Gavvathas Beach at Eresos
Exploring Lesvos Sailing Holidays area
Below the village of Antissa, there is a beautiful beach facing the problem of the accumulation of algae due to ocean currents in this area. You can also find restaurants and rooms to let.
Navigational Aids
Mithimna or Molivos is a small harbor on the NW coast of Lesvos. The harbor provides excellent shelter throughout the year.
Sigri is at the SW corner of Lesvos. It is protected from the W by Meganisi or Sigri Island and surrounded by wonderful pristine beaches.
The port is protected to the west by a 170-meter mole, set to the south. A light exhibits at the head of the mole.
Kalloni Bay is the best option for alternative tourism. It is well-known as a bird watching destination.
The small resort of Tsonia lies at the northern end of the bay of Neos Limin just south of Cape Ferros at the NE tip of the island. Anchor off the beach in 5.
There are several beaches here which can make a nice anchorage with protection from the meltemi. In settled weather the sandbar in Aspróniso or AspronÃsi makes a delightful anchorage.
On the southern coast of Lesvos, Plomari, the ouzo capital of Greece, is built amphitheatrically near the sea and is the second largest town in the island after Mytilini. This is where the famous Barbayiannis Ouzo comes from as well as several other smaller labels like the excellent Ouzo Giannatsi, both distilled in the traditional method.
The traditional cafe, Kura- Rhnhs (Ms Irene’ cafe) is located in Agios Dimitrios, Agiasos. It is a small, picturesque cafenion, which travel visitors to the past.
This beach is found in the most northern point of island, 49 kilometres of north-westernly city of Mytilene. The coast is constituted by sand and pebbles.
It is a sandy beach located near the village of Plomari. It is in a sheltered bay, the beach is characterized by large waves, so it is suitable for tourists who like waves.
It is situated near the village of Plomari. Beach with small pebbles and very clean crystal clear waters.
Located 3 km on the west of the village of Petra,it is a sandy beach organized with many houses and taverns. From the beach, the tourist can admire the village of Molivos in the distance.
The beaches of Arhaia Antissa are characterized by shallow water and large stones. Near the beaches there are large farms and verdant plains.
Vatera is the largest beach on the island of Lesvos in the length (8 km) and at the same time it is one of the most beautiful beaches all over the Aegean Sea. It is located 50 km south-west of Mytilene.
The beach of Gera is located 12 km on the west of Mytilene, in the Gulf of Gera. The distinctive feature of this beach is the presence of many pine trees and crystal clear water.
The pebbled beaches of Eftalou are found near the therapeutical sources. Few have showers and changing rooms.
Melinta is a sandy beach located 48 km on the south-west of Mytilene. It is a golden beach with clear waters and also suitable for fishing.
The beach of Molivos is found next to the homonym village and is one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan of the island. The coast is sandy and the waters calm and shallow.
Petra is a big tourist resort and is found 55 kilometers of north-westernly city of Mytilene. The beach is extended front by the homonym village and is sandy.
It is located 4 km on the south of the village of Mesotopos.Tavari is a beautiful and picturesque beach with a small port, cafes and many houses.
Podaras is located 4 km from the village of Mesotopos, east of the beach of Tavari. It is a sandy beach that charms the visitor, suitable for each marine activity.
Ideal for swimming, even for little children or the elderly, Sigri beach is quite well equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas and is located in the outskirts of Sigri, 90 km north west of Mytilene town. With a tavern on the beach as well as a canteen which sells snacks and drinks, food is not a problem here.
This beach is located a few kilometers on the south of the village of Eresos, 92 km on south-west of Mytilene. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful beaches of the island and extends for a length of 3 km.
This beach is located in the Gulf of Kalloni, 44 km on the north-west of Mytilene. It is a well-organized beach (umbrellas and sun beds) with cafes and restaurants, which also offers the possibility to practice marine sports.
The north part of the beach is characterized by crystal clear, shallow waters and fine sand. The other side (south of the port) the morphology of the sea-floor changed completely: there are thick quite clearly pebbles with unique colors.
4 km away from the village of Mesotopos, on the west of Tavari, you will find the sandy beach of Chrousos. Here you will also find a store that serves tasty dishes with fresh fish.
The beach of Faneromeni is found few kilometres north of Sigri. Is easily accessible with car but it has big waves when it blows a north wind.
Located a few kilometers north of the village Polichnitos, 50 kilometers west of the city of Mytilene. The beach is constituted by fine sand and crystal waters.
It is a beautiful but distant beach. You can get there by taking the dirt road between Sigri and Eresos.
It is a clean beach that is found front of the homonym settlement. It allocates cafes and rented rooms.
It is situated near the village of Kleio. It is a beautiful beach with crystal clear water and red sand that stretches for a length of 500 m.