The bare summit of Olympus opens a window into the geological history of Lesvos and reveals one of the most impressive images of Lesvos, a tectonic window. But how was this impressive geosite of Lesvos created? Intense forces in the earth’s interior 120-160...
An important geological structure appears in the area of Kryfti, which is typical for the way the rocks are formed and gives evidence for the contribution of rift tectonics to the North Aegean. In the area there are impressive images of tectonic mixtures (mélange),...
In a short distance from the settlement of Antissa is the cave Spilios of Antissa, which is inextricably linked to Greek mythology, as it was the place of worship of Orpheus in ancient times. The cave is opened in a hill made of limestone rocks that are about 298-251...
In the Western part of Lesvos, between the settlements of Khidera and Eresos, in the Methalia stream is the homonymous, impressive, double waterfall. The waterfall is created due to faults that affect the volcanic rocks of the area, specifically the andesitic lavas....
North-west of the Kalloni bay between the settlements of Anemoti and Parakoila, is the Potamia waterfall, impressive in beauty. Its waters originate from the mountainous massif of Prophet Ilias (799m.), on whose slopes grows the unique black pine forest. Among the...
