Agios Petros

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Agios Petros, Lefkada

The village of Agios Petros is a traditional mountain settlement of Lefkada Island, which was built on the hills above Ponti. Agios Petros, or Άγιος Πετρος in Greek language is situated near the highest mountain in Lefkada, known as Stavrota and approx. 34 kilometers away from the capital.

Agios Petros in Lefkada Island

The nearest villages from here are Ponti and Vasiliki, which are well known villages in Greece due for the exceptional windsurf options.

Informations about Agios Petros in Lefkada Island

Agios Petros is a middle sized village in Lefkada Island, which is characterized by traditional houses, narrow streets and some hairpin bends. In the village center you can find a small square surrounded by a few restaurants, but on the streets there is a mini market and a bakery also.

Agios Petros

The houses of Agios Petros were built amphiteatrically on the slopes of the southern mountains, surrounded by lush vegetation. Next to the buildings locals often place beautiful flowers and plants, which make the village charming and friendly. Its worth to know when you visit Agios Petros, you have to drive carefully because of its narrow roads and hairpin bends.

Agios Petros

One of the sights of Agios Petros is the typical church of the village, called ‘Agios Athanasios’. This is a traditional, religious building with an interesting bell tower, and can be find next to the main street. The best restaurants are H Palia Vrisi (Η παλιά βρύση) and Balkonaki, which are recommended often by guests.

Lefkada Agios Petros

The nearest beach, which is suitable to swim Agios Petros is the large bay of Ponti and Vasiliki, located approx. 5 kilometers away. To Vasiliki beach there can be seen amazing panoramic views from the village, where the windsurfers sail at high speed on the sea in the afternoons.

Panoramic views to Vasiliki from Agios Petros in Lefkada Island

The beaches of the west coast are situated within 15 – 16 kilometers, where Porto Katsiki beach, Egremni beach and Gialos beach are the nearest. For boat trips you have to visit the picturesque port of Vasiliki, from where excursion boats depart in the morning hours.

Where to stay

The best accommodation options in the area are located in Ponti and in Vasiliki, where wide range of apartments wait for guests.

Apartments in Vasiliki
Apartments in Ponti

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  • Coordinates:  38.666252, 20.602010
  • 33 km south from Lefkada town
  • Population: 300
  • Facilities: restaurants, mini market, taverns, bakery, pharmacy
  • Nearest beaches: Ponti beach (5 km), Vasiliki beach (7 km)

+ Reasons to visit Agios Petros in Lefkada island

  • calm atmospheres
  • traditional mountain village
  • nice views to Vasiliki and Ponti

– Cons

  • far away from beaches
Where to stay in Lefkada Island

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