Sapho
In Petra, the church of Panagia Glykofilousa (1) on the imposing rock that overlooks the area and the elegant mansion of “Vareltzidena” mark the social and religious development of the site in the past. Crossing the stone-built, terracotta-tiled villages to the west of the island – Skoutaro (2), Filia (3), Skalochori, Anemotia (4) – with their […]
Lesbian tourism
In Petra, the church of Panagia Glykofilousa (1) on the imposing rock that overlooks the area and the elegant mansion of “Vareltzidena” mark the social and religious development of the site in the past. Crossing the stone-built, terracotta-tiled villages to the west of the island – Skoutaro (2), Filia (3), Skalochori, Anemotia (4) – with their […]
More Birds
In Petra, the church of Panagia Glykofilousa (1) on the imposing rock that overlooks the area and the elegant mansion of “Vareltzidena” mark the social and religious development of the site in the past. Crossing the stone-built, terracotta-tiled villages to the west of the island – Skoutaro (2), Filia (3), Skalochori, Anemotia (4) – with their […]
Scuba diving in Lesvos
In Petra, the church of Panagia Glykofilousa (1) on the imposing rock that overlooks the area and the elegant mansion of “Vareltzidena” mark the social and religious development of the site in the past. Crossing the stone-built, terracotta-tiled villages to the west of the island – Skoutaro (2), Filia (3), Skalochori, Anemotia (4) – with their […]
Hot Mineral Springs
The volcanic origin of the island has also given birth to a number of hot mineral springs that provide yet another avenue to achieving total relaxation. There are mineral hot baths in Polichnitos, Lisvori, Argenos (Megala Therma), Gera and near Molyvos in Eftalou, with waters ranging in temperatures from 40ºC to 90ºC and containing varying amounts and […]
Cycling around Lesvos
In Petra, the church of Panagia Glykofilousa (1) on the imposing rock that overlooks the area and the elegant mansion of “Vareltzidena” mark the social and religious development of the site in the past. Crossing the stone-built, terracotta-tiled villages to the west of the island – Skoutaro (2), Filia (3), Skalochori, Anemotia (4) – with their […]
A network of trails
There is an extensive network of signposted walking and cycling trails on Lesvos. Here are just some you may want to take near Molyvos: Walk from Petra towards Molyvos or Vafios across the “limnodexameni” reservoir area. The trails here are easy to follow with low gradients. Crossing through dense olive groves you’ll reach Vafios, a […]