Agra, Greece

Agra, Greece

Agra (Greek: "Agra" (Άγρα)) is a village on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Situated 10 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in the Kalloni prefecture, the village is dominated by livestock-farming. The region's milk is predominantly used in the production of cheese, with feta and gruyere most-commonly made.

Agra is home to the church of Saint Dimitrios and the chapels of Saint Georgios and Taxiarchis, home to ecclesiastical utensils, books and renowned xylographic iconostases.

Nearby villages

*Apothika - a port near the gulf of Kalloni
*Makara - a beach resort


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