Tourist information - Lesvos
The lush, green island of Lesvos is like nothing else. It is the third largest in the Aegean Archipelago behind Crete and Evia. Virtually unaffected by the mass tourism that has turned other islands into amusement parks, Lesvos is the ideal place to visit for people who actually want to experience the real Greece. For the Greek Island traveler who is worried about not having enough to try and do, Lesvos is the perfect destination. Lesvos has award-winning beaches, traditional villages, more varieties of birds and wildflowers then anywhere in Europe, pine forests, medieval castles, scenic harbours with cafes and inexpensive restaurants, fish galour, museums including two of the optimum art museums in Greece, hotels of every class and category, and a few of the warmest, friendliest people in all of Greece. Lesvos has become a favorite destination for artists, writers and romantics. Its natural attractions feature a petrified forest, the unique Hot Springs, health inducing spas that are dotted around Lesvos. Many are usually in use for centuries for rheumatism, arthritis, gynaecological and dermatological ailments, as well as kidney and gallstones, neurological ailments, bronchitis and sciatica. Lesvos' wonderful landscapes are visible by donkey or horseback, cycling, jeep, or on foot. If you prefer to be on water there are yachts for charter. The numerous festivals held throughout the island of Lesvos, are enjoyed and celebrated in their traditional ways, with the locals displaying their flair for dancing, drinking and eating, hours on end, days on end.
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