{"id":56234,"date":"2023-04-11T16:12:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T13:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/uncategorized\/lesvos-six-reasons-to-organize-a-trip-to-the-aegean\/56234\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:09:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:09:26","slug":"lesvos-six-reasons-to-organize-a-trip-to-the-aegean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/aegean-islands\/lesvos-six-reasons-to-organize-a-trip-to-the-aegean\/56234\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Lesvos: Six Compelling Reasons to Pack Your Bags for the Aegean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lesvos<\/strong> exceeds expectations with its breathtaking beauty, often surprising first-time visitors. What might initially be daunting is the island&#8217;s vast expanse. Adding to its charm, the fiercely independent locals have deliberately avoided transforming Lesvos into a typical tourist destination, which has preserved an almost elusive, untouched allure. Moreover, the island&#8217;s resilient spirit shines through as it has bravely shouldered the weight of the refugee crisis since 2015, adding a profound layer to the experience of visiting this captivating Aegean gem.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/travel-interests\/ancient-interest\/myrmidons-the-invincible-war-machine-of-the-legendary-achilles\/73388\/\">Myrmidons: The invincible war machine of the legendary Achilles<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Lesvos: A beautiful island, ideal for everyone!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-1024x680.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-768x510.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-600x398.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44704 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Greek island in the Aegean Sea\" width=\"1100\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Aigaio-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>Lesvos is indeed a beautiful island with a unique beauty and identity. It has been a source of inspiration for artists, painters, writers, and poets.<\/p>\n<p>Lesvos is an ideal island for groups of friends, families, solitary vacations, relaxation, adventurous situations, and of course for all seasons of the year. It is charming in autumn and winter but also in spring. For summer, it\u2019s amazing!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that Lesvos is the third largest island in Greece after Crete and Evia and one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean with a coastline of 370 kilometers long.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-1024x575.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-768x431.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44707 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos food\" width=\"1100\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-fagito-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Lesvos is also a fertile island, full of pine trees and olive groves. About <strong>11,000,000 olive trees<\/strong>\u00a0(!) grow in Lesvos, creating a continuous, large olive grove. The alternations of the landscapes are very intense.<\/p>\n<p>The island has two bays. The largest is <strong>Kalloni Bay<\/strong>, famous for its sardines, and the smaller one is <strong>Gera Bay<\/strong>. Another intense element of the island\u2019s identity is its vast geological monuments and areas with natural beauty and ecological value. An example is the <strong>Petrified Forest<\/strong>, designated as a protected natural monument (UNESCO World Heritage site). We have gathered some (we emphasize some, only!) of the stops you can make on your trip to Lesvos.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Six beautiful stops in Lesvos<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-1024x680.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-768x510.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-600x399.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44717 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos - Mytilene\" width=\"1100\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Mytilini-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/strong>The port, old town, and old market of <strong>Mytilene<\/strong> are some of the attractions you can find in Mytilene. The port is large and satisfying and gives a lively, colorful image. Along the harbor, you will find many shops that include everything. Mainstream cafes and bars, taverns, souvlaki shops, commercial stores, cafes, pastry shops, supermarkets, tourist shops whatever your appetite desires in general. It is worth mentioning that <strong>Mytilene<\/strong> is the seat of the University of the Aegean, the Regional Unit of Lesbos, and the Region of Northern Aegean but also of the Ministry of Aegean.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-1024x1536.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-600x900.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44723 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>Just behind the port, equally large and complex, full of small and even smaller alleys, lies the old market of Mytilene, highly picturesque and well-dressed. The <strong>Holy Temple of Agios Therapon<\/strong> is its trademark, which has dominated imposingly from the beginning of the last century. In addition to the shops that are glued to each other, most of which have almost half a century or more of life, the route on the cobbled streets of the old town and market of Mytilene reveals significant monuments.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44698 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Yeni Mosque\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Yeni-Tzami-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>The <strong>Geni Mosque<\/strong> and the <strong>Tsarsi Hamam<\/strong> are witnesses that this was the reference point of the Ottoman period, while around them very beautiful Christian churches were developed. Worth mentioning and visiting are the Metropolitan Church of Mytilene, <strong>Agioi Theodoroi, Agioi Apostoloi,<\/strong> and <strong>Agios Symeon.<\/strong> Returning to the shops, it is interesting that next to the most famous brands and large commercial chains there are some of the oldest shops on the island that sell everything from fresh fish to handmade olive oil soaps from Mytilene, all the wonderful handmade cheeses of the island (such as the famous oil cheese but also fantastic mizithra cheese), ouzo (of course also from Lesvos), pots, ceramic decorations, and all the things one can imagine.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-1024x680.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-768x510.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-600x399.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44700 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: The Old Market\" width=\"1100\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-palia-agora-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>The <strong>old market<\/strong> and <strong>town of Mytilene<\/strong> is by far the most beloved spot of the Mytilenians and it is no exaggeration to say that modern city life beats here, with locals enjoying sweets, drinks, ouzo, meze, and meals in one of the many shops located in this area. Moreover, the most interesting new catering and entertainment shops in this part of the city are located. You will see them popping up in front of you alley by alley.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-220x300.jpg.webp 220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-752x1024.jpg.webp 752w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-768x1046.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-600x817.