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Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
Today will have 4.5mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.
The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 21kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.
Megali Petra Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:48 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.
For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.
This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 5.3mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 11° | 12° | 11° | 12° |
| 71% | 86% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% | 100% | 100% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.5mm | 2.7mm | 0.6mm | 0.6mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° |
| 64% | 73% | 62% | 49% | 25% | 26% | 22% | 26% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 13° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| 24% | 51% | 51% | 50% | 83% | 63% | 83% | 72% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.4mm | 0.2mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 12° |
| 100% | 55% | 85% | 70% | 93% | 61% | 81% | 81% |
| 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.0mm | 0.7mm | 2.5mm | 1.2mm | 0.5mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 12° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
| 78% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62% | 85% | 78% | 100% |
| 1.4mm | 3.2mm | 0.3mm | 1.5mm | 1.3mm | 0.6mm | 0.8mm | 0.5mm |
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| 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° |
| 88% | 69% | 55% | 7% | 28% | 77% | 63% | 54% |
| 1.0mm | 0.3mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 13° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° |
| 91% | 100% | 95% | 90% | 84% | 63% | 80% | 72% |
| 0.2mm | 1.4mm | 2.5mm | 1.1mm | 1.1mm | 0.3mm | 0.4mm | 0.1mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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18 kmh
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20 kmh
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20 kmh
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21 kmh
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19 kmh
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16 kmh
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15 kmh
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 1.0m
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| 8.1s | 8.0s | 7.9s | 7.7s | 7.5s | 7.4s | 7.4s | 7.7s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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16 kmh
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17 kmh
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15 kmh
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15 kmh
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13 kmh
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10 kmh
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9 kmh
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9 kmh
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1.4m
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1.3m
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1.2m
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1.1m
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1.0m
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1.0m
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0.9m
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0.8m
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| 8.8s | 8.6s | 8.4s | 8.2s | 7.9s | 7.6s | 7.3s | 6.9s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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8 kmh
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11 kmh
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10 kmh
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13 kmh
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12 kmh
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13 kmh
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15 kmh
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17 kmh
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0.7m
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0.7m
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0.9m
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1.0m
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1.1m
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1.1m
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0.8m
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1.1m
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| 6.5s | 6.3s | 8.2s | 7.9s | 7.7s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.6s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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18 kmh
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20 kmh
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26 kmh
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39 kmh
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46 kmh
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40 kmh
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47 kmh
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36 kmh
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1.4m
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0.5m
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1.3m
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1.9m
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1.6m
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1.3m
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1.1m
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| 6.8s | 6.7s | 6.7s | 6.9s | 7.0s | 7.3s | 7.2s | 6.9s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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27 kmh
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28 kmh
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28 kmh
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32 kmh
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24 kmh
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8 kmh
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12 kmh
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1.4m
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1.6m
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0.9m
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1.0m
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0.3m
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| 6.7s | 7.0s | 7.1s | 7.2s | 8.6s | 8.7s | 9.0s | 9.1s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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12 kmh
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13 kmh
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17 kmh
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14 kmh
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17 kmh
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24 kmh
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22 kmh
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12 kmh
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0.8m
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0.9m
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1.3m
