Lesvos

Lesvos is blessed by its bright Sun, it’s beautiful beaches, and it’s pine tree forests. Unaffected by mass tourism it gives the visitor the opportunity to discover the real Greece. This is the reason why many poets, writers, and artists have written so many hymns about Lesvos being their favorite place.
During the era of the legends it was called LASSIA, which means “full of forests”. Beauty was born and still lives here within virgin nature. Great poets and painters, since Arion and Sapfo of the ancient times, until the self taught painter Theofilos and the modern Nobel price winner poet Elytis, were born and have lived their lives on these lands. You can meet them every day near the bright blue seashores and the evergreen mountains.
 


Petra

On the northern side, 55 km from Mytilene, rests Petra, one of the most important destinations and an excellent basis to explore the island. The impressive rock with its famous church, devoted to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ, is the trademark of the village. Narrow and full of life picturesque streets, walking paths through the mountains, beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, small islands and an enchanting sunset in the bay are the nearby sightseeing. The easily accessible roads to the area give the opportunity for restful excursions in a constantly changing landscape.
The inhabitants are into fishing, olive tree cultivation, ouzo production, farming and ofcourse tourism. In the village the visitor can find a fully equipped doctor’s surgery, post office, taxis, petrol stations, car rental agencies, travel agencts, plus many different merchant shops. Of course there are also Greek taverns, candy and sweet shops, pubs, bars or even bouzouki places!
 
 

How to get here
 

  
Visitors can reach Mytilene, the capital of Lesvos:
a) by charter, from many European cities (Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, London, Lubliana, Manchester, Munich, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Vienna) directly to Lesvos Int’l Airport, throughout the tourism season (April - October)
b) by plane via Athens, all year round, using one of the daily domestic flights of Olympic Airways or Aegean-Cronus Airlines
c) by sea, from Piraeus (Athens port), using either the overnight cruise with the daily line ferry (13 h), or the fast ferry (6–7 h) which sails four times a week.
* For more information look at Airlines and Ferries

From the airport or the port of Mytilene, you can come to our hotel:
a) by taxi, in 50 min (average cost 38-40 euros)
b) by renting a car, (from 30 euros per day)
* We can also arrange your taxi transfer or car rental with no additional cost.