History, Culture of Lesvos
In prehistoric times it had many names as Lasia, Imerti, Pelasgia, Issa, etc. The legend states that the first settler was Makaras, son of Helios, the most famous among the legendary kings who had five daughters: Mytilene, Mythimna, Issa, Antissa and Arisvi and four sons: Eresos, Kydrolaos, Neandros...

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The Castle of Methoni
In the southeastern side of Peloponnese stands, full of pride, the immense fortress of Methoni and occupies the whole cape. In this small peninsula is a small town, which had been fortified since ancient times and was famous for its port.
According to Pausanias, the city is named Mothoni. It ...

Temple of Epicure Apollo
Southwest of Andritsena, in 14 km, on a prestigious and wild mountainous scenery, at an altitude of 1130 meters, at the Mount Kotili, in a place that in antiquity was called Vasses (meaning a small valley between the rocks), is located the magnificent temple of Epicure Apollo, one of the largest tem...

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