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Lesvos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Lesvos, Sightseeing, Eastern Aegean

 

 

Lesvos is an island rich in history and natural beauty. It is mostly a mountainous island but has some nice beaches too. The castles and the archaeological sites of Lesvos testify its rich culture and active presence in the ancient times.

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Lesvos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Lesvos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Lesvos.

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:: Mytilene town

Location: In Lesvos prefecture, Eastern Aegean
Description: The capital and the main port of the island, Lesvos town or Vathy is a beautiful town with neoclassic buildings and old mansions. The scenic Vathy is built amphitheatrically on the bay.
Mytilene town
>> Info & Pictures of: Mytilene town  
:: Vatera beach

Location:
50 km to the south west of Mytilene town
Description: Vatera is the largest and one of the most beautiful beaches of Lesvos. It has a long, sandy coastline and its sea is famous for its cleanness. In fact, it was been given the EU flag award.
Vatera beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Vatera beach  
:: The Roman Aqueduct in Moria

Location:
About 7 km to the north west of Mytilene
Description: This ancient site dates from the 3rd century A.D. and constitutes one of the first big technical accomplisements of the late Roman architecture. It has been working as an archaeological site since 1995.

Moria Roman Aqueduct
>> Info & Pictures of: The Roman Aqueduct in Moria  
:: Kaloni village

Location:
About 40 km to the north west of Mytilene
Description: This small village is a famous fishing centre and you will find traditional taverns with delicious fish dishes there. Close to Kalloni, you will find Skala Kalonis, an organized tourist resort.
Kalloni village
>> Info & Pictures of: Kaloni village  
:: The Petrified Forest

Location:
About 100 km to the north west of Mytilene town and 12 km from Sigri village
Nearest village: This forest is a rare natural site and was petrified because of the intense volcanic activity of the area. In 1985, it was officially declared a natural monument.
Petrified Forest
>> Info & Pictures of: The Petrified Forest  
:: Barbayannis Ouzo Museum

Location:
In Plomari village, 40 km to the south west of Mytilene
Description: This museum actually works as a distillery and presents the process of producing ouzo, a traditional beverage of Lesvos. You can also taste and buy ouzo there.
Barbayannis Ouzo Museum
>> Info & Pictures of: Barbayannis Ouzo Museum  
:: Monastery of Agios Raphael

Location:
About 15 km to the north west of Mytilene and 3 km from Thermi village
Description: This Monastery was built in 1963, therefore its construction is recent. The skull of Agios Raphael is found in the monastery, which is said to be miracle-working.
Monastery of Agios Raphael
>> Info & Pictures of: Monastery of Agios Raphael  
:: Mytilene Ancient Theatre

Location:
To the north of Mytilene town
Description: It was built in the late Roman times and it had the capacity to host 10,000 spectators. Today it lies in ruins but it was excavated in 1958.
Mytilene Ancient Theatre
>> Info & Pictures of: Mytilene Ancient Theatre  
:: Yeni Mosque in Mytilene

Location:
In the neighbourhood of Epano Skala, Mytilene
Description: This is the biggest mosque of Mytilene and was built in the 1830s by Naziri Moustafa Aga Koulaxizi. It is preserved in good state nowadays and reflects the long history of Lesvos.
Mytilene Yeni Mosque
>> Info & Pictures of: Yeni Mosque in Mytilene  
:: Mytilene Castle

Location:
On top of a hill overlooking Mytilene town
Description: This castle was originally built in the Medieval times but has undergone some transformations by the Genovese and the Turks. It is one of the strongest castles in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Mytilene Castle
>> Info & Pictures of: Mytilene Castle  
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