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Festivals and Festivals in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
As in the rest of Greece, so in Lesvos the festivals have always played a leading role in the social, cultural and economic life of the place. Some festivals have a more local character, while others are multi-day and numerous, taking on a "supra-local" dimension. Until 1922, These large festivals attracted large numbers of visitors from Christian communities in Asia Minor., mainly Smyrna and Ayvalik. […]
READ MORELocal Products of Lesvos
May 14, 2016
Theophrastus, philosopher and follower of Aristotle, in his work "Botany" he described the pruning techniques, watering and sprinkling, reducing viticulture to science. He was from Lesvos! The Roman general Lefkios Lefkinios Loukoullos, known for its… delicious meals, the 84 e.g. occupied the island and, appreciating its gastronomy, he built his mansion and spent a lot of time there. The Ottomans […]
READ MORETraditional Arts in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
In Lesvos, due to the composition of its soil (clay soil and red soil) Pottery flourished. Even today pottery workshops or "tsoukaladika" as the locals call them are scattered on the island. also, wood carving is also developed, where experienced craftsmen carve olive wood, of chestnut and cherry, animating it, giving it shape, honoring the saints […]
READ MOREThe fauna of Lesvos
May 14, 2016
The fauna of the island is as rich as the flora, combining animals of East and West. The carnivores found in olive groves are the fox (fox vulpres), the ferret or urchin (Tuesday foina) and the weasel or mouse (Μustela nivalis). The most important mammal of Lesvos is the Persian squirrel (Sciurus anomalus) or galley […]
READ MOREWetlands of Lesvos
May 14, 2016
Danish places for bird watching and photography, are attracting more and more fans of the genre from all over the world. In the wetland of the gulf of Kalloni the sea has neither waves nor foam. It is trapped in "pans" and "baked" to coagulate the salt. This is exactly the life-rich environment that birds choose, while spring and autumn follow and […]
READ MOREHiking in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
Lesvos can rightly be described as a hiker's paradise. Inexhaustible natural wealth, scattered cultural monuments, Stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the coasts of Asia Minor,but mainly a network of well-marked trails make it an ideal destination for walking tourism. Informative analogies, Observatories and kiosks for pedestrians rest complete the signage of the paths and enrich […]
READ MOREDiving in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
Beyond land activities, Lesvos is also suitable for sea excursions. Organized diving center, which operates all year round with two bases, offers the possibility of getting acquainted with the seabed. To the east of Lesvos, from the base in Charamida, ideal locations are the islands of Agios Vassilios and Mersinia and the area of Tartio with its crystal clear waters. In […]
READ MOREThermal Baths in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
Geological rearrangements endowed Lesvos with many thermal springs, which affected the life of the island. The first settlements of prehistory are created near the "miraculous" waters. Today, upgraded or not, offer a unique thermal experience to the modern traveler. Hot Springs are hiding, in addition to thermal properties, and Brilliant History. It is worth visiting them even if you are not interested in […]
READ MORETemples and Monasteries
May 14, 2016
Chapels scattered in the olive groves, Early Christian basilicas, Byzantine monasteries same as fortresses. Sources say that the monks who left Constantinople in the 9th century, due to the iconoclastic dispute, they found refuge in Lesvos and founded brilliant monasteries. Today, the island is one of the most famous destinations for church tourism. Countless churches and monasteries, here we describe one […]
READ MOREMuseums in Lesvos
May 14, 2016
From the "original truth" of Theofilos in the Great Books of Teriade. From Picasso's cubism to Mirρό's surrealism. From Giacometti's faded figures to the clarity of Le Corbusier. The distance for all this is small. And you can cover it in Lesvos. The Museum of Theophilos Hadjimichael in the suburb of Vareia of Mytilene was built in 1964 with expenses […]
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