Molyvos, arguably the prettiest village on Lesvos, is dominated by its castle and fringed by the blue Aegean Sea.
Enjoy a visit to the Limonos Monastery, built by St Ignatius in the 16th century and set in extensive grounds. Your guide will take you through one of the finest examples of monastic buildings of the later Byzantine style. Free time will be given for gentlemen only to visit the church, still the only place in the monastery that abides with the ‘Avatos’ (which translates to ‘only males are allowed in’).
In the north of the island discover the pretty fishing village of Molyvos, situated in a serene landscape filled with olive groves and perched high upon a rock. Molyvos is dominated by a medieval Venetian fortress, which stretches to the sea. Enjoy a guided walk through the old fortress and then down to the town. Here, traditional buildings built of stone or brightly painted wood are spread in a labyrinth of narrow streets.
A delightful local lunch will be served at a leading venue on the outskirts of Molyvos.