Travelling across the north-east Aegean Sea parallel to Asia Minor of Turkey, one comes across with one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, namely Lesvos.

Lesvos is an island that has been truthfully characterized as the “island of Harmony and Beauty”, since its frequent alternation of colours and landscapes, can take even the most demanding traveller in an enchanting journey. Lesvos numerous and unique diversity is only one of islands characteristics, since one can visit not only its sandy beaches or small pebble bays, but also its beautiful green mountains and forests.

Molyvos

The “trademark” of the city is its castle that dominates the surroundings of the traditionally stone built houses of the village of Molyvos on top of the hill. As they are walking down the narrow streets of Molyvos, visitors are passing through the rich history of the region. One shouldn’t miss the opportunity to visit the historical public buildings that are well maintained since the era of the Ottoman occupation, such as the official Art gallery of Molyvos that is found in the center of the town and the remarkable Archaeological museum. The graphic port that one can find at the end of the village road completes the enchanting picture of the castle, combined with the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Historical excursion
Lesvos beyond its incomparable natural beauties, will also offer you the possibility to become familiar with a piece of Greek history. In Lesvos you should visit:

• The Petrified Forest (Sigri)
• The museum of Natural history (Sigri)
• The Old City of Mitilini
• The castle of Mitilini
• The monastery of Saint Rafeil
• The Monastery of Saint Ignatios outside the village of Kalloni
• The monastery of “trion Taxiarxon”
• The Church of the Holy Mother in Petra

Regarding Lesvos natural beauties, do not forget to visit:

• The silver beach of Eressos
• The twelve kilometers long beach of Vatera
• The hot Springs of Eftalou, Thermis, Maintamados, and Lisvori

Leisure
In Lesvos not only you will have the chance to enjoy moments of relaxation, but you will also have the chance to entertain yourself until sunrise in islands countless night clubs in the heart of Mitilini, or in the small bars that are hidden in the paths of Molyvos, and in the seaside shops of Petra and Eressos.