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1.2m
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1.8m
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1.4m
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1.3m
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1.2m
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| 9.5s | 9.6s | 9.5s | 9.5s | 9.4s | 9.3s | 5.7s | 8.6s |
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10 kmh
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20 kmh
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23 kmh
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23 kmh
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35 kmh
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44 kmh
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36 kmh
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42 kmh
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1.4m
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1.2m
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1.6m
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1.4m
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1.8m
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2.1m
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1.8m
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1.5m
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| 6.7s | 7.1s | 7.1s | 7.9s | 7.1s | 7.1s | 7.1s | 7.1s |
| 5:28 AM | 11:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 11:38 PM |
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| 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.13 |
| 5:56 AM | 12:25 PM | 6:28 PM |
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| 0.36 | 0.12 | 0.32 |
| 12:17 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:58 PM | 7:14 PM |
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| 0.15 | 0.34 | 0.13 | 0.31 |
| 1:04 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:38 PM | 8:21 PM |
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| 0.17 | 0.31 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
| 2:18 AM | 7:41 AM | 2:39 PM | 10:17 PM |
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| 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| 4:56 AM | 9:33 AM | 4:25 PM |
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| 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| 12:17 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:22 PM | 6:15 PM |
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| 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| Thu 22nd January |
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| 12° |
| 4.5mm |
| 20kmh ESE |
| 91% |
| Fri 23rd January |
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| 13° |
| 0.0mm |
| 14kmh SSE |
| 43% |
| Sat 24th January |
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| 14° |
| 0.7mm |
| 20kmh SSE |
| 59% |
| Sun 25th January |
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| 15° |
| 5.3mm |
| 47kmh SSE |
| 78% |
| Mon 26th January |
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| 14° |
| 9.6mm |
| 17kmh SW |
| 87% |
| Tue 27th January |
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| 14° |
| 1.5mm |
| 24kmh NW |
| 55% |
| Wed 28th January |
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| 16° |
| 7.1mm |
| 39kmh WSW |
| 84% |
| Thu 29th January |
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| 12° |
| 3.8mm |
| 13kmh SSW |
| 71% |
| Fri 30th January |
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| 12° |
| 1.2mm |
| 18kmh SE |
| 58% |
| Sat 31st January |
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| 14° |
| 0.4mm |
| 29kmh NW |
| 61% |
| Sun 1st February |
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| 13° |
| 0.0mm |
| 2kmh WSW |
| 38% |
| Mon 2nd February |
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| 15° |
| 0.1mm |
| 21kmh SSE |
| 83% |
| Tue 3rd February |
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| 14° |
| 6.8mm |
| 12kmh S |
| 87% |
| Wed 4th February |
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| 14° |
| 1.4mm |
| 4kmh SE |
| 67% |
In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 12 days of light rain with an average of 3.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Megali Petra Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
Located on the island of Lefkada in Greece, Megali Petra Beach is a stunning destination for a beach holiday. This beautiful beach offers visitors a chance to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy a wide range of activities amidst an idyllic Mediterranean setting. With its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking surroundings, Megali Petra Beach is an ideal choice for those seeking a memorable getaway.
Megali Petra Beach is characterized by its coarse sand and pebble shoreline. The beach's unique landscape provides an interesting contrast to the more common powdery white or yellow sand beaches found in other parts of Greece. The rocky formations and underwater reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving, as they attract various species of colorful fish and marine life.
There are several popular beach activities available at Megali Petra Beach:
Swimming – The crystal-clear waters of Megali Petra Beach are perfect for taking a refreshing dip. Swimmers can enjoy exploring the calm waters while admiring the beautiful coastal scenery.
Snorkeling & Diving – As mentioned earlier, the rocky formations and underwater reefs provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making snorkeling and diving popular activities at this beach. Visitors can expect to see various types of fish, sea urchins, octopuses, and other interesting underwater creatures.
Sunbathing & Relaxing – With its peaceful atmosphere and stunning views, Megali Petra Beach is an ideal spot for sunbathing or simply relaxing on the shore with your favorite book or music playlist.
Beach Volleyball – The coarse sand at Megali Petra Beach provides a suitable surface for playing beach volleyball with friends or fellow travelers.
While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Megali Petra Beach itself, visitors can find several accommodation options nearby:
Afroditi Pansion – Located just a short drive from the beach, this guesthouse offers comfortable rooms with stunning sea views and a lovely garden.
Villa Olivastro – Situated in close proximity to the beach, Villa Olivastro provides luxurious villas with private pools, fully equipped kitchens, and spacious outdoor areas.
When planning your stay in Lefkada, you may want to consider the following areas:
Agios Nikitas – A picturesque fishing village located just a few kilometers from Megali Petra Beach. This charming area offers a variety of accommodation options and a selection of taverns, cafes, and shops.
Kalamitsi – Situated on the west coast of Lefkada, Kalamitsi is another lovely village that provides easy access to Megali Petra Beach. The village is known for its traditional architecture and stunning views of the Ionian Sea.
Megali Petra Beach offers visitors several amenities to enhance their beach experience:
With its unique landscape, crystal-clear waters, and wide range of activities, Megali Petra Beach is the perfect destination for a memorable beach holiday on the island of Lefkada.
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