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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!
The Castle of Molyvos is located at the 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.
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.
The island of Lesvos has approx 200 caves and many of them are still unexplored. These caves are strongly associated with the Neolithic era and indications show that they were used as places of worship.
Lesbos has been producing wine since ancient times. Yes, yes, the wine of Lesvos 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.
A large island with a long coastline, Lesbos is popular with divers, especially in the more touristy places, like Petra, Mytilini and Molyvos. The north side of Lesvos and the gulf of Gera are popular diving spots on the island, where Lesvos diving centers offer open sea lessons and organize day trips. The gulf of Gera, especially, it is great for training because of the wind protected areas. With proper guidance, diving in Lesbos can also be practiced at night.
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.
Ceramic art is the oldest form of art and the only one that combines the four elements of nature, dirt, water, air and fire. It is a difficult and time-consuming job that requires knowledge and technique in all steps. Choosing the right clay, cleaning and kneading, drying, surface decoration and baking. With many years of experience, this Workshop gives a part of itself to this process, to make special works of art.
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, Skala Sykamias and Skala Eresou have delicious fish taverns with fresh seafood straight from the fishermen's basket. Many restaurants on Lesvos actually have their own boats and go fishing to catch their fish.
The cuisine in Lesbos includes dishes that accompany ouzo, the traditional product of the island, such as grilled octopus, fried vegetables, salted mackerel and lakerda fish. Many dishes are also made with ouzo, such as ouzo meatballs.
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.
Sugar House is located in Mytilini. Sugar House is a great place to eat cake, sweet, pies, creams, candies, ice creams, soft drinks etc. It is located a few steps from the sea. There are no high prices. For those suffering from diabetes there is cocoa ice cream or stevia whipped cream. There are tables outside as well.
