Lesvos, the island with unique beauties, long history and remarkable monuments. The homeland of great personalities that glorified the island at all historic times. The land that makes fine products, such as oil, ouzo and cheese, famous all around the world.
Lesvos is the third in size island in Greece, after Crete and Evia. It is situated in the north Aegean Sea, between Chios and Lemnos and very close to the shores of minor Asia. It has a ground of 1630sq. Km. It is a fertile island, full of pines and oil trees that enchant every visitor.
Lesvos or Mytilene, as people call it from the capital’s name, has everything. Mountains, valleys, green lands, magnificent coves and endless shores. Among them distinguish the petrified forest, one of the most important monuments of Geological Inheritance in Greece and the medicinal hot water springs, known from ancient times for their therapeutic effect.
People decorated the island with ornaments of unique beauty. The archaeological sites, Venetian and Byzantine castles, the imposing monasteries and churches, villages with traditional feature, all reveal the island’s route through all historic times.
Nowadays, Lesvos is a popular travel destination. It is ideal for cosmopolitan holidays and quiet as well. In such a big island, options are many. In the tourist resorts all around the island, visitors can enjoy all modern comforts. Accommodation, entertainment and food will leave you the best of impressions. If you are seeking for a quiet place, less cosmopolitan, Lesvos will reveal you a different face. Pictures of traditional life enchant every lover of nature.
Meet the island of Sapfo, Myrivilis, Theofilos, Venezis and Elytis. Travel all around Lesvos and let your spirit free.
Island areas:
MYTILINI, ANTISSA, MOLYVOS, HARAMIDA, PETRA, SIGRI, THERMI, KALLONI, PLOMARI, AGIOS ISSIDOROS, MANTAMADOS, NIFIDA, SYKAMINEA OR SYKAMIA, SKALA ERESOY, VATERA, AGIOS ERMOGENIS, EFTALOU, AGRA, POLICHNITOS, AGIA PARASKEVI, AGIASOS, LOUTRA, KOLPOS, GERAS NEAPOLI, SKALA KALLONIS ,VARIA MITILINI
