Sykaminea, Sykamia or Skamnia is a semi-mountainous village at the northeastern end of Lesvos, 49 km northwest of Mytilini. The settlement is perched at an altitude of 300 meters on the northeastern slopes of Mount Lepetymnos and overlooks the coast of Asia Minor. The...
The settlement of Sigri is located in the westernmost part of the island and is 94 km from Mytilini. Sigri is a picturesque fishing village which has a natural harbor as it is protected by the islets of Nisiopi and Sedoussa. The first mention of Sigri is made by the...
The settlement of Polichnitos is located in the southwestern part of the island and is 45 kilometers from the city of Mytilini. It has been declared a traditional settlement since 1979 due to its architectural features and is one of the largest towns on the island....
The traditional settlement of Plomari is the second largest settlement of Lesvos, after the capital Mytilini. Recorded as the birthplace of ouzo, the seaside town is located on the southern coast of the island and has a long historical tradition in trade and industry...
Petra is a large settlement on the northern coast of Lesvos and is about 55 km from the city of Mytilini. The traditional settlement of Petra is located next to Molyvos and is one of the most tourist developed parts of the island. The stone-built seaside settlement is...
