| Nature |
Wildlife and birds
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   Lesvos is known in bird-watching circles as one of the
best locations in Europe to observe migrating birds. For people interested in
birdwatching the best places for observation are around Kalloni, Skala Eressos and Sigri.
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Petrified forest
   The petrified forest of Lesvos island was formed as a
result of favourable conditions for petrifaction which prevailed on the
North Western side of the island 15-20 million years ago. Its creation is
directly associated with the volcanic activity of the greatest area of
Lesvos with its active volcano.
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Hot Springs
   The hot springs of Lesvos have been known since antiquity.
These springs are recommended for the cure of chronic diseases: rheumatism,
arthritis, skin diseases, sciatica of the hip joint, myalgic pain, illnesses of the womb.
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| Products of Lesvos |
Olive Oil
  You will have the opportunity to visit Lesvos island at the
time when all the fields are full of life and the locals are collecting the
olives. You can see how they produced olive oil in the past.
The oil from Lesvos is exceptionally light and tasty.
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Ouzo
 
Lesvos island is one of the largest and better known producers of ouzo in Greece. Ouzo is made from a very precise combination of pressed grapes, herbs and
berries.
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Traditional Cheese
 
The traditional cheese known as "Ladotyri" is produced exclusively on Lesvos island from sheep milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk.
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Salted Fish Products
 
The island of Lesvos is also well known for it's salted
sardines and sardine paste - off the gulf of Kalloni. It is the best snack to accompany your ouzo.
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Ceramics
  
There are some lovely ceramics made on Lesvos, particularly in
Agiassos and Madamados.
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