Lesvos is a hidden
paradise for walkers. Its nature is interestingly diverse. Old foot paths and dirt roads cross the landscape of woods and coastal areas. There are dark and cool pine woods, small country roads among olive trees, paths along impressive rock formations climbing into the mountains and wide sandy roads passing through fresh green fruit orchards, vegetable fields and cool streams. The
island of Lesvos offers many views over the mountains, the gulfs, the deep blue sea and capricious coastlines. The many small villages offer some rest for walkers and are a perfect departure point for a walk.
A walk not only offers views but also the discovery of the amazing flora and fauna of the island.
Lesvos has an impressive variety of orchids, bulbous flowers and shrubs. Especially in the
spring the island is transformed into one vast array full of flowers. Daffodils abut red anemones, blue hyacinths grow next to cistus, fruit trees compete to have the prettiest blossom and broom is glowing yellow on the mountain slopes.
The
autumn offers soft light and dark colours, chestnuts, figs, walnuts, quinces, reddening trees and ideal temperatures for walking.
There are several books on walks one can find for
Lesvos nature. Natura offers you a specialist who comes with you and who knows the hidden paths on the Island. Natura nature specialists can tell you all you want to know about what you see during a walk, taking you from the
Gulf of Kaloni deep into the mountains. Apart from the views, you can enjoy the landscape of the real life on Lesvos: small farms, olive trees and fruit orchards, and in the distance the tingling bells of sheep or goats. Enjoy the magic of the silence, stillness and the beauty of such a walk, without being worried about getting lost.
