Lesvos is a large and beautiful island with lots to see. What if this is your once in a lifetime trip to Lesvos you still can enjoy the best destinations of the island. We have puted together an itinerary that will help you make the most of your holiday.
What if this is your once in a lifetime trip to Lesvos you still can enjoy the best destinations of the island. We have put together an itinerary that will help you make the most of your holiday.
You can explore the market of Mytilene, see the Castle and then drive to Vatera, the longest beach in Lesvos where you can stay at one of the beautiful hotels and rooms right on the beach. Spend the rest of the day at the beach and have dinner at the hotel taverna or one of the many others nearby.
Spend the day at the beach unwinding or go to the nearby Hot Springs of Polichnitou, the hottest in Europe and relax in the healing baths or get a massage. You can have lunch at Agios Fokas or you can go to the nearby beach town of Nifida and have lunch at one of the Fish Tavernas.
Visit the mountain town of Agiasos, one of the holiest villages in Greece, with its many shops selling traditional ceramics and carved wooden items as well as cheese and other traditional food. Stop at the gushing spring of Karini with its traditional shops and oasis-like atmosphere. You can also visit Plomari, the ouzo capital of Lesvos, if not all of Greece and swim at the beautiful beaches there. Stop at the Barbayannis Ouzo Museum or one of the famous ouzeries of Plomari for a snack and an ouzo before driving back to Vatera for a quiet dinner at the hotel.
Moving day. After breakfast and a swim get on the road around the Gulf of Kalloni, stopping at the ancient site of Mesa to see the ruins, and then the town of Skala of Kaloni to see the sardine fishing fleet, wander around and have lunch before stopping for a visit at the Limonos Monastery. Then over the mountain to the historical town of Molyvos, where Achilles once besieged the castle. Check in at your preference hotel and then explore the shops and cafes of the medieval town and then visit the castle. Have dinner in one of the excellent restaurants in the town and after enjoy your drinks at the famous Bars, meeting local x-pats and other travellers before going to bed.
Visit the Hot Springs of Eftalou and the famous Red Beach. Continue to the village of Skala Sikaminia. known for its small harbor church, made famous from the book The Mermaid Madonna. Return to Molyvos after a swim and once again explore the town and its restaurants and nightlife.
Take a boat excursion to one of the beautiful beaches nearby or to Rabbit Island. Or visit the nearby town Petra with its Meteora-like Monastery of Our Lady of the Sweet Kiss and its many shops, restaurants and long beach complete with sun-beds and showers.
Moving day. After breakfast drive through Skalochori village and then to the village of Vatousa where you turn off the main road to the remote village of Xidira for a visit to Iakovidis Digital Art Museum and the Methymneos Winery. Then go for a swim at the remote beach of Campo Antissa, have lunch at one of the Fish Tavernas and don't forget on your way back to the village of Antissa to stop in the beautiful central square for coffee and then to the Perivoli Monastery to see the freskos, and then continue to Skala Eresos, check into your hotel and have a swim at the long sandy beach there. That night have dinner at the great Fish Tavernas there and your drink at the bars by the sea.
Spend the day at the beach, or exploring the valley or feeding the turtles in the river. You can visit the village of Sigri for lunch and swim at any of the amazing beaches in the area. You can also visit the Petrified Forest and the Museum and also stop at the breathtaking Ypsilou Monastery, built in 1101. Return to Eressos for dinner, drinks and partying or go to the outdoor cinema.
Visit the 17th century Monastery of Pithari on an enormous hand-made lake high in the mountains. Then go to the beach town of Tavari for swimming and lunch.
Time to go home. Make a stop at the village of Vatousa for a coffee and buy some of the delicious home-made sweets which make a perfect gift for friends and then continue your journey to the site of Ancient Phyrra with its submerged city. After lunch continue your trip to Mytilene and stop at the Roman Aqueduct at Moria, one of the most impressive sites on the island. Continue into Mytilini and those going home on the evening ferry can have a swim at the platforms below the Statue of Liberty, while those flying home can stop at the Theofilos Museum or have a swim right by the airport.
Add - ons : I would suggest adding a day and staying in Mytilene and doing the one-day excursion to Avalik Turkey. Another option is adding a day or so and staying in Sigri.
MILES PLUS car rentals wish you a pleasant stay.
