Skala Neon Kydonion Beach at Loutropoli Thermis
Exploring Lesvos Sailing Holidays area
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. In this area, tourists will find excellent taverns that serve fish.
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Plomari is the ouzo capital of the world. Here is the factory of the Barbayianni ouzo which has an outlet.
Mithimna or Molivos is a small harbor on the NW coast of Lesvos. The harbor provides excellent shelter throughout the year.
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.
Mytilini Marina is situated on a strategic location for sailing just opposite the Turkish coast at the northeast part of Mytilini's city, the capital of Lesvos island. It is a sheltered port of call or permanent base for yachts cruising the northern Aegean.
The Municipal theater of Mitilini has been recently renovated and hosts theatrical groups, speeches and music performances.The interior of the theatre has a large, impressive auditorium with a 700-seat capacity.
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.
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.
Good shelter from the meltemi here with at least 4 coves. Most of them have weed bottom which may make anchoring difficult.
The gulf of Geras is a land locked gulf on the SE coast of the island. There are several anchorages.
The Monastery of Agios Raphael was built in 1963 on the ruins of previous monasteries. It is located near village Thermi, on the hill Karies.
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.
There is an 80-meter-long pier at the northeast of the bay of Mystegna, which is set to the southeast. The pier’s outer side consists of natural rocks and mooring is impossible.
The entrance of the small port formed between the port’s north and south mole and is set to the southeast. There is a quay at the southern part of the port, with a small pier located at the quay’s eastern part.
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.
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 pebbled beaches of Eftalou are found near the therapeutical sources. Few have showers and changing rooms.
It is located in the Gulf of Gera is an organized beach with many taverns and restaurants on the beach and holiday homes of the inhabitants of Lesbos. There are also houses for the tourists, who can also go fishing and surfing in the Gulf.
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.
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.
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 beaches of Arhaia Antissa are characterized by shallow water and large stones. Near the beaches there are large farms and verdant plains.
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.
It is situated near the village of Plomari. Beach with small pebbles and very clean crystal clear waters.
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.
Kanoni is located near the village of Thermi and characterized by its crystal clear waters and small pebbles. This beach is ideal for intense swimming.
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.
It is a clean beach that is found front of the homonym settlement. It allocates cafes and rented rooms.
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.
It is the only beach organized by the GNOT. Guests have to pay a small fee to use the equipment, such as umbrellas, deck chairs, you will also find pavilions and cafes.
A long and beautiful beach with clear water and sand ideal for endless hours swimming. There are many vacation houses built among pine trees and small taverns that attract a lot of people during the summer months.
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.
A beautiful beach with widely and clean sandy beach. It is found in the trick of Gera and is ideal for fishing.
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.
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 near the village of Mistegna. It is a beach with crystal clear waters that offers facilities for tourists and rooms for rent.
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.
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.
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 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.