Lesvos
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The lush, green island of Lesvos is like no other. It is the third largest in the Aegean, after 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 traveller who is worried about not having enough to do, Lesvos is the perfect destination...Lesvos is blessed with award-winning beaches, traditional villages, more varieties of birds and wildflowers than anywhere in Europe, pine forests, medieval castles, scenic harbours with cafes and inexpensive seafood restaraunts, museums - including two of the finest art museums in Greece. The people from Lesvos are some of the warmest, friendliest people in all of Greece. Lesvos has been a favourite location for artists, writers and romantics. |
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Its natural attractions include The petrified forest and the unique Hot Springs (health inducing spas). These spas are dotted around Lesvos and have been used for thousands of years for rheumatism, arthritis, gynaecological and dermatological ailments, as well as kidney and gall stones, neurological ailments, bronchitis and sciatica. Lesvos' wonderful landscapes can be seen by donkey, on horseback, bicycle, jeep or foot. The numerous festivals held throughout the island are enjoyed and celebrated in their traditional ways with the locals displaying their flair for dancing, drinking and eating hours on end, days on end. |
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