4.8out of 5 on Google
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🏛️ Attraction · Castle & fortress
Agia Mavra Fortress
Agia Mavra Fortress is a fortification in Paleros, on Lefkada. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,223 reviews, a large enough sample to trust.
Expect steps and uneven stone underfoot; morning or late afternoon is the comfortable time to walk it in summer.
Nearby: Ammoglossa (about 4 min on foot) and Arodo taverna Palias Polis (about 1.6 km away). See all sights on Lefkada: Lefkada.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Lefkada island tourMountain villages, the Dimosari waterfalls and the cliff viewpoints over the west coast.See guided tours →
- Meganisi, Skorpios & the sea cavesThe classic day cruise from Nydri: past Skorpios, into Meganisi's coves and the Papanikolis sea cave.See boat trips →
- Porto Katsiki by seaThe west-coast beaches under the white cliffs, reached by boat from Vasiliki — no parking hunt, no steps.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Agia Mavra Fortress?
The address is Φρούριο Αγ. Μαύρας Λευκάδας, Lefkada 311 00, in Paleros, Lefkada, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Agia Mavra Fortress?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–18:30; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 08:00–18:30; Thursday: 08:00–18:30; Friday: 08:00–18:30; Saturday: 08:00–18:30; Sunday: 08:00–18:30. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Agia Mavra Fortress worth it?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 1,223 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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