Agra, Greece

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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.

[edit] Nearby villages

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