Lesvos holidays

Why should I visit?
Located in the Northeast Aegean Sea, Lesvos is Greece's prized possession. The Island combines natural beauty and history in a way like no other. Local myths state that Lesvos' name comes from a former island ruler named Makaras, who named the island after his son, Lesvos. The great Homer mentions the island in his poems during the first years of the Trojan War. One facet that is not myth but fact, is that Lesvos' history dates back to 546 BC when the Persians ruled the island. A more modern truth is that Lesvos, the third largest island in Greece, is blessed with stunning beaches that give way to majestic landscapes. In short, Lesvos is a sun-worshipper's paradise.

What can you do here?
An island best known for its beaches, Lesvos is home to some of the most spectacular natural attractions in the world. On the western part of the island, visitors flock to the Lesvos Petrified Forest. It's an area that was formed over 20 million years ago and to this day, there are vast concentrations of fossilized tree-trunks and plant remnants trapped in volcanic rocks. Resting on the bottom slope of Mt. Olympus is the Gulf of Kalloni, a magnificent refuge area that draws birdwatchers from around the globe. It is a region consisting of wetlands and salt flats on the coast, surrounded by large pine forests. Getting to the remarkable sites on the island is easy and fun. Charted yachts are available for the more marine-inclined, while horseback and hiking trails are available for outdoor enthusiasts.

What makes Lesvos so special?
With a history that dates backs to Neolithic times, Lesvos has a flare for the spectacular. The Mytilini Castle, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, overlooks the city and boasts a maze of underground tunnels in the hillside it rests upon. Another "must-see " is the Bridge at Kremasti. It's an architectural master-piece built of stone around the 14th Century AD, and is still used by locals today. Greece is a country that has been home to many different religions throughout time and Lesvos is no different. The ruins of the 5th Century AD Church of Saint Andrew rest in Eressos, while the Turkish-built Yeni Mosque is in Skala.

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