I must confess that large in scope islands has never been the «forte» me. The need for summer driving and even dubious quality roads with reference to the city habits and make the climate «Beach».
In large islands, an interesting part may be absent two or three hours, which corresponds to be going the same day Larissa! These gkrinies I had in my mind when apovivastika the island. A few minutes ago, the view of the city from the sea to me has created a sense of «uniqueness» nature of the islands of the eastern Aegean.
Peculiar architectural buildings coexist with traditional stone houses - all surrounded by green odd that the island. From near and some multifamily indicating that there is life after… and tourism.
The coming days will understand that the varied architecture that is apart from witness to history and vital parameter for the aesthetics of the island. From wooden fouroysia windows of ordinary homes, the rich mansions of the 19 th century and the odd churches with several elements gotthikis even Ottoman architecture - all are before the eyes of what will be interested to decipher the built environment of the city.
In this helps and broadly noble restoration of the historic centre serving both the summer and the winter needs of the population. The full story of Ermou Street, which now hosts the largest commercial outlets trunk emits self-image that hardly meets anyone in Cycladic islands, and familiarity with what we are saying «urban lifestyle».
Ouzo
The relationship of mytilinion with ouzo and thus the food does not need recommendations. All island promises quality ouzoposias more than the corresponding average shop in Athens. We xechorisame the «Hermes» at the top of the homonymous road, but the «Gianni» - a small and without overlooking ouzeri but has «thanateri» kitchen-behind the old building of the University. A visit to Plomari it to his friends ouzo . Aside from the smell that in welcoming you from entering the village, there is the Museum Varvagianni, but also in small distillery of Pitsiladi. Even in the Gulf of Gera look for the Ouzeri Balouchanas (right photo) with the impossible food, reasonable prices and excellent service.
Rides
Perhaps the only equally with ouzo famous «topic» Mtilini be Molyvos. The picturesque seaside village sometimes plain north of the island, now includes the largest number of tourists from across the Mytilini. Amphitheatrically and stone houses built refer to the Venetian influences exerted in part. The signs are aimed at tourists and encourage them to rent the room, motorbikes or eat «the best and vretanikotera mornings» choke the atmosphere of authenticity and the visitor can think at times that the Lead is nothing more than scenery for tourists.
But it is not so. A stroll in the early hours mainly in the castle will convince you and a coffee in one of the cafes with splendid views will remove the bad thoughts. Also, a trip for food in restaurants, beach evening will be highlighted throughout the stand that the aesthetic part requires. If you think you souvenir shopping or touring the Lead is probably the right place, since most of the stores is tasteful, though not particularly cheap.
Near the Molyvos and a little further from the spotlight diasimotitas, Skala Sykamnias - the seaport of Sykamnias-offers perhaps the most authentic but with the same aesthetic quality and what the famous… xadelfos. Food and / or coffee in the small picturesque harbor.
The visit to apolithomeno forest and Sigri is not as easy as it sounds, since, if staying in Mytilini, requires driving two or more hours until westernmost tip of the island. The effort however is not without reward: On the road for Sigri, passing through villages and evergreen paraliakous streets, the visitor is suddenly in the midst of a Lunar landscape, which is responsible volcanic processes thousands of years.
The fossil exhibits spread over a large area of the region, but for those who want to avoid the sun and walking, the modern museum is sufficient. For a dive, the beach Sigriou is what they should. It is not what we say «magical», but the water is amazing.
One will find yourself on the west Mytilene, and if you… driving forces permit it would be good to go in the beautiful Eresso - for many locals the most beautiful beach of the island. This is probably the most modern tourist part of the island with modern and tasteful cafes, bars and restaurants synostizontai at a level above the beach. The female couples are flooding the region after the Eressos considered the cradle of female homosexuality. If not xafniasteite you will not xafniastoun and those with your presence.
Near the Mytilene, worth a visit and the mountain village of Agiasou, but the Bay of Gera with many well ouzeri.
Vouties
The beaches of Mytilene is not what you antikrisei better if you have your mind in the turquoise waters of the Ionian islands and sandy beaches of southern Crete - will reward you with the above, however, the great and famous for its cool waters of the island. In South Lesvos will find Vatera the best beach of the island, while relatively close is the beach of San votsaloti Isidoros gathered and fewer crowds.
