Mytilini an island with mountain and sea

Mytilini an island with mountain and sea

The Lesbos is a wonderful island in the Northeast Aegean. It is another one of the world famous Greek islands because of the poetess Sappho, symbol of female homosexuality. Having a long history and rich tradition, Lesvos mainly attracts families and travelers who want private holidays. Full of olive groves and mountains, the island of Lesbos boasts a wonderful environment. The island is famous for its high quality olive oil!

The Lesbos it is scattered with many picturesque villages! THE Pencil, a traditional village perched on the slopes of a hill is one of the must visit places in Lesvos. The village of Molyvos has a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea. Above the village is an imposing Medieval Castle that protects Molyvos from raids.

The Lesbos is a beautiful island located in the eastern part of the Aegean. One of the largest Greek islands, Lesvos is a popular destination for family holidays and relaxing holidays off the beaten tourist track. Thanks to its close proximity to the island of Chios, Lesvos is also a great base for island hopping!

Highlights of Mytilini

Sights

Castle of Molyvos

The Castle of Molyvos is located on top of a hill with pine trees and offers a wonderful view of the area. This is a strong castle with many signs, coat of arms and other distinctive elements.

Medieval Castle

The Castle of Mytilene was originally built in Medieval times but has undergone many transformations by the Genoese and the Turks. This is one of the strongest castles in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Museum of the World of Ouzo

The Museum of the World of Ouzo by Isidoros Arvanitis is located in a wonderful olive grove just a few minutes from the village of Plomari. This distillery, with more than 120 years of operation, has a long tradition of ouzo production and exports its ouzo to 30 countries around the world. of Isidoros Arvanitis is located in a wonderful olive grove just a few minutes from the village of Plomari. This distillery, with more than 120 years of operation, has a long tradition of ouzo production and exports its ouzo to 30 countries around the world.

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Σπήλαια Λέσβου

Το νησί της Λέσβου έχει περίπου 200 σπήλαια και πολλά από αυτά είναι ακόμα ανεξερεύνητα. These caves are strongly associated with the Neolithic era and indications show that they were used as places of worship.

Roman Aqueduct

This Roman Aqueduct dates back to the 3rd century AD. and is one of the first great technical achievements of late Roman architecture. It was opened as an archaeological site 1995.

Activities

Explore the Wineries

Lesbos has been producing wine since ancient times. Yes, yes, the wine of Lesbos and neighboring Lemnos is even mentioned in her Homeric poem Iliad. This tradition continues to this day and visitors will find many Lesvos wineries throughout the island. Most of the wineries on Lesvos are located in the central part of the island and some of them are open to visitors.

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Dive

A large island with a long coastline, η Λέσβος είναι δημοφιλής στους δύτες, ιδιαίτερα στα πιο τουριστικά μέρη, όπως η Πέτρα, η Μυτιλήνη και ο Μόλυβος. Η βόρεια πλευρά της Λέσβου και ο κόλπος της Γέρας είναι δημοφιλή σημεία καταδύσεων στο νησί, where Lesvos diving centers offer open sea lessons and organize day trips. The gulf of Gera, particularly, it is great for training because of the wind protected areas. With proper guidance, diving in Lesbos can also be practiced at night.

Windsurfing

Sigri is a small fishing village on the west coast of the island of Lesvos. The village offers very nice private apartments and studios and a very special and intimate hotel. If you are looking for the typical Greek feeling, then Sigri is the right place for you. Not mass tourism. many nice taverns and bars, private beaches etc. all these make Sigri a very special place.

The Surf and Kite center is within walking distance of the village. The surf club provides everything you need. Sigri Surf offers only the latest gear from Gaastra and Tabou. The Spot has perfectly flat water and further out some small waves. This makes the spot ideal for anyone, from beginners to professionals.

Laboratories

Ceramic art is the oldest form of art and the only one that combines the four elements of nature, dirt, water, air and fire. Είναι μια δύσκολη και χρονοβόρα δουλειά που απαιτεί γνώση και τεχνική σε όλα τα βήματα. Επιλογή του σωστού πηλού, καθάρισμα και ζύμωμα, στέγνωμα, διακόσμηση της επιφάνειας και ψήσιμο. With many years of experience, this Workshop gives a part of itself to this process, to make special works of art.

Gastronomy

Where to go to eat?

You will find the restaurants of Lesvos anywhere on the island. The best places to eat are fish restaurants right on the beach or on the harbor promenades of seaside villages. The Pencil, Plomari, the Stone, the Sagri, η Σκάλα Συκαμιάς και η Σκάλα Ερεσού έχουν νόστιμες ψαροταβέρνες με φρέσκα θαλασσινά ακριβώς από το καλάθι των ψαράδων. Πολλά εστιατόρια της Λέσβου έχουν πράγματι δικά τους σκάφη και πάνε για ψάρεμα για να πιάσουν τα ψάρια τους.

Η κουζίνα στη Λέσβο περιλαμβάνει πιάτα που συνοδεύουν το ούζο, το παραδοσιακό προϊόν του νησιού, όπως χταπόδι στη σχάρα, τηγανητά λαχανικά, παστό σκουμπρί και ψάρι λακέρδα. Με ούζο φτιάχνονται και πολλά πιάτα, όπως οι ουζοκεφτέδες.

Restaurants of Mytilene

See in detail the restaurants you must try:
1) Kafeneion O Hermes
2) The Tropicana
3) Cobblestone
4) Reef
5) The captain's table
6) Martano
7) Teganakia grill shop

Discover the best places for Dessert

Wherever we go, we never forget to eat a traditional dessert. See in detail where you can try traditional flavors on the island of Mytilene.

Το Sugar House βρίσκεται στη Μυτιλήνη. Το Sugar House είναι ένα εξαιρετικό μέρος όπου μπορείτε να φάτε κέικ, γλυκά, pies, κρέμες, καραμέλες, ice creams, αναψυκτικά κ.λπ. Βρίσκεται λίγα βήματα από τη θάλασσα. Δεν υπάρχουν υψηλές τιμές. Για όσους πάσχουν από διαβήτη υπάρχει παγωτό κακάο ή σαντιγί με στέβια. Υπάρχουν τραπέζια και έξω.

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