TREKKING IN LESVOS

The ground of Lesvos Island has been marked since ancient times by an extensive network of paths. Endeavouring for communication between villages and small settlements, access to agricultural and grazing areas, backcountry locations and sacred grounds, the habitants of the island throughout the historical periods kept improving these ‘country roads’ making them safer and more passable by the people using them.

The course of each path has been defined by specific parameters as it happens in all countries. The ease of movement in areas with dense forests or shrubs, the safe and comfortable crossing on rocky ground, the communal land between...

The Trekking Trails for use by locals and visitors are designed by studying the most noteworthy parts of the countryside of Lesvos and by applying strict criteria.

Making the most of the inexhaustible lattice of paths of Lesvos, what ends up to be offered as a ‘Trekking Trail’ stands out for being true to the reason it was created for: Safe trekking every season of the year and readily available relevant information that goes over the main points of the civilisation and natural environment of the island.

A Trail is something quite different to a simple path. The existing path with its timeless value in the region may be the base,...