4.8out of 5 on Google
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🏛️ Attraction · Monastery
Faneromeni Monastery
Faneromeni Monastery stands on a wooded hill above Lefkada Town, a short drive from the centre, and is the island’s best-loved religious site and its most-reviewed attraction. According to tradition a monastery has stood here for centuries; the present buildings were rebuilt after a fire in the 19th century.
The complex is peaceful, with a church, a small museum of icons and church objects, and shaded courtyards. The real bonus is the view from the terrace down over Lefkada Town, the lagoon, the long sandbar and the causeway to the mainland. It is an easy half-hour visit before or after a day on the beaches of the west coast. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and check visiting hours, as the monastery may close in the early afternoon.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Lefkada island tourMountain villages, the Dimosari waterfalls and the cliff viewpoints over the west coast.See guided tours →
- Meganisi, Skorpios & the sea cavesThe classic day cruise from Nydri: past Skorpios, into Meganisi's coves and the Papanikolis sea cave.See boat trips →
- Porto Katsiki by seaThe west-coast beaches under the white cliffs, reached by boat from Vasiliki — no parking hunt, no steps.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Faneromeni Monastery?
The address is Frini Lefkada 311 00, in Frini, Lefkada, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Faneromeni Monastery?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Tuesday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Wednesday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Thursday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Friday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Saturday: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:30; Sunday: 08:00–13:00, 16:00–20:30. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Faneromeni Monastery worth it?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 5,378 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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