tours
Day tour 2

North Coast Seascapes

We leave Vatera behind and head for Achaderi and the sunken ancient town of Pyrra. We follow the coastline of the Gulf of Kalloni and skirting around the famous Wetland with the flamingos, we reach Kalloni, an up and coming provincial town. Not very far north of Kalloni we will visit the Monastery Limonos with its priceless archives of books and manuscripts, reflecting the historical, cultural and spiritual course of the region, through the years.

We continue to Petra, a seaside town built in the middle of a green plain. But just before getting there it’s worth taking a short diversion to the small village of Petri, where we can have lunch at the Petri Taverna. The taverna seems to be suspended in mid air with its colourfully planted terrace and the wonderful home cooking. It is also a prime location from where we can admire the view over the village to the open sea, decorated by the sandy beach, the rich vegetation, the gardens of the villagers and the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the "Glykofilousa" = of the sweet kisses, in the distance. Once into Petra we can visit the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the "Glykofilousa", which is situated on the top of a high rock in the middle of the village. The Mansion of Vareltzidena (built in 1740) is also worth visiting.

If there is a major resort on Lesvos it has to be Molyvos (or Mithymna), one of the most ancient towns on the island, where we will go to next. It is picturesque and the most well preserved medieval settlement in the Mediterranean. Hardly surprising from the ancient times, it attracted early settlers as the fortified hill and port show. We will visit the medieval castle, which still stands in an imposing position on the top of the hill. Molyvos because of its beauty, it has been, a place of inspiration for many poets, writers and artists. The old stone houses, situated in a labyrinth of narrow paved streets, the stone Ottoman fountains and mansions make Molyvos unforgettable. On the far side of the town, there is a picturesque small port that completes this unique image. Depending on time & interest we will also visit the Archaeological Collection and the Public Gallery.

We continue to Eftalou, with the picturesque beach for swimming and relaxation and the thermal springs, right on the beach. You may choose to take a relaxing 10 min bath in the healing waters. After that we continue to the picturesque fishing village of Skala Sykamias, for cooling refreshments at the harbour and to admire the little white church of Panagia Gorgona, (Virgin Mary the Mermaid) at the edge of the sea.

We return to Vatera via the picturesque village of Agia Paraskevi, with the remarkable traditional architecture - urban and rural.

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The advertised rates include: a whole day tour (9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.), professional guide & driver, transportation A/C, entrance fees where relevant, light lunch (alcoholic drinks are not included in the price).

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