The village of Agios Petros is a traditional mountain settlement of Lefkada Island, which was built above the hills of Ponti. The houses of Agios Petros (Άγιος Πετρος in Greek language) are situated near the highest mountain in Lefkada, known as Stavrota, and approx. 34 kilometers away from the capital.
The nearest seaside villages from here with swimming options are Ponti and Vasiliki, which are well known villages in Greece due for the exceptional windsurf options.
Coordinates: 38.666252, 20.602010
You can find on maps as: Άγιος Πετρος
Informations about Agios Petros in Lefkada Island
Agios Petros is a middle sized village in Lefkada Island with 300 residents, 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, and on the main street there is a mini market and a bakery also.
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.
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.
The nearest beach, which is recommended for swimming near Agios Petros is the wide bay of Ponti and Vasiliki, located approx. 5 kilometers away. From the hills of Ag. Petros there can be seen amazing panoramic views to Vasiliki, where the windsurfers sail on the sea in the afternoons.
The beaches of the west coast, such as Porto Katsiki beach, Egremni beach and Gialos beach are situated within 15 – 16 kilometers. these are the nearest attractions. For daily boat trips you have to visit the picturesque port of Vasiliki, from where excursion boats depart in the morning hours. From the port of Vasiliki there is a taxi boat as well, which run to Agiofili beach, an emerald coloured gem of Lefkada Island.
Where to stay
The best accommodation options for stay in this area are located in Ponti and in Vasiliki, where wide range of apartments wait for guests. Vasiliki is a bustling fishing village, favoured by many travellers, while Ponti is slightly smaller. Supermarkets and shops are mostly in Vasiliki, but these two villages are situated just a 2-3 kilometers away from each other, so there are no such long distances.
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- Known as: Άγιος Πετρος
- Population: 300
- Facilities: restaurants, mini market, bakery, pharmacy
- Nearest beaches: Ponti beach (5 km), Vasiliki beach (7 km)
