Molyvos stands opposite Troy and the coast of Asia Minor. It is built on an ancient rock, rising gradually up towards the Byzantine fortress that crowns its top and protects it, as does the primordial mountain of Lepetymnos. Inheriting the glory of ancient Mithymna that stood in its place two thousand years ago, Molyvos presents an extraordinary range of colours depending on the […]
When Mrs. Kaldi, the vice-chancellor of the Ionian University, proposed that I organize the 1st Guitar Summer Academy in Molyvos, I accepted with pleasure. After all, ancient Mithymna was home to Arion, the Dionysiac poet and kitharode and inventor of the dithyramb, so there was some historical precedent in this. Though initially somewhat hesitant about […]
The Aegean Regatta, an International open water Yacht Race taking place annually in the Aegean will take sail from Molyvos this summer. Since 2001, this major sailing race has been held in different ports – stations of the Aegean and brings together sports and culture across the Aegean Sea. The Aegean Regatta is organized by […]
