Antissa, Lesvos
Antissa is a stone village in the volcanic west of Lesvos near Ypsilou Monastery.
Stone village in the volcanic western landscape
Travel to Antissa
Visiting Antissa
Antissa sits in the volcanic western landscape near Ypsilou Monastery. The ancient city of Antissa, destroyed in antiquity, lent its name to this settlement. Stone houses, a traditional square and the volcanic hills connecting it to Eresos, Sigri and the Petrified Forest area.
Visitor Information
- How long to visit: 1–2 hours
- Best combined with: Ypsilou Monastery (nearby), Eresos, Sigri, Vatousa
- Best for: Slow travel, western Lesvos exploration, volcanic landscape, monastery visits
Antissa — Travel Information
Antissa is a stop on any western Lesvos route — combine with Ypsilou Monastery and Eresos.
Villages of the Eresos-Antissa Area
- Eresos
- Skala Eresou
- Vatousa
- Sigri
- Ypsilou Monastery