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Municipality of Thermi
 Thermi- Mystegna- Nees Kydonies
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. It was called this because of the dark yellow color that the water leaves on the tanks and channels. Archeological finds show that Artemis, the supervisor of healing waters, was worshipped here.
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Municipality of Mantamados
 Mantamados- Kapi- Pelopi- Kleio
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. Be sure to try the yogurt, the local ladotyri, fresh cheeses and meats. You’ll also find beautiful ceramics at very good prices here, and you can visit the workshops to watch the potters at their wheels. Today only nine workshops are in operation of the 60 that were in existence in the 1950s. |
Municipality of Mithymna
 Molyvos- Eftalou- Skala Skamnias
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. The city of Mithymna – today’s Molyvos – is located on the northwestern tip of the island. Archeological finds show that this village has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and was a very important city in antiquity. Its architectural appearance is living proof of its eventful and tumultuous history. The city-state, which was embedded in the cliff-face and dominated by the medieval fortress, reached to the sea. |
What to See
Molyvos still has many public fountains with carved inscriptions and decoration dating from the Turkish occupation |
Municipality of Petra
 Petra- Anaxos- Stypsi
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. The region is filled with silvery olive trees, and forests of pine, oak, cypress, and fruit trees. These are mountainous as well as coastal resort destinations with gorgeous sandy beaches.
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Municipality of Eresos - Antissa
 Eressos- Sigri- Antissa- Vatoussa
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 – the result of the huge volcanic eruption that shook the island and the entire Aegean region in Prehistoric times.
Traditionally an agricultural and herding area, it also contains some of the island’s major tourist destinations, including Skala Eressos and Sigri.
The area is inundated with a rare yellow shrub, the rhododendron, which blooms in the spring and intoxicates you with its scent. |
Municipality of Kalloni
 Kalloni- Parakoila- Anemotia- Filia
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. Underground and spring waters irrigate its grapevines and gardens. And its historical monasteries have stood by it as vigilant guards at the crossroads through which the island’s main roads have always passed. Nothing has changed here since antiquity. |
Municipality of Agia Paraskevi
 Agia Paraskevi- Napi
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. Known for its spiritual and cultural activity, it is the seat of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi and Napi. Many of its private mansions were built during the second half of the 19th century. |
Municipality of Polichnitos
 Polichnitos- Vrissa- Vatera- Olympos
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. Located in the southwestern portion of the island (45 klm from the capital, Mytilene), it has an equal balance of olive groves, pine forests, natural springs, and superb beaches. |
Municipality of Agiasos
 Agiassos- Karini- Milies
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.
The Agiassos Carnival is well-known, and is distinguished from other carnivals in Greece for its idiosyncrasy, and the caustic, spirited satirical verses recited by local folk poets in the classic vernacular idiom. |
Municipality of Gera
 Yera- Perama- Messagros- Skopelos
he five villages that make up this beautiful region are arranged like an amphitheatre facing the idyllic Bay and olive groves. The sixth village, Perama, is the harbor for the other five. It is located on a lush plain with many flower and vegetable gardens and running waters. Historically Yera was known by the name of Iera (Sacred). In Roman times there was a coastal city on this spot, which was probably engulfed in the seismic activity during the 1st century BC. |
Municipality of Evergetoulas
 Lampou Myloi- Asomatos- Dipi- Agioi Anargyroi
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.
The estuaries of the Dipi wetlands are home to a large number of plants, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects, as well as the now rarely spotted otter. The waters of the tributaries have created deep gullies with areas of natural beauty, and the wetlands are included in the Natura 2000 program. Unique experiences await the traveler on the trails through this area. |
Municipality of Plomari
 Plomari- Megalohori- Ampeliko- Akrassi- Neohori
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.
The region of Plomari is one of the most important in Lesvos. In the mid 19th century, Plomari emerged as the island’s second largest industrial and commercial center after its capital Mytilene. Due to its coastal position, it further developed as an important junction for marine transport and trade. |
Municipality of Mytilene
 Mytilene Step-by-Step
In street running parallel behind the port, you’ll find the Koulbara quarter with traditional houses dating from the Turkish occupation. The once Turkish neighborhood is full of various types of old houses with wooden balconies. It’s worth walking the entire uphill street that ends at the aristocratic Kioski neighborhood. Atop the hill is one of the largest fortifications in the Mediterranean. Take the little road through the pines and stroll among the ruins that exude the glory of past eras. From the ramparts you have a terrific view of the sea, the coastline of Turkey, the old harbor and the settlement. |
 North of the Municipality of Mytilene
On your way out of the city, on your left you’ll pass a superb 1880 mansion (known as the Georgiadis mansion), standing imperiously but abandoned, and the impressive Kalamari factory, which over the years was a textile mill, a yarn mill, an olive oil press and a flourmill. Driving north, on your right are the semi-ruined Kourtouzi Thermal Baths, which flourished in the early 20th century. |
 South of the Municipality of Mytilene
Leave the city behind and take Kavetsou Street towards the Vostaneio Hospital. You’ll pass some superb neoclassical houses and castles that managed to survive the barbaric growth of the new city and stand bravely among the new characterless buildings. The aerial view of the city from Halika is a sight you’ll never forget.
You can also choose to turn left towards the airport and pass through Makry Yialo, which is considered one of the most scenic spots in town. You’ll notice a row of exquisitely designed neoclassical mansions. |