The Castle of Mytilene is maintained in good condition and is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean, covering an area of 200.000m2 (60 acres). The Mytilene castle fortress sits on a hill between the city’s northern and southern ports. The…
On top of a hill filled with pine trees, above Molivos village, on the northern side of Lesvos, there is a strong fortress that dominates the area. The Castle of Molivos stands as a great historical monument for the whole island and as one of the…
The Castle of Sigri, on the northwestern side of Lesvos, is found very close to the fishing port of the village. It is actually a fort that was built in 1757 by the Ottomans to protect this trade region from the main threat of that times, the…
Near the Holy Monastery of Hypsylou and in the area of Eressos, one can find the Petrified Forest of Lesvos. This natural monument is unique in the whole area of Europe. In ancient times the Lesvos area has had many active volcanoes and the creation…
