Kremasti Bridge, Lesvos, Greece
October 8, 2024
This old stone bridge is located near Agia Paraskevi. It is thought to date from the 16th century.
This old stone bridge is located near Agia Paraskevi. It is thought to date from the 16th century.
… at Skala Kallonis, Lesvos. The fishermen had caught some sardines and the damaged ones were being distributed amongst the waiting clientele.
The quote from Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ came to mind when we reached this Roman Aqueduct on Lesvos. It is situated near the village of Lambou Mili and not easy to get to – partly due to some highly misleading signage. It is also quite a scramble.
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 old stone bridge is located near Agia Paraskevi. It is thought to date from the 16th century.
… at Skala Kallonis, Lesvos. The fishermen had caught some sardines and the damaged ones were being distributed amongst the waiting clientele.
The quote from Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ came to mind when we reached this Roman Aqueduct on Lesvos. It is situated near the village of Lambou Mili and not easy to get to – partly due to some highly misleading signage. It is also quite a scramble.
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!