The small village of Lefki is only 3.5 kilometres from Gargaliani. It is built at an altitude of 239-250 metres and has approximately 130 permanent residents. The oldest name of the village was Mouzousta. According to local tradition, the name comes from the name of the area’s bey during the Turkish occupation. In 1930, the village was renamed Lefki due to the large poplar tree that dominates the square.
Visitors can see the church of Saints Constantine and Helen in the village. During the 1950s and 1960s, there was a big celebration outside the church with live music that lasted until the morning hours, both on the eve and on the day of the celebration of the Saints, on May 21st.
In recent years, the Lefki Women's Union has been reviving the custom for the feast of Saint John the Forerunner (also referred to as Klidonas, Riganas or Lampadiaris). A characteristic element of the tradition is lighting fires, in which May Day wreaths are burned. Raganades are also offered during the custom.
