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In case you need any sweet you have to visit Gardenia Patisserie. It is very popular and it will reward you with its tastefull local sweets and cakes...
Gardénia
και IakinthouIn case you need any sweet you have to visit Gardenia Patisserie. It is very popular and it will reward you with its tastefull local sweets and cakes...
Very nice place to get your dinner or just take your coffee. It offers relaxing moments near the sea and the boats.
Marina Yacht Club
Very nice place to get your dinner or just take your coffee. It offers relaxing moments near the sea and the boats.
Refenes
Navmachias EllisA tastefull fishing tavern
Sugar House
15 P. KountouriotoiA famous Patisserie...
Παράταιρον / Paratairon
7 GermanouBeautifull restaurant in center of town...
Martano
89 P. KountouriotoiIf you love pizza take a taste from Martano pizza...
Kalderimi Taverna
ThasouNice tavern in center of town
MEATING
Pavlou KountouriotoiTaste the famous greek souvlaki here...
Γειτονιές
Molyvos is one of the most beautifull villages in island. You can swim, take your coffee and view its famous sunset here...
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Mithymna
Molyvos is one of the most beautifull villages in island. You can swim, take your coffee and view its famous sunset here...
Skala Sikamineas is a small fishing village with some of the most famous fishing taverns in Lesvos.
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Skala Sikamineas
Skala Sikamineas is a small fishing village with some of the most famous fishing taverns in Lesvos.
Eresos is a beautifull seaside village. The beach is amazing. There are many fishing restaurants here. Most of locals spend their holidays here.
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Skala Eressou
Eresos is a beautifull seaside village. The beach is amazing. There are many fishing restaurants here. Most of locals spend their holidays here.
Agiasos
Αξιοθέατα
Mytilene kastali
Many citizens take their walk here. It offers relaxing moments near the sea and the boats.
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Mytilini Marina
Many citizens take their walk here. It offers relaxing moments near the sea and the boats.
If you would like to learn more about Petrified Forest you have to visit it's museum in Sigri..
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Náttúrufræðistofnun Petrified Forest á Lesvos
5 Epar.Od. Antissa-SigriIf you would like to learn more about Petrified Forest you have to visit it's museum in Sigri..
Προσκυνήματα
Munkaklaustrið Agios Taxiarchis
Moni Agiou Rafail
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Near the appartment there is a Taxi Stand, on playground...
The appartment is near two bus stations (on eleutheriou venizelou street and on gimnasiarchou david street). However you can take a taxi from Taxi Stand on playground. Also you can walk, because there are short distances in town.
Hvað á að taka með
Get a jacket with you...
In island there is dampness. So you will need a jacket at night, even in summer period.
Gagnlegar setningar
Say hello...
Hello --> Yia sou
Goodmorning --> Kali mera
Goodnight --> Kali nyhta
Thank you --> Efharisto
You are welcome --> Parakalo
Siðir og menning
Photographs not permitted inside churches and museums...
You better not take a photograph inside the churches. It is also
forbidden inside museums...
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Religious tourism...
Lesvos is very famous for its orthodox pilgrimages. Many people visit Taxiarches monastery in Mantamados, Saint Rafail monastery in Thermi, Agiasos village, Limonos monastery in Dafia and Ipsilou monastery.
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Petrified forest...
Many people come in Lesvos in order to view the Petrified forest. I also suggest you visit the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest in Sigri.
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Observatory Lesvos Geopark
If you love birds you have to visit Alykes Observatory Lesvos Geopark near Kalloni and watch beatifull flamingos and other beautifull birds.
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Ouzo museums
Lesvos is famous from its local drink ouzo. There are some museums that you can visit in order to learn the production process, like Ouzo Museum Barbayanni or the The World of Ouzo in Plomari.
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Lesvos in history
Lesvos has many historical sites. We recomend you visit Castle of Mytilene, castle of Sigri and castle of Molyvos. There is an Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum and Ancient Theater in city. Near village Moria there is Roman Aqueduct. Furthermore there are some turkish sites from Turkish domination ages around the island and inside town.
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Culture
Lesvos has a big cultural beauty. Visit Theofilo's museum (local painter), Teriade museum, Municipal Art Gallery (Halim Bey). If you come across a local festival (there are plenty of them) take the cahnce to dance with citizens and taste their hospitality.