The Local Festival of Eglouvi Lentil
If you are on vacation on the island then you should not miss the Lefkada’s festival of Eglouvi lentil! The event takes place on the hill of the Eglouvi village at the square of Agios Donatos (Saint Donatos) church every year on the 6th of August. In particular, the locals want to thank the Saint for the new harvest by offering boiled lentils to the people who join the celebration.
A Unique Taste of a Healthy Food
If you love nature and its healthy products produced by village people on the mountainous Lefkada then you should visit these religious celebrations in Lefkada. In particular, it’s a great chance to feel like a local by listening local music, dancing local dances and tasting local delicious products! Lentil is a delicious legume and is often used in salads. It’s a food with high nutritional value and a unique taste. Locals usually boil it and serve it as a soup with olives and fresh bread. In particular, it contains a lot of iron, calcium and magnesium and its ideal for high fiber diets.
Feel Like a Local on a Holiday
During your relaxing holidays in LEFKASEABNB we are always at your disposal to inform you about local happenings and events that take place in the whole island. Lefkada’s Festival of Eglouvi lentil is one of them that you shouldn’t miss. After all, Lefkada is not only renown for its stunning beaches but also for its green mountainous villages. So, we love hosting you and during your stay we want to make you feel like a local. And August is the month with the most local and cultural events!
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