It comes from the word Resource = hole = hole. The mountain in particular «KAMPI» on which the village is built has holes where running water flows. The upper part of the village has retreated from the underground water and has sunk into the earth, dragging the houses along with it.
HISTORICAL DATA
A trademark of the village is the tower of 6th century BC, the ruins of which are still preserved at Pyrgi. The tower was built by the Corinthians when they conquered the island. It was 12 m high and according to the latest versions it was a kind of «fryktoria». That is to say, the transmission of visual messages in order to inform one end of the island with the other in case of - mainly - invaders.
FOLKLORE DATA
One of the richest villages of Lefkada in terms of folklore and tradition.
Named after the family of the Katapodaians who were excellent knife makers and gunsmiths. The knife makers' guild started in 1684 when the Venetians occupied the island. They divided the various trades into guilds so that there was specialization of work and the Venetians as merchants who were to sell the production. The craft continued until about 1950. Now what remains is the fame and the creations on knives that are now museum pieces.
Poros is known for the spiritual creation of scientists, poets and storytellers alike, but it is also known for the eulogies that are read at every funeral and every occasion. A custom of at least two centuries that is still going on today, emphasizing the high spiritual feeling of the inhabitants.
In the place of worship there are remarkable churches of the 18th century.th century and there are also remarkable buildings of old landowners of the village such as Kapalos, Vereti and Konidaris with remarkable architectural elements.