 copyright M.Kiakidis
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Lesvos belongs to the islands of the Eastern Aegean Sea. Its coastline forms two bays in the south - Geras and Kallonis - and a plethora of creeks and capes. The main plains are the plains of Kalloni, Ippeos, Perama and Eressos and the highest mountains are Lepetymnos, Olympos and Psilokoudouno.
There are streams flowing through the fertile plains, among them Tsiknias, Tsichliotas, Mylopotamos and Sedountas. The eastern and central part of the island is cloaked in olive groves, pine forests, and chestnut, oak, beech and plane trees. Generally the flora and fauna of the island are extremely rich. The climate of Lesvos is mild and healthy: the winter is warm and the sun shines throughout the year.
The population is about 100,000 and Mytilene is the capital city of the island and the administrative center of the Prefecture of Lesvos, the seat of the Ministry of the Aegean Sea, of the District of the North Aegean and of the University of the Aegean. The island is divided in 13 Municipalities. The local economy is based on the agricultural production with an emphasis on olive oil production (of exceptionally high quality), cattle-raising (mainly dairy products) and fishing. Distillery is developed and its main product is the world famous ouzo. |
