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WELCOME TO LESVOS, WELCOME TO MOLIVOS

ABOUT LESVOS: Lesvos is the third biggest island in Greece. It is the emerald island of Northeastern Aegean. Situated only 5 miles away from Asia Minor coastline, between the islands of Chios and Limnos, Lesvos is an island of immense beauty, which will enchant you with its mysterious forests, dramatic coastline, magnificent sunsets and luxuriant vegetation.
Lesvos is world renowned for its great diversity of flora and fauna species. The temperate climate, inland rivers and natural hot springs all contribute to maintain the surprisingly lush vegetation. Mountains covered with pine forests and silvery olive groves are interchanged with areas of barren yet dramatic volcanic stone. On this lunar landscape in the Southwest of the island between Sigri and Eressos lies the magnificent Petrified Forest and the Museum of Natural History with innumerable fossil findings of great importance. 

The Roman Aquaduct near Moria

Lesvos, as it can be seen through its three thousand year-uninterrupted history, its abundance of poets, musicians, philosophers and lawgivers, was one of the greatest cultural centers of the Greek World. 
It was the birthplace of the Lyric poets Alcaeos and Sappho, Mithymnean guitarist Arion, Theophrastus, Periander, Mirtilos the historian, Matriketas the astronomer as well as contemporary literary celebrities such as Argiris Eftaliotis, Stratis Mirivillis, Helias Venezis and Theophilos the painter.

Eftalou Beach near Molivos

This idyllic scenery inspired Loggos in 3rd century B.C. to write his pastoral novel “Daphnis and Chloe” which in turn inspired many other artists and authors through the centuries. One of them was Morris Ravel, the famous French composer who composed a ballet under the same name performed for the first time by the great dancer Nizinski in Paris in 1912. 
As a holiday destination, Lesvos is HARD to BETTER. It is ideal both for relaxation and quiet work as well as lively nightlife. It is big enough to avoid “island claustrophobia” since there’s constant change of scenery. Finally, being close to Asia Minor it is easy for visitors to organize trips to visit Troy or to explore the coastline of ancient Ionia.

ABOUT MOLIVOS: Mithymna, a place of unique beauty is one of the most popular destinations for thousands of visitors every year.
Traditional, colourful and timeless Mithymna is one of the most attractive places in the world for quality holidays.
Walking up the hill from the picturesque port of Mithymna and strolling through its cobble paved streets you’ll see the traditional stone built houses, the unique architecture of its 18th century mansions, the Byzantine churches, the stone built public springs and the beautiful building of the School of Fine Arts.

Panoramic view of Molyvos

Coming through the old Market Street, shaded by the rich foliage of wisteria (salkimi), you can purchase various products, jewels, needlework etc. sold in the wide range of shops situated there and you’ll be able to have a look at the public library and the Conference Hall which used to be an old mosque. 
Reaching the top of this beautiful village you’ll meet the Medieval Castle, which was originally built around 3000 BC and was renovated by the Genovese family of the Gatelousi, who were the rulers of the area around the 12th and 13th c. AD.
Mithymna (Molivos) has always been the liveliest and most entertaining place on the island with its many cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs with live Greek music or the latest hits for nights full of rhythm and energy. In addition, movie lovers will be pleased to find out that there is an open air cinema at the entrance of the village.

ABOUT VAFIOS: Only 5Klms from Molivos, at the western foot of Mount Lepetymnos on the way to Sykamia, Mandamados, Mytilene, there is the small village of Vafios with its 150 inhabitants. It used to be a rural settlement on the border of the ancient “TEMPLE” of ancient Mithymna. According to a legend, Vafios most probably took its name after the dyers’ shops (vafia) existing there for the dyeing of clothes and hand-woven materials of Ancient Mithymneans. Today it is a renowned gastronomic destination.
Places of interest are the Church of Saint Paraskevi in the middle of the village and the chapel of Saint John, which is situated at a beautiful spot taking the first path on the left as you leave Vafios towards Mandamados.

Vafios village near Molivos

In the summer two feasts take place in Vafios to honour these two Saints, one on 26th July for Saint Paraskevi and one for Saint John on 29th August. There is live Greek music with traditional food and lots of wine and dancing at the restaurants and cafes of the village.