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Paralia Petra Beach, Lesvos

Paralia Petra beach, Lesvos, Greece
Paralia Petra — Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0

See practical info for Paralia Petra in Lesvos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

Region
Lesvos, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Moderate access
Coordinates
39.33165, 26.17889

About this beach

Paralia Petra has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Paralia Petra opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Paralia Petra has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Paralia Petra has an organised beach and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Petra beach get windy?

Paralia Petra has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Paralia Petra beach?

Access is moderate access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Paralia Petra beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Petra beach have?

It has an organised beach and food nearby.

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