The Vranas Olive Press and Museum

This is one of the first steam-powered factories in Lesvos and the Aegean basin. It was built in 1887 by Nikolaos Vranas, Poetry Nobel laureate Odysseus Elytis’ grandfather, in the village of Papados in one of the most significant settlements on Lesvos and main town...

The Kalloni Bay Wetland – Aristotle’s Lagoon

The Kalloni Bay Wetland is one of the important locations in the ecological system of Lesvos. It is located in the southwestern part of the island, 40 km from Mytilini. It is also well-known as “Aristotle’s Lagoon” and this is due to the presence of...

The Church of Aghios Therapon at Mytilini

The Church of Aghios Therapon is one of the most recognizable sites of Lesvos since its imposing mass dominates Mytilini town center. The building of the present church started in 1850 on the site of an older chapel, which was frequented mainly by the patients and the...

Panagia Kryfti

The Church of Panagia Kryfti is almost three km from Melinda and 10 km from the city center of Plomari. This chapel is tucked in a crevice of a rock, while the surrounding landscape is unique with the deep blue sea, the steep rocks and hot springs at their feet....

The Stratis Eleftheriades-Tèriade Museum and Library

The Stratis Eleftheriades-Tèriade Museum and Library is located in the Vareia suburb of Mytilini. Its opening took place in August 1979. Its permanent collection is the host of the entire publishing work of artist Stratis Eleftheriades-Tèriade. The museum collection...