The Vathylimnos Waterfall

Between the settlements of Pterounda and Hidira there is the small but very beautiful Vathylimnos Waterfall. Its water runs down from the island’s sole black pine forest on the mountain range of Profitis Ilias (alt. 799 m). The Vathylimnos Waterfall was formed along a...

The Pessa Waterfall

The Pessa Waterfall is located close to the town of Vasilika to the east of Kalloni Bay. This waterfall was formed from the ophiolite faults in this area and the smooth flow of the Markis torrent running down from the foot of Mount Olympus, causing intense indentation...

Man’ Katsa Waterfall

The impressive Man’ Kasta Waterfall is located in the northeastern part of Lesvos as a part of the Aspropotamos torrent, close to the town of Pedi. The waters drop from a 15 m precipice, resulting in the formation of a pond in a small basin. The whole vicinity is made...

The Nykhtera Waterfall at Klapados

Klapados is an abandoned farming village with major historical significance since that was the site of the last victorious battles of the Hellenic Armed Forces against the Ottomans in December 1912 in the efforts to liberate Lesvos. Very well hidden inside the forest...

Waterfalls

Lesvos is famous for its wonderful natural beauty. Among the island’s natural beauties, there are many hidden waterfalls worth exploring, especially in the winter months after the rainy season as they are replenished with increased quantities of underground waters....