Lefka, Patras

Christian Orthdodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas at Lefka, Patras, Greece.
Partial view of Labour Houses "PATRAS XIV" at Lefka, Patras, Greece.

Lefka (Greek: Λεύκα, meaning: poplar) is a neighbourhood in the southern part of the Greek city of Patras, 5 km (3.1 mi) directly and 6 km (3.7 mi) south via road from downtown. It was originally called "Botovayia" ("Μποτοβάγια" in Greek).

Lefka is linked with the Akti Dymaion (GR-9/E55 - Patras-Pyrgos-Kyparissia) and Akrotiriou Street (GR-3 - Patras-Tripoli southbound), Evias Street, Iteon Street and Lefkas Street. Lefka's residents work in agriculture, and the remainder work on other businesses.