Municipalities

Thermi

This region took its name from the thermal springs that have been bubbled out of the ground here for centuries. The Turks called it Sarlitza, from sari, meaning yellow, and litza, meaning curative thermal water, or hot-spring.

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Mantamados

Mantamados is located on the northeastern side of the island. It is a large town with traditional architecture, picturesque little streets and cobbled kalderimia, as well as excellent produce, meat and other products including cheeses, honey, olive oil and pottery.

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Mithymna

This is the place for archeological excavations, medieval memories and golden glints on the blue Aegean Sea. Welcome to enchanting Molyvos, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Its traditional settlement, organized social life and hospitable residents will win your heart from the very first.

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Petra

On the northwest side of the island you’ll find Petra, Skoutaro, Lafiona, and the settlements of Petri and Anaxos, traditional villages with stone houses, running waters and lush vegetation.

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Eresos - Antissa

Besides the towns of Eressos and Antissa, whose names come from the cities of ancient Lesbos, the Municipality of Eressos – Antissa also includes five other communities: Mesotopos, Vatoussa, Chydira, Sigri, and Pterounta. It occupies the most mountainous region of western Lesvos, which is dominated by bare rocky hills and a volcanic landscape

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Kalloni

Kalloni is located in the geographical center of Lesvos. It is blessed by nature and embraced by the waters of its bay. Its lush 100 square kilometer plain with its six rivers supplies it with abundant commodities.

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Agia Paraskevi

Take the main road from Mytilene to Kalloni, turn right at the salt-pans and you’ll come to Agia Paraskevi, a lovely town with a traditional settlement and important private and public buildings.

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Polichnitos

The region comprising the Municipality of Polichnitos is made up of the beautiful villages and hamlets of Vassilika, Lisvori, Polichnitos, Skala Polichnitos, Nyfida, Vrisa, Vatera, and Stavros. It combines the beauty of its natural landscape with a dynamic human presence since earliest history.

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Agiasos

Agiassos is located on the slope of Mt. Olympos at an altitude of 475 meters, 27 kilometers from Mytilene. With exceptionally lush vegetation, traditional architecture, and inquisitive residents, Agiassos is a listed artistic and religious settlement with a characteristic dialect and a cultural atmosphere that visitors are sure to find interesting.

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Gera

Exiting from the eastern side of the town, take a small detour to the hamlets of Alyfanta, Pyrgi and Kedros, and then head towards the enchanting Bay of Yera. The view of the various shades of green and blue is stunning.

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Evergetoulas

The Municipality of Everyetoula consists of the villages of Lambou Myloi, Asomatos, Ippeios, Sykounta, Kato Tritos, Mychou, and Kerameia.
The Everyetoulas River has irrigated the large fertile kambos, or plain, for thousands of years. Its waters descend from a network of tributaries through an enormous olive plantation that the Municipality shares with Agiassos.

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Plomari

The southern coast of Lesvos, where the land lovingly commingles with the sea, is where you’ll find picturesque Plomari, the capital of the Municipality of the same name that includes seven villages, known as the Plomaritohoria: Akrasi, Ampeliko, Megalohori, Neohori, Palaiohori, Plagia, and Trygonas.

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Mytilene

The moment you arrive at the large port, the city of Mytilene will win your heart with its air of dolce vita. The island’s capital, built on seven hills and crowned by the Gateluzzi fortress, has preserved important features from its resplendent past and its outstanding cultural history.
A busy town with a lively nightlife, Mytilene satisfies every need and desire in terms of hotels, restaurants and recreation.

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