"the land of ouzo" Prefecture of Lesvos by paragianna75

Prefecture of Lesvos Travel Guide: 309 reviews and 756 photos

and the land of Sapfo, Theofilos, Alkaios etc

Lesvos is the 3nd biggest greek island after Crete and Evia.It is situated in the north aegean sea close to Turkish costline and the capital of the island is Mytilene, a city full of great mansions and churches of 19century.

According to mythology, Lesvos was the son-in law of Makaras (the son of the god sun).Μakaras had 5 daughters that gave their names to the 5 most important cities of the Island : Antissa, Arisvi, Issa, Mithimna, Mytilene.Ηe was the first habitant of the island and there is a place that has his name.

tha land of poets, authors and philosophs

Sapfo was the most famous poetess of the ancient greek time, she was borned and raised in Lesvos and according to Platon she was the 10th muse.
Alkaios was a very important poet, he lived the same period with Sapfo.
Pitakos was one of the 7 wise men of ancient Greece, he was borned also in Lesvos.
Τerpandros was a great poet and musician.
Theofrastos was a philosopher that was borned in Eressos and later he left for Athens to be Platon student.

Pros and Cons

Pros:you never get bored
In a nutshell:variety

Last visit to Prefecture of Lesvos: Mar 2007
Intro Updated Mar 15, 2007
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Reviews (11)

the tree of Theofilos - Prefecture of Lesvos

the tree of Theofilos Things to Do (6)

Leaving Mytilene and on the road to Agiassos there is a place called Karini where there is a huge platanos tree and it... more travel advice

Agiassos wood carving - Prefecture of Lesvos

Agiassos wood carving Local Customs (3)

Agiassos is known for its tradition in wood carving. The most skillful craftsmen are comming from this village. more travel advice

local products of Mytilene - Prefecture of Lesvos

local products of Mytilene Favorites (1)

Dont forget to taste the traditional Mytilene products during your visit to the island. -ouzo first of all.Mytilene... more travel advice

Agios Taxiarchis church - Prefecture of Lesvos

Agios Taxiarchis church Things to Do (6)

It is said that the picture of St.Taxiarchis was made from dust and blood. Inside the new small church that it is... more travel advice

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himalia11 Aug 17, 2008 at 1:41 AM

Nice page, this seems to be an interesting island!
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sayedaburas Jan 9, 2008 at 5:48 PM

Poly m'aresei (~_~)
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y2ketan2007 Nov 10, 2007 at 11:34 AM

Amazing pictures.
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Jim_Eliason Jul 16, 2007 at 8:42 PM

great page!
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Aafia Jul 12, 2007 at 5:11 AM

Greetings from Cape Breton. I enjoyed your tips on Lesvos and all your beautiful pictures. Cheers
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pikuu Jun 1, 2007 at 2:19 AM

Hi, Gianna - maybe I will vist Lesvos in septmber and for suer I will use you tips - especially these about ouzo an sea-food :)
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nickandchris Mar 17, 2007 at 11:34 AM

Great info and lovely pics. I just wanted to be back in Skala Sikamias, our favourite place on Lesbos. We shall have to return....