Μία βόλτα στο ακρωτήρι τηςΛευκάτας με αντάμειψε με την υπέροχη θέα όλου του Νότιου άκρου του νησιού της Λευκάδας , εκεί όπου κατά την αρχαιότητα υπήρχε ιερό του Απόλλωνα (το οποίο κατά την μυθολογία λέγεται ότι ίδρυσε ο Λεύκος, σύντροφος του Οδυσσέα) και ονομαζόταν Λευκάς πέτρα ή Λευκάς άκρα. Από αυτό προήλθε και το όνομα του νησιού, η Λευκάδα.
Ονομάζεται και Κάβος της Κυράς (ή της Νηράς). Από εκεί, σύμφωνα με την παράδοση, αυτοκτόνησε η Σαπφώ (αρχαία λυρική ποιήτρια από την Λέσβο) λόγω της ερωτικής απογοήτευσης που είχε από τον Φάωνα.
Ο φάρος "Δουκάτο"στη Λευκάδα, ξεκίνησε να λειτουργεί το 1890 έχει 14 μέτρα ύψος και είναι απίστευτα εντυπωσιακός σφηνομένος εκεί στην άκρη του γκρεμού.
At Lefkada’s southern-most point is the Leukata Cape. The cape is one of the most well-known ancient rocks, probably the “White Rock” mention by Homer, as it consists of 60 meter height white cliffs that stand above the waves of the Ionian Sea. In ancient years (1200 B.C.) it was the location where sacrifices took place to appease the gods and the Spirit of Tempest. In later years (400 B.C) they used convicts for the sacrifices to whom they gave the chance of salvation. Before throwing them on to the rock, they would tie around their body birds and feathers for a smoother landing. If the convict survived they would let him live.
Earlier cults on the cliff were replaced by the temple of Apollo Leukata, known throughout the ancient world, and Apollo was also a god of the sea, protector of the seafarers and was believed to heal the body and soul
The leap to the rock is attributed to Apollo as a means against excruciating erotic passion. In the 6th century B.C. the tradition of leaping by those in love was widespread since it is mentioned in verses by many ancient poets. This is commemorated by Sapfo, the great ancient female poet and it is from these verses that it is assumed that she also leaped to the Rock of Leukata. The myth still lives on today and that is why it is known as Kavos tis Kyras which mean the Cape of the Lady. Today there in nothing left of the temple of Apollo since in its location stands a lighthouse.
The lighthouse was built in 1890. It is 14 meters tall and its visible height is 70 meters.
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