Lesvos map

Capital: Mytilini

Overview:

Lesvos is the third largest island after Crete and Evia and faces Asia Minor. It was once the centre of the Aeolian civilization, which is seen by the impressive historical sites. Its picturesque villages have remained the their architecture style and tradition is very lively preserved, though modern influences, as Mytilini is an artistic, commercial centre attracting many tourists. The island’s beauty is described by olive groves, tree-covered slopes, wonderful beaches and hot springs.

Best Lesvos Sights :

 • Ancient Klopedi
• The ancient Theatre of Mytilini
• The Mytilini Castle
• Edessos Acropolis
• The Molyvos and the Sigri Castle
• The Roman Aqueduct
• The Varel Tzidanea mansion

Places to visit:

• Mosques
• The salt plains of Kalloni and Polychnitos streams
• Hot springs at Therma, Polychnitos and Lisvori
• The petrified forest at Sigri

 

Special Events:

Lesvos Prefecture organises festivals, with local dance and music and local customs, as well as many other religious celebrations. Other cultural events are the Sardine Feast at Kalloni, the Ouzo Feast in Mytilini and Plomari and Trata Feast in Petra and Skala Polychnitou .

 

Best Lesvos beaches:

Geras, Melinda, Mithymna, Petra, Sala Eressou, Skala Kaloni, Skala Sikamia, Skala Pilychnitou, Anaxos and Vatera beach.