Lefkatas The Cape of Lefkada Island
Lefkatas the Cape of Lefkada island or the Sappho‘s Leap! In particular, the cape and its lighthouse stand at the southernmost point of the island. Many stories and myths have been told about this breathtaking place. For this reason, if you plan to visit Lefkada then it’s a must see spot during your stay. After all, it’s very close to another attraction of the island, the stunning Porto Katsiki beach!
Stories & Myths of Lefkatas Cape
The cape is renowned for its ancient Greek myth that lovers leap from this rock in order to seek relief from the pangs of love! In particular, the first one was Sappho when enamored of Phaon. For this reason, the cape took the name the ‘Sappho’s Leap’. However, Lefkatas, the name of the cape as well as of the island was derived from its white cliffs. As white in Greek is ‘Lefko’ the ancient Corinthians who were the first colonists named the island Lefkata. Anyway, back to the ancient Greek myth versions for the spot. Another myth says that it was Aphrodite the goddess of love leaped from the rock after hearing the death of her lover’s Adonis!
Lefkatas Cape is Lefkada’s Icon
There are many paintings, copper engravings and pencil drawings through out the history depicting the Lefkatas cape. Mainly because of its wild beauty and in particular for the myth of the Sappho’s Leap. In any case, if you love discovering wild desolated places during your holidays then this spot of the island will definitely impress you. Just only one hour it takes to drive by car from the capital of Lefkada to one of the most breathtaking spots of the island. Finally, we are looking forward to hosting you in beautiful Lefkada in our seafront LEFKASEABNB guesthouses to tell you more about the island.