Mytilene - Gulf of Kalloni - Agia Paraskevi

Distance

48 Duration

54 minutes

Type

Seaside

Stops

Kalloni Bay • Agia Paraskevi

Route information

Drive to the heart of the island to discover the "quiet power" of Kalloni Bay, where serene wetlands and impressive flamingos dominate the landscape. The route immerses you in authentic tradition, through the devotion of Panagia Myrsiniotissa and the industrial history of olive oil at the Agia Paraskevi museum.

Kalloni Bay

Kalloni Bay is the “quiet power” of Lesvos. A large, enclosed bay with shallow waters, wetlands and vast olive groves around it. It is ideal for those who love nature, gastronomy and authentic landscapes. On a visit there you can enjoy the famous flamingos of Kalloni and get in touch with nature.

Agia Paraskevi Olive Oil Museum

Visit the Lesvos Industrial Olive Oil Production Museum, located at the entrance to the village, and learn about the traditional olive oil production process through the tools they used as well as the rich audiovisual material.

Panagia Myrsiniotissa

A short distance from Kalloni, to the north, there is the Byzantine monastery of Panagia Myrsiniotissa. A nunnery with a rich religious tradition and a significant presence in the Kalloni area.