Panagia Church of Agiasos, Lesvos, Greece
October 6, 2024
This three-aisle basilica is situated at the centre of Agiasos. The interior, in particular, is stunning.
This three-aisle basilica is situated at the centre of Agiasos. The interior, in particular, is stunning.
By all accounts it can get quite busy here during the peak season, but in October the beach is quiet – even on a Sunday.
This museum contains various exhibits relating to soap manufacturing and provides interesting information about the historical links between the olive oil and soap industries in the area.
A visit to the ‘World of Ouzo’ Museum in Plomari involves a tour of the Arvanitis distillery. They use traditional copper vessels – 18 of them. Of course, there is also a tasting session.
Actually a Christmas cake, but it appears to be available all year round at a bakery in the mountain village of Agiasos. It contains ‘ground dried goats cheese, sugar, aniseed, orange, olive oil, and 13 spices’. Obviously, a slice had to be purchased!
The wonderful selection of really fresh fish at a shop near Mytilini’s harbour.
This little church sits at the end of a sandy beach in the South-East of the island. A lovely spot!
This three-tiered aqueduct is just outside the town of Moria. It is 170m long and has a maximum height of 26m.
This large church, with its unusual silver-coloured domes, dominates Mytilini’s harbour front. Its interior is no less impressive.
This old Hammam is situated just off the main shopping street in Mytilini. The remains of a 19th century mosque are nearby.
This three-aisle basilica is situated at the centre of Agiasos. The interior, in particular, is stunning.
By all accounts it can get quite busy here during the peak season, but in October the beach is quiet – even on a Sunday.
This museum contains various exhibits relating to soap manufacturing and provides interesting information about the historical links between the olive oil and soap industries in the area.
A visit to the ‘World of Ouzo’ Museum in Plomari involves a tour of the Arvanitis distillery. They use traditional copper vessels – 18 of them. Of course, there is also a tasting session.
Actually a Christmas cake, but it appears to be available all year round at a bakery in the mountain village of Agiasos. It contains ‘ground dried goats cheese, sugar, aniseed, orange, olive oil, and 13 spices’. Obviously, a slice had to be purchased!
The wonderful selection of really fresh fish at a shop near Mytilini’s harbour.
This little church sits at the end of a sandy beach in the South-East of the island. A lovely spot!
This three-tiered aqueduct is just outside the town of Moria. It is 170m long and has a maximum height of 26m.
This large church, with its unusual silver-coloured domes, dominates Mytilini’s harbour front. Its interior is no less impressive.
This old Hammam is situated just off the main shopping street in Mytilini. The remains of a 19th century mosque are nearby.