Lesbos is a legendary island that is washed by the water of the Aegean Sea. Next door to him are located northern Aegean Islands. Lesbos is one of the largest islands of Greece, the country that is famous for its ancient history and beautiful nature. And the Greeks themselves are also called Lesbos "Safo Island". With the name of this poetess, many legends are connected, mainly they concern the history of her unhappy love.
Safo continues to inspire many poets even after many centuries after his death. In particular, the ancient Roman poet Katull also admired her creations and life-looking. She dedicated to her several poems. In her life more mysteries and shortness than facts. And this just gives some charm of the island, where Safo lived and worked. And in his creations, this legendary poetess glorified his homeland in all colors, his favorite island. She entered the story forever as a revolutionary. Because the views she preached about the freedom of a woman and her role in society were wild for her contemporaries and not only.
But even besides this famous state poetry, Lesbos can boast many facts and historical events. The history of this island is known as many since the third millennium BC. It was a powerful and prosperous edge. And such welfare can not be numerous wars and encroachments of enemies. Especially the island went into the days of the Middle Ages, when Lesbos moved to the Gattilusio dynasty from Genoa. But the tragic events did not end and the island again had to change its owner. After brutal and bloody war, the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II became. Under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, Lesbos was located until the First World War. And after he again became Greek. But of course, many centuries of grief could not not leave the mark in the history of the "Safo Island".
But now, almost a century after finding independence, Lesbos like a Phoenix bird rebelled out of the flame and seemed to be revived again.
Now it is a newly rich and hospitable region, which annually attracts many tourists. Many are happy to visit the capital of the island of Mitiline and other interesting places of Lesbos.
And besides the fact that it is the edge with a rich history, he attracts to himself many travelers as a mild Mediterranean climate. And there everyone can feel the contrast between burning heat and fresh wind from the sea.
It was on this Greek island that the effective nature has been preserved, which the crowds of tourists have not had time to spoil. Not Lesbosa will have a good time lovers of a quiet, family holiday. They will find what they need on beautiful beaches, and will also be able to take a walk through the Maslin Groves. In addition, the lesbos can be explored antique architecture.
Beach
For a full-fledged holiday on sharp there are several beaches. The best one is considered the rock Eressos. Wishing to relax on it a lot to rent housing nearby with him to the tourist season, you need to take care of it in advance. Although there are always a lot of people on the beach, there is very good to rest even with young children. And if you get tired of lying on the beach, then there are some interesting attractions next to it, which can be viewed.Water Beach beyond what is very beautiful, is still famous for its developed infrastructure. In addition, there is a good choice of bars and restaurants. Where you can enjoy not only the national, but also European cuisine.
Prayer is a city beach. In addition, it is possible to enjoy beautiful golden sand, you can also see the city fortress from there.
On the beach of Campo Attis, you can even sometimes see the turtles. It may happen due to the fact that this beach is secluded and they are not afraid to appear. By the way, it has only small sections of sand, mostly there are stones.
On the beach of the cliff Kaloni love to rest tourists who are accustomed to comfort. For them there is everything you need for comfort - a variety of sun loungers, umbrellas, bars and cafes.
The beach in the city of Agiassos is famous for being perfectly protected from wind and water there is transparent. The beach is great for a relaxing holiday. In the Gray Bay there is one of the most beautiful beaches of Lesbos called Agios Hermuneenis. The bay is surrounded by the shores and this is the perfect place to retire and relax.
Vigla Beach is near the hotel's eponymous and the water next to it is very clean and transparent. Also close to this beach are attractions that can be visited.
Balletsas is a wild beach and it is not very convenient to get to it. But there are very beautiful species and clear sea.
Entertainment Islands
For the island of Lesbos, the glory of the informal center of Lesbian love was entrusted. In particular, in the village of Eresseos, the annual festival of tourist-lovers of same-sex lovers is held. And it is quite natural that men in this holiday are not involved.
But they should not be desirable. After all, on Lesbos there are entertainment for both sexes.
For example, besides a relaxing beach holiday, tourists can try their hand in diving, surfing and yachting.
You can also go to tennis, golf and horse rides. And in the evening, tourists do not have to bored too. Indeed, in every tourist point of the island, there is just a crazy nightlife. There is a large selection of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and discos.
And the island is famous for so-called fishing taverns, which are very interesting for visiting. In the Genoese Castle, located in the capital of the island often submissions are held.
There are a lot of travel agencies on Lesbos, which will help the tourist to determine the places interesting for him and organize a trip to them.
For tourists on Lesbos, a very large selection of souvenirs. From there, it is possible to bring everything from banal magnets with the types of the island and ending with a piece of volcanic rock and Greek brandy methax.
And for lovers of gastronomic joys on Lesbos, many restaurants where you can taste the national cuisine. The dishes are very tasty and the main ingredient in them is a variety of seafood.
And moving around the island is most convenient on a rented car. Although public transport there is also well developed. On Lesbos, everything is created for a high-level recreation.