Lesvos is one of the beautiful islands of Greece. Let's find out what it offers.
Lesbos, or Lesbos, is the most great Island of Greece in the northeastern Aegean Sea, near the Turkish coast. It is a volcanic island, mainly mountainous, a very fascinating place, with impressive beaches, traditional villages, hot springs and unforgettable landscapes. The island is known for being the birthplace of many famous poets, such as Sappho and Nobel Prize-winning Odysseas Elytis. Lesbos is also known for its ouzo production and for the presence of a large military base that guarantees a constant influx of young people and, consequently, a lively atmosphere and a pretty frenetic nightlife.
The island is characterized by small decorated houses Even the smallest detail. There are many notable towns: Agiassos, for example, is a small town of 3.000 inhabitants, west of the capital Mytilene. It is immersed and surrounded by the nature of Mount Olibos and it is still possible to enjoy the ancient greek traditions. However, the most important city on the island is, obviously, its capital. Built on seven hills, with splendid buildings, small streets and typical places to visit, it is precisely here where the main port of the island is located.
Lesbos enjoys the presence of two important gulfs: the Gulf of Kallonis and Geras. It is possible to choose from many beautiful ones. beaches: Kampos, in the Sigris area, is famous for its Petrified Forest. Also in the western part of the island is Agios Isidoros Beach or, near the Gulf of Kallonis, Agios Ioannis Beach. Other wonderful beaches are found in the north, around the town of Petra and Anaxos, while the east coast offers excellent places such as Agios Stefanos.
On the island it is possible to enjoy a night life quite lively, with numerous bars and clubs. In the capital there is a wide variety of international restaurants or Greek cuisine. Mytilene is perfectly served by traffic, it is also possible to rent a car or a boat to move freely around the island.
It is possible to reach Lesbos too By plane than by sea. The advisable choice is the first due to the long hours involved. ferry ride, but it is mandatory to make a stopover or announcement Athens or in Thessaloniki. If, on the other hand, you want to travel by ferry, you can choose to leave from and to Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Alexandroupolis, as well as from the islands of Chios, Samos, Rhodes and Kos.
