An island is always a magical place. You will feel more disconnected from time and reality here than in many other places. In the north of the Aegean Sea, only 8 miles off the Olive Reviera of Asia Minor between Homer's Orient and Occident, the beautiful island of Lesvos floats lazily like a silver leaf in the sea. Lesvos seems to have escaped the tight grip of the Asian coastline.
In the north it is bordered by the mountains of the ancient landscape of Mysia and Troas, in the east it faces ancient Aeolia and Lydia. To the south you will see the Bay of Izmir and the Karaburun peninsula that extends far into the Aegean. Make a trip to Troy, Pergama or Assos and follow the giant footsteps of Hellenism here, there and everywhere. Lesvos is the third largest Greek island after Crete and Evia. Thanks to its size, Lesvos offers many forms and aspects to interest those who are enthusiastic for culture, those who love to be close to nature and those who simply want to relax. Lesvos is one of the gems of the Levant.

The hustle and bustle of its capital Mytilene with its dominating castle, its churches, museums and the oriental-style bazaar contrasts with the evergreen pine forests in the east and the timeless beauty of secluded mountain villages at the foot of Mount Olympus. From the endless beaches to the south you can see Chios, Psara and Oinouses. To the west you will discover the rugged and bizarre rock formations around the extraordinary Petrified forest, which gives us impressive evidence of the island's volcanic prehistory.
This arid landscape reflects a merciless heat and clear blue skies. There are picturesque villages in the north from where you can see the most western point of Anatolia and respectively all Asia. All around you, the 13 million olive trees that cover vast parts of the island's surface give the landscape a silvery glow. You can also discover some of Greece's most famous monasteries and ouzo distilleries. There are two big bays that lend unique form to the island. The smaller but deeper Bay of Gera with its amazing Cypresses. The other is the bigger and extensive Bay of Kalloni, famous for its special sardines. Together, these bays ensure that you will never be far from the sea, even when you are in the very heart of the island. Lesvos offers so much of interest, at any time of the year, but especially in spring, summer and autumn. And being an island, you will never have to travel too far to discover its magic.