Food and Craft Route in Lesvos
This route follows the island’s food and craft economy: Mytilini’s Ermou market, Plomari’s ouzo distilleries and soap heritage, the Agia Paraskevi olive-oil museum, Mantamados ceramics and cheese, Kalloni sardines, Mesotopos pasta and Eresos figs.
Day 1: Mytilini market and Plomari
Start at the Ermou market street in Mytilini, then drive south to Plomari for its distilleries, soap-factory heritage and Tarsanas shipyard neighbourhood.
Where to Stay for This Route
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Day 2: Agia Paraskevi and Mantamados
Visit the olive-oil museum at Agia Paraskevi, then head north to Mantamados for ceramics workshops and Ladotyri cheese.
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Day 3: Kalloni, Mesotopos and Eresos
Finish with Kalloni sardines, traditional pasta in Mesotopos, and figs in Eresos.
Call ahead where possible to confirm workshop and distillery visiting hours, as many are small, family-run operations without fixed public schedules.
