor, the waterfront area lined with dining and drinking establishments, and a beach that stretches toward Ponti. The summer winds are ideal for windsurfing, while seasonal ferry services to Kefalonia and Ithaca depart from the harbor. It serves as a base for boat excursions and for exploring the coastline of southern Lefkada.

Crops

Agios Donatos Plateau - Fakochorafa of Eglouvi

Eglouvi, Lefkada

The plateau of Agios Donatos, near Eglouvi on the island of Lefkada, is known for the lentil fields that produce the renowned Eglouvi lentils. The cultivated land and traditional stone structures create a rural landscape that links local production to the history and daily life of the area. The small chapel of Agios Donatos serves as a distinctive landmark in the region.

Folklore Museum

Museum of Phonographs and Folk Memorabilia

Lefkada

The Museum of Phonographs and Folk Memorabilia is located in the old town of Lefkada and was founded in 1980 by local collector Takis Katopodis. The private collection includes phonographs, vintage records, barrel organs, photographs, postcards, coins, seals, and everyday objects. It is a small space dedicated to the history of music reproduction and the memory of old Lefkada.

Museum

Archaeological Museum of Lefkada

Lefkada

An archaeological museum in the town of Lefkada, featuring finds ranging from the Middle Palaeolithic period to the late Roman era. The collections are linked, among other things, to the prehistoric excavations of Wilhelm Dörpfeld and illustrate the archaeological history of the island.

Museum

Folklore Museum of Karyá

Karya, Lefkada

A folklore museum in Karyá dedicated to the "Karsaniki" (Karyá-style) embroidery stitch and the daily life of mountainous Lefkada. It features embroideries, traditional costumes, looms, furniture, and objects evocative of a traditional Lefkadian home.

Museum

Angelos Sikelianos Museum

Lefkada

A museum housed in the ancestral home of Angelos Sikelianos in the town of Lefkada, featuring manuscripts, personal belongings, publications, and audiovisual material that showcase the poet’s life, work, and intellectual pursuits.

Winery

Oinope

Agria, Zakynthos

The Oinolpi Winery is located in Machairado, Zakynthos, and has continued a family tradition of winemaking since 1965. The estate cultivates local grape varieties, the black Zakynthian raisin, and olives. The winery is open to visitors, offering tours of the vineyards and wine tastings; the premises also feature a private chapel adorned with examples of Ionian-style iconography.

Olive Mill

Aristeon Olive Press – Olive & Olive Oil Museum

Lithakia, Zakynthos

Aristaion is a family oil mill in Lithakia, Zakynthos, with a history dating back to 1850. It produces and standardizes extra virgin olive oil, combining traditional olive oiling with modern equipment. On the premises there is a museum dedicated to the history and production of olive oil, with guided tours and tastings of olive oil, bread and local olives.

Winery

Callinico Winery & Wine Museum

Kalipado, Zakynthos

Callinico Winery is a family-run winery in Kallipado, Zakynthos, with a history dating back to 1918 and a tradition spanning three generations. It produces wines with an emphasis on local grape varieties and houses a Wine Museum featuring tools and artifacts related to the history of winemaking. Visitors can take a tour of the winery and cellar, participate in wine tastings, and purchase wines.

Winery

Grampsas Estate Winery & Restaurant

Lagopodo, Zakynthos

Ktima Grampsa is a family-run winery in Lagopodo, Zakynthos, established in 2011. It produces wines from local grape varieties, such as Goustolidi, Skiadopoulo, and Avgoustiatis. The estate offers tours of its vineyards and cellar, as well as wine tastings accompanied by local delicacies; it also features a restaurant serving creative Greek cuisine.

Winery

Solomos Estate Winery

Bochali, Zakynthos

Solomos Winery is a family-run winery located in the Kydoni area of Zakynthos, approximately 4 km from the town, with a history of winemaking dating back to the early 20th century. It produces wines from local grape varieties—such as Avgoustiatis, Goustolidi, and Skiadopoulo—using grapes from both its own vineyards and those of partner growers. The winery features a tasting room and welcomes visitors by appointment.

Winery

Goumas Estate

Maries, Zakynthos

Ktima Gouma is located in Trilagada, near Maries on the island of Zakynthos, and combines a small family-run winery with a Byzantine iconography studio. It produces wines from local grape varieties, such as Avgoustiatis and Vostylidi. The estate welcomes visitors, offering guided tours, wine tastings accompanied by homemade delicacies, and a chance to view an exhibition of handmade icons.

Olive producer

Therianos Estate

Kallithea, Zakynthos

Therianos Family Estate is a family-run farm in Kallithea, Zakynthos, focusing on olive oil production and the sale of local products. The estate features olive groves, vineyards, various plants, and animals, while its shop offers olive oil, black currants, honey, wine, olives, and other goods. Visitors can explore the farm and sample the family’s products.

Cheese shop

Ithaca’s Poem Creamery

Vathy, Ithaca

Handmade cheeses of limited production in Ithaca, using local milk and traditional cheese-making techniques, inspired by local raw materials, aromatic herbs and the culinary tradition of Ithaca.

Olive producer

Aetos Ithaki Olive Grove

Aetos, Ithaca

Aetos Ithaki is a small-scale producer of extra virgin olive oil on the island of Ithaca, founded in 2021 by Robin and Sarah. The oil is produced primarily from the local 'Thiako' olive variety, using hand-harvesting and cold-pressing methods. Additionally, the business manages the historic family olive grove, 'Paliomporos,' which is gradually being brought back into production.

Settlement

Stavros

Stavros, Ithaca

The largest settlement in northern Ithaca, featuring a central square, local dining options, and access to Polis Beach. The area is linked to significant archaeological sites, Mycenaean Ithaca, and the Homeric tradition of Odysseus.

Mountain Settlement

Exogi

Exogi, Ithaca

Exogi is a mountain village in the northwestern part of Ithaca, situated at an altitude of approximately 340 meters. Stone houses, old agricultural terraces, and a panoramic view overlooking the Bay of Afales define the character of the settlement. Points of interest include the churches of Agia Marina and Agios Nikolaos, the "Pyramids" of Exogi, and the area known as Pernarakia. The village also serves as a starting point for hiking trails that traverse the mountainous landscape of northern Ithaca.

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