Leaving from Mytilini towards Hot'll find signs indicating the direction of the coastal Beach B ar Mayotte. Do not hesitate to follow and perhaps find yourself in the finest seaside shop Mtilini available «own» beach. Coffee, breakfast, kokteils and drinks on the beach or beside the pool, but also excellent Mediterranean cuisine for the evening hours. Also, water sports and happenings for the hot spot this, the evening turns into mainstream club with whimsy to the early morning hours.
Where to eat?
* For those who prefer the atmosphere of mezedopoleiou, at a distance of 100 metres from Mayotte, also on the beach, are the "Seas", from where the next photograph.
* The Egg of Kokora: Komninaki 9, Mytilini. For Ladotyri saganaki and sykotaries ladorigani.
* The Kalnterimi: Thassos 2, Mytilini. For fresh galeo, wild greens and squid.
* A Tale: Odysseos 8, Mytilini. For kremmydontolmades and biftekia to lemonofylla.
* Balouchanas: Perama. The nostimoteroi psaromezedes and freskotera fish of the island, spent time with a range of 15 different mytilinia ouza.
* Una Faccia Una Razza: Sigri. Authentic Italian cuisine with fresh vegetables in a beautiful green balkonaki.
* Soulatso, Kouki and Revythi, Eresso. For the best in local cuisine.
Where to stay?
* Lesvos Inn: Towers Thermi, Mytilini. A luxurious resort 40 rooms and 4 suites, ideal for families. Prices: From 120 per double room with breakfast (Tel 22510 71781-4).
* Clara Hotel (photo): Amphitheatrically built in Petra (55 km from Mytilene). One can choose between different types of rooms (doubles, suites, studios, apartments), and features swimming pools and gardens. Prices: From 130 per double room with breakfast (Tel 22530 41532).
* Heliotrope Hotels: Mytilini. The hotel complex on the sea and 2.5 km from the city. Ideal for families. Prices: From 120 per double room with breakfast (Tel 22510 45857).
* Molivos Hills: 2 km outside the Molyvos. Luxurious, fully furnished apartments for four people, ideal for vacation in the nature. Prices: from 90 euros (Tel 6932 265724).
* Pyrgos Mytilene (photo): Mytilini. Visit the tale, in a real tower. The rooms vary depending on the floor, while there are double, lofts and superior rooms. Prices: From 140 per double with breakfast (Tel 22510 25069).
Do not leave the island if not…
* Visit Apolithomeno Forest, 84 km from Mytilene, which will antikrisete fossilised parts logs of trees. Before 20 million years, the area covered by forests with dense vegetation, with a volcanic eruption, but covered with lava region currently characterized preserved natural monument.
* Make a trip to the Castle of Mytilene, the pine lofisko near the port. Stretching to 2,000 acres, constituting one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean. He began to be built during the Byzantine era (483-565 AD) and was completed at the time of Gatelouzon and Ottomans.
* Visit the two Archaeological Museums, old and new. The first is south of the port of Mytilene, in a splendid mansion in 1912, and presents exhibits from Prehistoric to Roman times. The second is housed in an ultramodern area near the old museum and housed in the premises of the permanent exhibition «Lesvos from the Hellenistic era in the Roman», presented with objects and texts lifestyle over the years those on the island.
* Voutixete in Thermal Baths of Polichnitos, the hottest in Europe since it was sometimes to reach and 92 degrees Celsius. The modern facilities and 2 large swimming pools, with chlorionatriouches sources and physical radioaktinovolia create appropriate conditions for relaxation and revitalization in a very natural spa.
* Visit the Museum of Theophilos in VAREIA of Mytilene. It housed a large part of his work popular painter Theophilos Chatzimichael (86 tables), who lived and grew up in the region. The paintings will be seen to bring to life the coffee shops, homes, chapels and cooking season, with a harmonious and primitive way.
* Kolympisete hidden in the Gulf of St. Ermogeni, on the road to the airport. It is perhaps the only point of the island where the water is so cold, while the scenery is beautiful.
* Obtain local products lesviakis Kitchen: Ouzo - are also home favorite drink. Olive oil - from the best of Greece (Kalloni is the first farm organically grown Greece). Cheese - with emphasis on Ladotyri excellent, but the slice and Kasseri. Sardines Kallonis - fresh or paste is among the best in the world.
