Lesvos
More Than Just Another Greek Island
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The lush, green island of Lesvos, or Mytilini as it is also called, is like no other Greek island and perhaps no other place in the world. It
is the third largest of the islands in Greece behind
Crete and Evia. Virtually unaffected by the mass
tourism that has turned other islands into amusement
parks, Lesvos is the perfect place to visit for people
who want to experience the real Greece. For the Greek
Island traveler who is worried about not having enough
to do, Lesvos is the perfect
destination with amazing food, beautiful beaches, pine and hardwood forests, rivers and over a million olive trees ... |
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Towns and Areas of Lesvos | |||
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Lesvos Tourist Information |
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Things to See and Do in Lesvos | |||
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Helpful Info and Services in Lesvos | |||
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See my Photos of Lesvos. They may inspire you to book your ticket today! |
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 Travel to and from Lesvos by Helicopter!
Avoid the hassle of a ferry trip and save time with a private one-way helicopter trip from Lesvos to Athens or from
Athens to Lesvos. Choose a time that suits your schedule, sit back, and relax, enjoying the spectacular view which is worth the price of the trip. Our private helicopter can seat up to four travelers and is available for one-way helicopter transfers and day trips between all major Greek destinations and islands. We also do private helicopter tours. Click Here for More Information
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Support the People of Lesvos: Visit Lesvos
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| Matt's Suggested Lesvos Itinerary: If this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip this itinerary will enable you to see as much of Lesvos as possible in a short time. | |||
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Sigri Arts: Painting and Writing Workshops: Summer programs that cater to every skill level, from absolute beginner to semi professional. The only requirement is a passion to create and an openness to push beyond your limits. For more information see their website |
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| Come to the Metochi Monastery, built in the 16th Century, for seminars and classes on the issues of living on our planet, hosted by the University of Agder in Norway and taught in English. | |||
| Easter on Lesvos: Celebrate Orthodox Easter with the family of the Hotel Aphrodite Beach in Vatera. Experience the most beautiful and important of Greece's holidays in a small village while at the same time learning to make (and eat) some of the traditional Easter foods. You won't be just a spectator. You will be a participant and it culminates in a lamb roast on Easter Sunday. | |||
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Check out Sailing in Lesvos for daytrips and multi-day trips around the island and to other islands. George and Costas will make sure you have the most exciting and interesting holiday of your life. They can also combine sailing with scuba-diving, hiking, fishing, sea-kayaking and culinary tours of the island. |
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| Recommended Books about Lesvos: These books will enhance your visit to Lesvos and preserve your memories after you leave | |||
| See my Step-by-step Guide How to Make Sardeles Pastes, the sardine sushi of Lesvos. | |||
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Travel Links Here are some links to other helpful websites |
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You have read about the flow of refugees that came to Greece the past few years, many of them landing on the island of Lesvos. The people of Lesvos helped the refugees, rescuing many at sea, giving them warm clothes and food as soon as they came ashore, and assisting them on getting to the administration centers in
Mytilini so they can be
registered and continue their long journey to northern Europe. The refugees have stopped coming but you can support the people of Lesvos in the best way possible. You can come to Lesvos and visit what I think is the most beautiful island in Greece, where you can eat, drink, swim and enjoy the good will of people who have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Because of the negative press international tour and cruise companies
have abandoned the island, which is silly. Lesvos is as beautiful and enjoyable as ever and the people of Lesvos don't deserve to suffer economic hardship because they have chosen to assist refugees instead of turning a blind eye. So consider Lesvos as the island to visit this summer and support the people who were actually helping the refugees. |
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