Built on a steep incline on the south-west coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, the village of Athani (Greek: Αθάνι) is the southernmost major populated region of the island accessible by sealed road.

From the 1950s until the late 1960s, a significant part of the population emigrated overseas or to the major regional centers within Greece.

It has recently been discovered by Europeans and its dwindling population is gradually being fortified by new "blow ins".

These new residents make Athani their temporary home during the summer months, leaving the cold and harsh seasons to the local diehards.

[2] A 6.5 magnitude earthquake on 17 November 2015 severely damaged property and killed a woman.