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44709 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Statue of Asia Minor Mother\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-752x1024.jpg 752w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-768x1046.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lesvos-agalma-mikrasiatissas-manas-600x817.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>The route ends at the old port of the city, where the statue of the<strong> Asia Minor Mother dominates<\/strong>. However, this is a walk that cannot be exhausted at once and that you will want to do and redo yourself. And on your last walk don\u2019t forget to load up on local products such as &#8211; obviously &#8211; ouzo (there are many brands that you can\u2019t find in Athens), oil cheese, honey, oil, ceramics, cheeses, pastes sardines, etc. Another interesting statue is the Greek \u201c<strong>Statue of Freedom<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Thermal Baths at Thermi<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44680 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Thermal Baths in Therma area\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-loutra_therma-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>The hot springs are located very close to the city of Mytilene (at the 7th kilometer of the national road Mytilene-Kalloni) in an excellent location overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Gera. The location here is called <strong>Thermi<\/strong>. The thermal water that you will enjoy in your baths starts its journey towards the surface from a depth of 2,500 meters from the bowels of the earth and gushes out like an artesian well at a temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius. On their long journey, until they reach this location, they pass through various rocks which enrich them with precious health ingredients. Just as the water gushes out of the earth, it is led to the two pools (one for women, one for men) at an ideal temperature for the body.<\/p>\n<p>These baths have been recently renovated but without losing their intensely mythological aura (they give a sense of atmosphere to a story by Xanthoulis). They are now very modern &#8211; with outdoor pools overlooking the Gulf of Gera during the months when the weather is good &#8211; very clean, very economical (3 euros per bath) and there is also a caf\u00e9 bar on their premises. If you want to cool off immediately after your hot bath, you can take a dip on the beach right in front. And if you want even more relaxation and fun, you can ask for one of the many massage treatments offered there.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A walk in Kagiani<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44725\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44725 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Traditional caf\u00e9\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-paradosiako-kafeneio-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the -several- traditional cafes you will find in Lesvos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You will find it by leaving the city of Mytilene, heading towards the airport, and following the uphill road with the sign towards Kalloni, 6 kilometers from the city. People come here for three main reasons &#8211; one is for the wonderful panoramic view that this location offers to the city of Mytilene. The second is for the caf\u00e9-patisserie in the courtyard of the large and imposing church of Taxiarchs. Delicious and very cheap appetizers, varieties, and sweets but also plenty of space for children to play.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Best Ouzo Place<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44720\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-1024x681.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-600x399.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44720 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Ouzeri Antonis\" width=\"1100\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Ouzeri-Antonis-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo source: instagram.com\/antonis_ouzeri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third &#8211; and for others the first &#8211; is Antonis\u2019 ouzo place (third-generation ouzo and coffee shop). The locals drink water in his name and it is probably the most popular ouzo place on the whole island. The store has been operating since 1990 and its appetizers are simply dreamy. Some that you can try here are the guzlem\u00e9des (pan-fried cheese pies with handmade dough), the marinated anchovy, the stuffed sardines, and the bean soup.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The impressive Petrified Forest<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-300x143.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-1024x487.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-768x365.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-600x285.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44682 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Petrified Forest\" width=\"1100\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-apolithomeno-dasos-600x285.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/strong>It is located in western Lesvos and is considered one of the most important natural monuments in our country. There, where lava and volcanic ash meet the deep blue of the Aegean Sea, time and waves gradually bring to light fossilized parts of trees that lived in the distant past. The area of the <strong>Petrified Forest<\/strong> can be compared to the book on the geohistorical evolution of the Aegean, which records uniquely the <strong>entire geological history of the Aegean basin over the last 20 million years<\/strong> and provides information not only on flora and fauna but also on the ecological conditions that prevailed, the climate as well as the major tectonic movements that shaped the current structure of the region.<br \/>\n<strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44684 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos.jpg\" alt=\"Petrified Forest in Lesvos\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/apolithomeno-dasos-Lesvos-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/strong>It is one of the two largest petrified forests in the world (the other is the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona). Fossilized trunks are scattered over an area of 150 square kilometers enclosed by the settlements of Sigri, Eressos, and Antissa. Isolated fossils are also found in many other parts of the island, including the villages of Molyvos, Polichnitos, Plomari, and Akrasi. Information about visiting the park and museum can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/lesvosmuseum.gr.\">lesvosmuseum.gr.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Agiasos, the visit you must make<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-1024x681.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-600x399.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44712 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Agiasos\" width=\"1100\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Agiasos-Lesvos-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>Visit Agiasos.<\/strong> The town of Lesvos is built on the slopes of Mount Olympus. The trademark of this beautiful traditional village is the church of Panagia. The village is 27 km from the city of Mytilene and is located in the interior of the island at an altitude of 460 meters. As we said, the village retains unchanged elements of traditional architecture, which is why it is declared a traditional settlement. As for the church of Panagia Agiasos, it celebrates in August and then a big festival takes place with residents from all over the island flocking here, even on foot. The monastery was built to house the icon carried by the monk Agathon from Jerusalem. From the inscription on the icon (&#8220;MOTHER OF GOD HOLY ZION&#8221;) comes the name of Agiasos.