The Greek island of Lefkada is known for its beautiful beaches with turquoise seas and white sand. In the Ionian Sea, Lefkada (or Lefkas) is the nearest island to the western side of mainland Greece ...

Shattered by grief, Sappho leapt from the cliff to certain death over the unrequited love of a beautiful young sailor. So goes the legend of the ancient lesbian poet of Lefkada, a ‘hidden gem’ island ...

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Shattered by grief, Sappho leapt from the cliff to certain death over the unrequited love of a beautiful young sailor. So ...

Lefkada is Greece’s best-kept secret; go, but keep it to yourself (Picture: Metro) Shattered by grief, Sappho leapt from the cliff to certain death over the unrequited love of a beautiful young sailor ...