Eresos & Sigri, Lesvos

Eresos & Sigri

This route covers the island’s literary and geological west: Sappho’s birthplace and the long beach at Eresos, then the Petrified Forest, castle…

This route covers the island’s literary and geological west: Sappho’s birthplace and the long beach at Eresos, then the Petrified Forest, castle and marine park at Sigri.

Eresos & Skala Eresou

Start in Eresos village, birthplace of Sappho and Theophrastus, then head down to Skala Eresou for the long beach, the wetland turtle lake, and a sunset taverna.

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Sigri

Continue west to Sigri: the Natural History Museum of the Petrified Forest, Sigri Castle over the harbour, and, conditions permitting, a boat trip to the Nisiopi Marine Park.

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If you have extra time, add Antissa or Vatousa on the drive between the two, both good stops for a traditional village square and a coffee.