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Lesvos a beautiful island and a great place to visit! 10 of the best photos of the island of Lesvos are published in this article.  fisherman at Milivos Lesvos By the name forest you might aspect some woods. This might be disappointing because it is more like a dry piece of land with some trunks. But if you take some time to walk around and have a good look you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of these trunks, the structure and colors of the trunks are amazing. The petrified forest of Lesbos was formed from the fossilized remains of plants, which can be found in many localities on the western part of Lesvos Island. The area enclosed by the villages of Eressos, Antissa and Sigri is very dense in fossilized tree trunks and forms the Petrified Forest of Lesvos.
 The healing Springs of Lesvos: Polychnitou, Lisvori, Eftalou, , Skala Thermi and Thermi on Yera The hot springs of Lesvos have been are very healing. The hot springs of Lesvos reach some of the highest temperatures in Europe (48-91°C) and studies in the 1930s indicated that they are highly radioactive. The radioactivity, combined with mineral concentrations of salt and chlorine nitrates, gives this water its curative properties; steeping in the hot springs of Lesvos has been known to treat everything from skin diseases and urinary tract infections to problems with blood circulation and breathing. The hot water of mineral springs is also an oft-prescribed treatment for muscle tension. They are ideally situated in areas that allow one to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, amazing scenery and the great relaxing and soothing experience. They also offer changing and shower facilities.
In 1989 I visited Levos for the first time. It was a holiday and I remember the ride from the airport to the apartment. I was impressed by all the olive trees and the changing of the landscapes. Molivos, a beautiful village, I stayed right under the castle on top of the hill. Greece was having drachmas in those days everything was cheap and very authentic. Lesvos is still very authentic the residents are very friendly and nature is untouched. I fell in love with this island and visited it many times. For holiday of course but also to work. I made stories for magazines about the Flora of Lesvos, Easter on Lesvos, the Woman’s festival and also gave a photo workshop in 2008.
Sappho was a Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesvos. The Alexandrians included her in the list of nine lyric poets. Her birth was sometime between 630 and 612 before Christ.
Sappho's poems usually focus on the relationships among women. This focus has given rise to speculation that Sappho's interest in women was what today would be called homosexual or lesbian; the word "lesbian" comes from the island of Lesvos and the communities of women there. She was also noted during her life as the headmistress of a school for girls. Most likely her students were the objects of her poetry. She also became the president of the world’s first woman’s club. Sappho was married to Cercylas, a wealthy man from the island of Andrus , and had a daughter named Cleis. In ancient and medieval times she was more famous for (according to legend) throwing herself off a cliff because she was sad because of an unfulfilled love. More photos of Lesvos |
About Lesvos Photo and Photography blog
Anjo visited Lesvos for the first time in 1989 . After that almost every year. The main income of this Island are olives and tourism.
Anjo started this blog in 2015 to share the beauty of this magical place. At this moment more than 2500 refugees a day reach the Island. Those people need help. The Greek residents are very hospitable and help as much as they can. From 5-26 october 2015 Anjo will travel to Lesvos. She will post daily photos and stories about the situation on this blog. More news, information, donation: Aware&Share A drop in the ocean Proactiva Open Arms Boat refugee Foundation Stichting vluchteling Starfishfoundation 
Anjo Kan
Graduated as a garden designer, professional florist and photographer. Specialised in travel and nature photography.
"The most important thing is to see to meet and to share” 
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