Some want to wear down the soles of their shoes on the broad and well-signposted trail network of an island that is part of UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network.

At many points the paths retain their old cobbles, transporting one to past times. You will come across distant chapels, archaeological sites, bridges, springs, but, most importantly, the constantly changing natural scenery of Lesvos. 

The Gulf of Geras is surrounded by areas rich in virgin olive groves and along with its picturesque mountain and seaside communities, composes unique natural scenery offering numerous hiking routes along the olive grove paths. On the island there are 11,000,000 olive trees and, if you find yourselves there during the winter months, you will have the opportunity to watch or even participate in olive harvesting and pressing to produce olive oil. 

In the Gulf of Geras you will find the renowned Therapeutic Hot Springs, worth visiting during the winter months. Geological evolution changes have endowed Lesvos with a large number of therapeutic springs of various chemical compositions and temperatures, which have been proven to treat various illnesses. Other significant therapeutic springs are those of Eftalou, Polychnitos, Lisvorio and the Loutropolis of Therme. A total of 14 waterfalls have been recorded on Lesbos in the following areas: Parakoila, Skoutaros, Vatousa, Mesotopos, Mandamados, Vasilika, Antissa and Pelopi. The waterfall of Krinelo in Eressos is the largest, while extreme sports (climbing, rappel, and flying fox) are organised at Man’katsa waterfall, with its enormous dark rocks, looming 15-20 meters high.

Sailing around the island is a unique experience and will give you the opportunity to visit beaches that are not accessible via land routes. If you are a scuba diving fan you will definitely have the opportunity to discover the underwater treasures of the island, and those of you who like windsurfing will find ideal, conditions on many beaches that will have your adrenalin pumping in no time.

Finally, you can set up the most gentle ambush of nature, to watch with your binoculars and immortalize with your cameras the rare birds that find shelter in the wetlands of Lesvos.

Source: North Aegean Region - https://www.pvaigaiou.gov.gr