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INFORMATION about LESVOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The island of Lesvos is the bedazzling jewel of the eastern Aegean cluster of islands. The unrivaled combination of natural beauty with the archaeological sites and the creations of the human shall definitely enchant you rendering your vacations an unparalleled experience. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Lesvos is a part the cluster of the Eastern Aegean islands. Located at a close distance to the Turkish coastline, Lesvos is situated between the island of Limnos in the north and the island of Chios in the south. |
| AREA: | | 1630 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 105000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Mytilini |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| Infinite olive groves and numerous pine tree forests, extended sandy coasts and the fossil forest compose the extraordinary morphology of the island of Lesvos. |
| SEASONS: |
| The interesting character of the island of Lesvos attracts many tourists from Greece and all over the world, especially during the summer months that are considered to be the high tourist season of the island of Lesvos. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The castle, the ancient theater, the mosaics, the ancient cemetery, the ancient vivarium, the mansions, the neoclassical buildings, the several churches, the ruins of the paleochristian basilica, the metropolis, the French cemetery, the ruins of the ancient settlement at Loutra, the statue of liberty, the traditional lesbian house and the mansions houses of Saltas and Hatzisavas, at Mytilini.
The ruins of the buildings of Aeolian order, the ruins of the sanctuary of Afroditi, the ruins of the ancient Pira, the paleochristian basilica of Agios Georgios, the church of Agia Paraskevi, the bridge of Kremasti and the municipal olive press at Agia Paraskevi.
The churches of Panagia, Agios Prokopios and Agios Efstratios and the ruins of the Byzantine fortress, at Agiassos.
The monasteries of Ipsilos and Perivoli and the churches of Agios Vassilios, Agios Georgios and Agfios Nikolaos at Antissa.
The ruins of the paleochristian basilica at Vrissa.
The pro Hellenic gate, the ancient town, the paleochristian basilicas of Agios Andreas and Afentellis and the monastery of Pithario, at Eressos.
The Byzantine churchof Panagia Trouloti, monastery of Agios Raphail, the renovated mill, the ruins of the prehistorical Thermi, the small baths and the drainage system at Thermi.
The ruins of the ancient and Byzantine buildings, the remains of the castle and the sanctuary, the Byzantine monastery of Mirsiniotissa, the ancient sculptured graves, the ruins of the ancient Arisvi and the sanctuary of Messos, at Kalloni.
The several churches and monasteries, the renovated ancient olive press, the ruins of the medieval castle and the Byzantine fortress and the sculptured graves at Madamados.
The Byzantine castle, the Turkish municipal springs, the remains of the ancient Mithimna and the several churches at Mithimna.
The ancient marble quarry and the remains of the roman mains at Moria.
The kempt tourkish castle and the Byzantine and medieval remains at Sigri.
The ruins of the tower, the village Vassilika, the church of Agios Georgios and the monastery of Damandrios, at Polihnitos.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the new archaeological, the Byzantine, the cultural, the modern, the epigraphic and the museum of Theofilos as well as the municipal library and the municipal picture gallery at Mytilini.
The cultural collection at Agia Paraskevi.
The ecclesiastic museum and the cultural collection at Agiassos.
The cultural collection at Antissa.
The archaeological museum at Eressos.
The library and the municipal picture gallery at Mithimna.
The ecclesiastical museum and the cultural collection at Plomari.
The museum of natural history at Sigri.
NATURE:
The cave of Agios Vartholomeos at Mytilini.
The forest of Zigos at Agiassos.
The perennial sycamore tree and the caves at Plomari.
The fossil forest at Sigri. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you can wharf at Mytilini, Panagiouda, Thermi, Skala Sikaminias, Skala Eressou, Skala Kallonis, Skala Polihnitou, Plomari, Mithimna, Sigri, Perama and at the gulf of Gera, where you can refuel. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the traditional island of Lesvos you shall find several taverns, restaurants, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events all through the summer, the festival of ouzo at the beginning of august and the festival of Agios Theodoros, patron saint of Lesvos, on February the 17th, at Mytilini.
The festival of the bull, in the honor of Agios Haralambos on June and the carnival at Agia Paraskevi.
The famous, peculiar carnival on Shrove Monday, at Agiassos.
The cultural events organized by the cultural union Theofrastos during August, at Eressos.
The horse races at Nees Kidonies on the third Sunday of Easter and the custom Mistegna on the fourth Sunday of Easter, at Thermi.
The festival of sardine on August, the cultural events on August the 15th and the festival of the meeting on August the 16th, at Kalloni.
The traditional carnival, the theatrical performances and the festival at the monastery of Taxiarhes on Sunday of Mirofores, at Madamados.
The cultural events during July and August at Mithimna.
The festival of Agios Dimitrios on October the 26th at Moria.
The horse races, the cultural events Veniaminia and the fishing nights, at Plomari.
The cultural event Fourneli (the dropping of the nets), on August at Polihnitos.
The cultural events on August at Sikaminea.
The several saint festival at every village of the island of Lesvos. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Lesvos you can buy ouzo, cheese products, ceramics, weavings, baskets and fretworks. Additionally, you can also find fine oil, olives and the famous halva from Agiassos. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Mytilini
The town of Mytilini, the capital of the island, is outspread on seven hills, with the castle at the top of the pinewood dominating in majesty. Mytilini, a town of ancient history, has many beautiful and scenic quarters and at the same time it is a spiritual and commercial center.
Mithimna
The town of Mithimna, carved on a rock and embellished by the Byzantine castle on the top, shall impress you with its architectural structure. Mithimna, a town that used to be one of the most important ancient settlements, is a very picturesque resort.
Plomari
Plomari is the largest hamlet of the island of Lesvos and it is renowned for the production of the traditional ouzo. Plomari has a fine street planning and it is full of mansions, parks and verdant spots.
Eressos
Eressos is a beautiful inland hamlet that is connected by a verdant row of trees with the scenic coastal settlement Skala Eressou, which is a region gifted with natural beauty.
Sigri
The village of Sigri is a scenic settlement built on an impressive volcanic site, which is ideal for serene and peaceful vacations. The superb coasts, the magnificent waters and the famous fossil forest shall definitely bedazzle you.
Petra
The village of Petra, a coastal settlement outspread on a verdurous plain, is a much frequented tourist resort with an attractive sandy beach of unique beauty.
Madamados
Madamados is a traditional settlement and the religious center of the island, where Taxiarhis, the patron saint of the island is honored. From Madamados you can also visit several beautiful beaches.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Mytilini there are itineraries all through the year. The duration of the journey is 12 hours. Moreover, there are itineraries from the port of Rafina to the port of Mytilini. The duration of the journey is 9 hours. The island of Lesvos is also connected with Limnos, Chios, Psara, Kavala, Andros, Syros, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Alexandroupoli and Aivali.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 40827
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata to the airport of Mytilini, there are fights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 50 minutes. The airport of the island is located at a distance of 8 km from Mytilini. The island of Lesvos is also connected with Chios, Limnos, and Thessalonica.
Information:
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 26565
Airport of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 61490
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 29900
Tourist police of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 22776
Municipality of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 28501
Traffic police of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 41611
Taxi station of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 25900
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 26565
Airport of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 61490
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Mytilini: +30 (22510) 40827 |
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