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TOWNS
& VILLAGES
Of LESVOS
KALLONI
SCALA
KALLONIS
In the centre of the island lies the town of
Kalloni.
The decidi ng
factors for its resent revival as a destination for
alternative tourism (walking & birdwatching) is its
privileged location at the top of the Gulf of Kalloni,
in the middle of a huge fertile plain. The adjacent Salt
Pans and Wetlands are providing shelter to many rare
species of birds and are a major attraction for
nature-lovers.
Originally Kalloni was a small unassuming village however
its evol ution
into a town and a centre of trade and the administration
hub of central, west and north Lesvos has been a huge
advantage to islanders and visitors alike.
The famed Monastery of Limonos, located just
outside of the town, with its priceless archives of books
and manuscripts, reflects the historical, cultural and
spiritual role it played in the survival of language ,
culture, history and national identity of Lesvos through
the 500 year occupation of the island by the Ottomans.
The coastal extension of Kalloni is Scala Kallonis,
a scenic village nestling at the edge of the blue waters
of the Gulf.
It has extensive facilities and services at its modern
hotel complexes located there. Sampling the famed sea-food
appetisers at the seashore tavernas and partying at the
night spots along the beach can satisfy the most demanding
of travellers.
Click here for Information regarding
ACCOMMODATION
in SKALA KALLONIS
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