Seeking for Odyssey’s Calypso in Beautiful Lefkada
Othonoi, north of Corfu, is considered by historians and geographers to be the real island of Calypso. Yet, Lefkada is also an island to explore as your chosen one for its beauty. With so many caves and stunning beaches Lefkada will make you fall in love. So, this summer start seeking for Odyssey’s Calypso in beautiful Lefkada. Set sail and start from Lefkada your own Odyssey in the magnificent Ionian Sea!
Lefkada Seduces Like Calypso
According to Greek Mythology, Calypso was a beautiful and seductive nymph. She was abandoned on the isolated island of Ogygia (now Othonoi). According to Homer’s Odyssey she seduced Odysseus with her beauty. Finally, she managed to detain him in a cave on her island for seven years. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, heard Odysseus’prayers. He wanted to leave the island and continue his journey back home to Ithaca and to his wife Penelope. Athena asked from Zeus to release Odysseus from Calypso. Then Zeus order Hermes to send the message to Calypso. Finally, Calypso after Hermes warned her, set Odysseus free and helped him to set sail to Ithaca. If Calypso seduced Odysseus with her beauty then Lefkada and the Ionian Sea will seduce you too. This summer live a once in your lifetime experience by taking part in an Odyssey in the Ionian Sea.
Welcome to Lefkada! Welcome to the island of turquoise waters! But be careful! Once you visit Lefkada you always want to come back for more!