Seventeen brides of Lesvos by Saltogiannis Panagiotis

Seventeen brides of Lesvos

By the eastern side of Lesvos:

Mitilini,Panagiouda,Loutropoli of Thermi

Mitilini:The capital of Lesvos.The castle of hope.

Mitilini reveals its truths through the statue of liberty,its noble houses and also through a variety of streets and houses.The old and new.

Architecture,cafeteries,taverns,restaurants,night clubs,a cinema and a theatre.

What I call life!

Panagiouda:A "sweet" seaside village with palm-trees and life.Many places to enjoy your walk,there are places for drink and taste many snacks of Greece.

You can also find fish taverns for high expectations.

Loutropoli of Thermi:The monastery of saint Raphael,sacred Nikolaos and santa Irene of Thermi invite you to the world of love,truth and wonder.Beautiful waters,hot springs and a lovely landscape.Taverns with a view to the sea,fishtaverns under the moonlight and everything`s so hot!

By the western side of Lesvos:

Sigri,Andissa,Eresos

Sigri:The western edge of Lesvos.Beautiful,plain,picturesque with a terraced view of the sea.Cold and clear waters,uphills and a serene,organized environment meant for people with wise and romantic tastes.Order,dew,the fossil forest and time for western experiences.

Andissa:Beauty in the mountains surrounded by trees,plane trees,challenging narrow streets.Hospitable hearts invite you to their lives.Don`t waste your time!

The waters of Gavatha,a big pool-sanded,call for you.Finally find your way to Liota

and look for the lost queen...

Eresos:A beauty in bright clothes,a cosmopolitan market,lovely beaches,feasts and one of the best nightlife places in Lesvos.A world of superabundance.Bright minds,free spirit and time for a poem next to sapho.It never rises in Eresos.It`s always fullmoon!

By the nothern side of Lesvos:

Petra,Molivos,Anaxos,Skala of Sikaminea,Mandamados

Petra:The rock of Virgin Mary.The steps,the view,the struggle to climb.The beaches that capture your side.Everything`s so easy,so straight.Except for the marvellous sunset and that promising market on your feet!

Molivos:The castle in light!The most picturesque bright of all.Exciting landscape,view,dreamy places to experience.Adorable narrow streets and a variety of souvenirs to take along.Style and nightlife with clubs like Congas and Oxy.The diamond of Lesvos!

Anaxos:A place to rest forget and live peaceful holidays.A garden of colours,trees,flowers and a fascinating cold sea.Swim your dreams,stay cool and meet plain and condescending people!

Skala of Sikaminea:Under the petrified castle of Sikaminea lies Skala of Sikaminea.It swims in the waters of Panagia Gorgona under a fascinating sunset.Fullmoon dives in the holy waters creating a celestial atmosphere.Take your turn,enjoy the romantic element with your beloved person.

But please do not stay unfed.Appreciate the sea delicacies beforehand.

Mandamados:The village of the most known and worshipped Chief angel Michael Taxiarhis and his mighty comrades Gabriel Taxiarhis.People worship the Chief angels and go on feet on their holy grace(40 kilometers).Mandamados is a traditional villige and a great market for those who love livestock products.

By the southern side of Lesvos:

Plomari,Vatera,Nifida,Gera

Plomari:Plomari stands for entirety.You will find everything there.Traditional streets,wonderful beaches,feasts,humour,food,a lot of ouzo and night clubs and bars like Island.There five companies of ouzo,impressive countryside,Melida,and the rock of Panagia Krifti(hidden Panagia).

Vatera:The longest coastline in the Balkan area.A wild promising sea with steep,deep waters.A place for all! An Arena for youngsters,an Arena for the older. 

An endless walk along the beach full of stores,taverns and all conveniencies you desire.

Nifida:A bride,a Nymph that reveals her name Nifida:the modest rose of the south.Serene,peaceful,with clear waters and iddilic seascape and a tendency to good behaviour and good food!

Gera:A variety of villages with a different colour and mentality.A world of fascinating countryside,seaside,olive trees,green,sealife.A voyage to assorted places and truths.Perama is the port of Gera,a crowded place where all people meet.The route to Avlonas is fantastic indeed! Among all,Gera is an area for good and cheap food!

At the centre of Lesvos:

Kalloni,Agiasos

Kalloni:The real centre of the island.Perhaps the greatest market centre.The village with an aspect to all things and the route to Skala of Kalloni a place to walk by the sea,take a brake and enjoy life. 

Agiasos:Panagia of  Agiasos is here to embrace you.Agiasos:a village of art and culture.Tradition guides you to older times.Cold wind accompanies you to chestnut groves and promising explorations.Uphills lead you to Olympos.The people of Agiasos create handmade ceramic products of rare value.Take your path and visit Karini with the oldest tree and the cave of  Theofilos.