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Lesvos

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A realm of affluence and diversity

The captivating Lesvos is Greece's third-largest island, situated in the eastern Aegean, opposite the Turkish coast. One might describe it as a vast, floating olive grove. Towering mountains, dense forests, thermal springs, a unique petrified forest, and stunning beaches combine to form a landscape of rare natural beauty.
Archaeological sites, medieval castles, Ottoman monuments, and historic monasteries form a vibrant tapestry that bears witness to Lesvos’ long history. The island’s enduring importance is further highlighted by the great Greek poets and writers born here from antiquity to the present day: Sappho, folk painter Theophilos, and writers Elias Venezis, Stratis Myrivilis, and Argyris Eftaliotis – while Nobel laureate poet Odysseas Elytis also had roots on Lesvos. 
Mytilene, one of Greece’s oldest cities, is the island’s capital. It sprawls across seven hills, a captivating urban landscape where traditional dwellings, neoclassical mansions and refugee settlements harmoniously co-exist with ancient monuments. 
Lesvos boasts a wealth of picturesque villages. From the coastal Plomari, famed for its ouzo production, to the mountainous, vibrant Agiasos and the elegant Molyvos, the island reveals beautiful, cobbled streets and stone-carved houses at a unique crossroads between East and West.
The entirety of Lesvos constitutes a UNESCO Geopark, a captivating locale where nature, history, and tradition co-exist in perfect harmony. A journey to this island will enthrall your senses, leaving you with lasting impressions, fragrances, and memories.

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By Air

Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” → Mytilene Airport “Odysseas Elytis” (Flight duration: 1 hour),
Thessaloniki Airport “Macedonia” → Mytilene Airport “Odysseas Elytis” (Flight duration: 1 hour 10 minutes),
Chios Airport “Omiros” → Mytilene Airport “Odysseas Elytis” (Flight duration: 35 minutes)

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