Event· Lesvos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Panagia Glykofilousa Festival, Petra (15 August)
39° 19.6′ N · 26° 10.6′ E
The rock-top church of the 'sweet-kissing' Virgin in Petra draws pilgrims and celebrations for the Assumption on 15 August; tradition holds she protects local fishermen and sailors.
Practical
Coordinate is the church in OpenStreetMap; 114 steps up from the village. Expect crowds and a busy anchorage around 15 August. Dress modestly in the church.
Best for
Island festival timing for August cruises
Season
15 August
Nearby
- Petra Bakeries & Grocer0.1 NM away
- Women's Cooperative Restaurant (Petra)0.1 NM away
- Gialo Gialo (Petra seafront)0.2 NM away
- Lesvos Scuba Oceanic Centre (Petra)0.2 NM away
- Petra Harbour & Bay (Lesvos)0.2 NM away
- Petra Medical Clinic0.2 NM away
- Congas Beach Anchorage (Molyvos)2.4 NM away
- Molyvos Supermarket & Bakery2.4 NM away
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