Kalamitsio is a small and adorable traditional village and one of the oldest of Lefkada, built high up as a protection from the frequent pirate raids.
It is built amphitheatrically on the verdant slopes of a mountain and offers an astonishing view. Kalamitsio has 13 old windmills and many beautiful churches which are scattered around the area, among which the most famous is the chapel of Panagia stous Kipous (Virgin in the Gardens)..
Accommodations built according to the traditional mountainous style, taverns and traditional cafes can be found in picturesque Kalamitsio.
The small village of Kalamitsio is located 23 kilometres south-west of the island’s capital on a green slope and enjoys a magnificent panoramic view.
