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Petra (Lesbos)

Description: The municipality of Petra (Greek: Πέτρα meaning rock) is located at the northwest of Lesvos ... more

Petra (Lesbos) ... and comprises the villages Petra, Skoutaros, Stypsi, Lafionas, Ypsilometopo and the settlements Petri and Anaxos. The region combines exceptional natural beauties: olive groves and forests with pines, oak-trees, cypress-trees as well as fruit-bearing trees, traditional stone built mountain villages with running waters and rich vegetation, but also seaside modern summer holiday settlements with sandy beaches and crystal waters. Petra Lesvos is beginning to sprawl behind its broad, sandy beach and seafront square with a core of old stone houses, many with Levantine-style balconies overhanging the streets. Petra takes its name from the giant monolith located some distance inland and capped by the eighteenth-century church of Panagia Glykofiloussa, reached via 114 rock-hewn steps on the northeast side. The town of Mithymna is approx. 6 km away. The village of Petra stretches along a beautiful beach lined with cafe's and restaurants the interior of the town surrounds a rock mountain topped with the church of the Glykfylousa Panagia (Our Lady of the Sweet Kiss).

Newest Review: ... there are a few more pebbles than some might appreciate. The coastal road is lined with tavernas each competing for your custom and so standards are usually very high and the staff very friendly. The Greek beer available is the strength of our premium beer and if you want bitter, it is available at Café Reef (coastal road). The prices are very good, it's worth going for a package ... more

... without included meals, as you can experience a wealth of amazing food and places without hurting your pocket too much. A leisurely evening meal in one of the sea-front tavernas is a delight with the sun setting across the water and the sound of traditi...more

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Petra (Lesbos): The place has everything (850 words)
by - written on 14/07/02 (Very useful, 2748 readings)
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Whatever you're looking for in a holiday, provided you're not inclined to head straight for the 18-30 style, you're onto a winner in Petra! On the northern coast of the island of Lesvos, Petra is a bustling village which despite its attention from the tourists keeps its tradional Greek values. I stayed at the Nakellis Studios which are situated some 450 metres from the central area of the village, the apartments were clean, the host was most welcoming and the surroundings beautiful. The location was perfect, a short walk to the shops or the beach whilst still maintaining the tranquility of the countryside. Petra is dominated by a massive ... Read the complete review

Petra - Bustling tranquility (471 words)
by - written on 13/04/02 (Very useful, 391 readings)
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As we sat eating cheese stuffed courgette flowers, followed by slowly roasted lamb washed down by an icy cold beer on the small balcony of a taverna which was right on Petra's main square, we surveyed the scene below. To our right, we could see the men sitting in the kafenion, reading newspapers or engaging in animated discussion as the black robed priest slowly sipped his minature cup of strong Greek coffee. To our left, we could see the cool turquoise Aegean gently lapping on Lesvos' shores. It was the height of summer - August - so there were quite a few tourists, but in no way did these outnumber the locals who were busily going about their daily ... Read the complete review