Multifarious natural beauties, interesting historical sightseeing, hospitable inhabitants and a wonderful climate are the main reasons why the island of Lesvos predominates among the other islands ofthe N.E. Aegean Islands cluster.
The historical and picturesque town of Mytilini, which is the capital of the island, is gifted with numerous incredible sites that shall definitely impress you.The castle, skirmished on the top of a piney hill, the ancient theater, the ruins of an ancient settlement and the ruins of the classic wall of the town are amazing. Moreover, the roman house, thecarved on a rock square building, the ancient vivarium and the large cemetery are also worth seeing. Additionally, the various churches and monasteries, the metropolis and the church of AgiosTherapondas, prevail in dignity. You should also visit the mansions and the neoclassical buildings, the traditional house of Marika Vlahou as well as the traditional house of Lesvos. Furthermore, themunicipal library, the municipal picture gallery and the numerous museums, not to mention the statue of liberty and the cave of Agios Vartholomeos, are extremely interesting.
As you will betouring around this very promising island you will come across innumerable sightseeing dispersed at all the wonderful settlements of Lesvos. At Agia Paraskevi you will admire the ruins of the Aeolianbuildings, the ruins of the sanctuary of Venus and the ruins of the ancient town Pyrra, as well as the municipal olive press, the cultural collection and the bridge of Kremasti. At Agiassos the relicsof the Byzantine fortress, the cultural collection, the ecclesiastic museum and the interesting reading room are worth visiting. At Eressos, the prohellenic gate, the ancient town, the archaeologicalmuseum, the monastery of Pithari and the paleochristian basilicas are superb sites. At Kalloni, you will see the remains of ancient and Byzantine houses, the ruins of a sanctuary and a castle, theancient graves and the relics of ancient Arisvi, which are wonderful. At Madamados, the ruins of the medieval castle and the Byzantine fortress, the renovated olive press and the monastery ofTaxiarhis are unique. At Mithymna, the Byzantine castle, the ruins of the ancient town, the spa, the archaeological collection, the library and the picture gallery are also worth the visit.Furthermore, the painting of Theofilos at Pappados, the watermills at Petra, the age-long sycamore tree and the caves at Plomari, the relics of a tower at Polihnitos and the Turkish castle at Sigriare also interesting sightseeing.
However, among the island of Lesvos, the most impressive sightseeing that conquers all is the famous petrified forest at the settlement Sigri. This site, one ofthe most rare natural monuments of the world, is regarded as a outdoor museum of nature, as it is a forest ecosystem that has been petrified 20-22 million years ago. During your stay on the island ofLesvos, it is compulsory to visit this incredible sightseeing.
Gifted with crystal clear waters and extended coasts, the island of Lesvos is considered to be the perfect resort for yourvacations, for endless moments of swimming and sunbathing. Tsamakia, Kourtzis, Vigla, Kratigos, Panagiouda, Skala Pamfilon, are some of the beautiful beaches that are close to the capital. Moreover,the bays at Gavathas, Lapsarna, Kambos, Vatera, Agios Fokas, Pefkos, Pedi, Tsonia, Klio are also wonderful. The sandy coasts at Skala Eressou and Skala Kallonis, as well as the beaches at Mithymna andEfthalou, are definitely worth visiting. Furthermore, the sandy bay of Petra, the beaches Ammoudeli and Agios Issidoros at Plomari, and of course the coasts Faneromeni, Hassanaria, Paliokastro and theislet Nissiopi at Sigri, are truly stunning.