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44714 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Agiasos, on the paved square\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Agiasos-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>However, all the streets of the village lead to the large paved square. The tone here is set by the colored tables from the surrounding cafes in combination with the climbing plants above them covering them like a hug. In short: a Greek coffee with spoon sweets or incredible donuts with cinnamon, is a must in this square. Going down the cobbled alley towards the exit of the village, your gaze will be stolen by the shops with their clay and ceramic objects. Even if you resist the markets, it is worth talking to the merchants to show you their art.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Molyvos, the pedestrian street, and the picturesque harbor<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-300x139.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-1024x474.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-768x355.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-600x278.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44686 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos - Molyvos\" width=\"1100\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Molyvos-Lesvos-600x278.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/aegean-islands\/lesvos-molyvos-the-village-the-most-beautiful-pedestrian-streets-in-the-world\/56348\/\">A walk in Molyvos<\/a>.<\/strong> Another beautiful traditional settlement that is visited by all tourists, especially during the summer months. The settlement is built around a medieval castle and its trademark is the picturesque, cobbled streets and the stone-paved houses. It is said to\u00a0 be the Greek village that has one of the most beautiful pedestrian streets in the world<br \/>\n.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-1024x678.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-768x508.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-600x397.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44688 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Pedestrian street - Molyvos\" width=\"1100\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-pezodromos-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>The settlement whose ancient name was Mithymna and became Molyvos during Byzantine times is located at the northeastern tip of Lesvos. It is 64km from the capital of the island and the picture it gives is a postcard.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-300x194.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-1024x661.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-768x496.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-600x387.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44692 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos: Molyvos - Port\" width=\"1100\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lesvos-Molyvos-600x387.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture>The charming port of Molyvos is the icing on the cake in this fairytale picture. It is still complemented by vines and bougainvilleas, a traditional market with even more traditional cafes and restaurants. Their hanging terraces and balconies overlook the blue of the Aegean Sea. The castle of the settlement has recently been renovated. At the bottom, at the height of the port, the majestic neoclassical houses steal the show. These houses were created by the ruling bourgeoisie of the early 19th century and feature pediments and plaster decorations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Staying in Molyvos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Molyvos,\u00a0 boasts an incredible ambiance and is home to some of the island&#8217;s most scenic landscapes. This enchanting area, nestled far from the hustle and bustle of Mytilene, offers a tranquil retreat. The picturesque village, with its charming stone houses and cobbled streets, is perfect for those seeking a peaceful getaway. The region is dotted with a variety of hotels, each providing an ideal base for exploring the island. These accommodations offer not only comfort but also a sense of distance from the island&#8217;s busier spots, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the serene beauty and unique atmosphere of Molyvos.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Lesvos of Elytis&#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We close this winter tribute to Lesvos (since another full-time guide of the exploringgreece.tv will follow in<br \/>\nthe summer) with a few words by Odysseas Elytis, (a Greek Nobel-priced poet) who came from Lesvos.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos.jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-300x247.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-1024x844.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-768x633.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-600x495.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44694 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos.jpg\" alt=\"Lesvos - Odysseas Elytis\" width=\"1100\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-1024x844.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elitis-Lesvos-600x495.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nowhere else in the world, the Sun and the Moon do not co-rule so harmoniously, they do not share so fairly their power, as on this piece of land that once, who knows in what times unlikely, which god, to make his mood, cut and blew away, same plane leaf in the middle of the sea. I\u2019m talking about the island, which later, when it was inhabited, was named Lesbos and whose position, as we see it marked on the geographical maps, does not seem to correspond much to reality. It may seem strange, but an hour or two after the ship of the line leaves Chios it is as if it leaves the whole known world. It enters seas that suddenly seem unexplored and the unannounced traveler, who swings with the rhythm of the morning bubble sea, held by the railings of the bridge, stares at the horizon with the same feeling that he would have in times of old a lucky sailor&#8221;<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Travel to Greece &#8211; Google News &#8211; Follow us<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Read also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/lesvos-the-well-of-achilles-the-legend-about-his-horses\/64866\/\">Lesvos: The unknown well of Achilles and the legend about his horses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/general-travel-info\/which-nation-calls-greece-si-la-and-what-it-means\/23534\/\">Which nation calls Greece Si-La and what it means<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/aegean-islands\/lesvos-molyvos-the-village-the-most-beautiful-pedestrian-streets-in-the-world\/56348\/\">Molyvos: The village that has one of the most beautiful pedestrian streets in the world<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow exploringgreece.tv on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Facebook<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lesvos exceeds expectations with its breathtaking beauty, often surprising first-time visitors. What might initially be daunting is the island&#8217;s vast expanse. Adding to its charm, the fiercely independent locals have deliberately avoided transforming Lesvos into a typical tourist destination, which has preserved an almost elusive, untouched allure. 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