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TOWNS
& VILLAGES
Of LESVOS
PLOMARI
On exiting Mytilene to the west and past the location
of the “Larissian stones”, relics of a Pelasgian
acropolis or fortress, clearly visible high above the
road, the public road turning left leads to the villages
of Evergetoula, Gera and Plomari. At
the first small village and port of Dippi a large olive
press greets you as well as the underrated reedy marsh
area of Dippi Larsos, a heaven for migrant and indigent
birds. Archaeological remains have been found here dating
2800 B.C.
At the Evriaki beach further down villas and hotels
amongst orchards adorn the coastline. In the old days the
village of Perama was a centre of activity, with
boats small and large, ferrying people and goods across.
These days the small boats that ferry people to
Koundouridia on the opposite side of the Gulf preserve
a sense of nostalgia for the past and the opportunity to
visit little tavernas that are part of the discovery
experience.
Further south on the coast Plomari is built
amphitheatrically
around the Sedunda gorge. It has a glorious
historical past to preserve and it guides the traveller as
a living museum through time full of images and memories.
Cobblestone streets and folk architecture preserve the
traditional texture of the town, while restored industrial
facilities (olive-presses, soap-refineries, tanneries
etc.) these days converted to museums and cultural
centres, reflect a move towards progress and the
development of the area. The hospitality of the locals is
apparent everywhere; cultural exhibitions of great
interest are held frequently; Robust night life fills the
summer nights with energy and music, while the famed local
ouzo and tasty appetisers at the seaside tavernas lead to
high-spirited ouzo symposiums.
Nature endowed the region with diverse landscapes pleasing
to th e
eye. Lush vegetation is circling the villages of the area
that cling to the mountainous slopes and the enchanting
beaches and coves. The most well-known and frequented
beaches are the ones located at Agios Isidoros and
Agia Barbara. The beaches at Tarti and
Melinda are more secluded and the cove at Drota
should not be missed. Many sizeable hotels and rented
apartments in the area offer great scope for
holidaymakers. Entertainment, beach sports and activity
adventures are part of the experience.
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ACCOMMODATION
in PLOMARI
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