Mytilene , castles and noble mansions, olive groves and beaches as far as the eye can see, a petrified forest and bird sanctuary wetlands, home of sardines and ouzo … and much more
What to do in Lesvos?
Tek emsali Mora Yarımadası’ndaki Monemvasia olan Molivos Avrupa’daki en güzel ortaçağ hisarlarına rakip olabilir. Similarly, its houses clutch a steep cliff, facing the Mediterranean Sea. The structure and layout of the town and its 13th-century Genoese fortress have not changed for centuries. As you wander through the alleyways, don’t forget to visit the mansions and stone houses that resemble Anatolian architecture with their colourful doors and windows and covered wooden balconies, with elegant Turkish fountains scattered at intervals.
A bird paradise: Kalloni wetlands
More than 252 bird species have found shelter in the Kalloni wetlands. Not surprisingly, this bird diversity and rarity makes Kalloni one of the ten most famous habitats in Europe.
Thermal springs of Eftalous
This island in the North Aegean is a nest of natural wonders. Among the bushy rocks and geological sculptures emerging from the sea, you can come across the thermal waters of Eftalous. Spring water comes out of underwater springs at 43.6-46.5 degrees centigrade and is famous for its health benefits.
Bull slaughtered as a sacrifice
The island ritual, a pagan belief dating back to ancient times, is still performed in July at Agia Paraskevi. A healthy bull is sacrificed on horseback in a procession and decorated with garlands and ornaments before it is eaten after three days of dancing and feasting.
