Lesvos on Fire
At least five homes were destroyed by a fire which raged out of control for a second day Friday on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos, the fire service said. Local authorities declared an emergency in three parts of the islands, as 100 firefighters and army conscripts battled the flames, helped by two water-dropping helicopters and two airplanes. Elsewhere in Greece, forest fires were brought under control near Athens and in central Greece. Fire warnings are in effect for several Aegean islands and parts of the southern mainland due to high winds and temperatures. On Thursday, more than 400 children were evacuated from a summer camp near because of a nearby blaze.
Summer samplings of Methimneos Wine of Lesvos
The Methimnaios Wine, the wine of Lesvos that has acquired international fame, will take part in events that will become in each corner of island coming close to Lesvos public. These events are following:
– Friday of 14 July from 23:00 and up to late, sampling of Methimneos in the Bar Restaurant Giraffe in Kratigos.
– From Thursday of 20 July up to Sunday of 23 July and from the 8 afternoon until the 12 evening, attendance of Methimneos in the Feast of Ouzo of the Municipality of Mitilini at the Epano Scala.
– Friday of 28 July from the 9 evening up to late, sampling of Methimneos in the Bar Restaurant Barracuda in Haramida beach. The event co-organise the Methimneos and the Barracuda bar.
– Friday 3 August and hour 7 the afternoon, presentation of Methimneos in the Natural History Museum of Lesvos Petrified Forest in Sigri. It will follow projection of French cinematographic adaptation of book "the Naked Girl” of writer Nikos Athanasiadi titled "L'arbre sous la mer" (the Tree under the Sea), that is reported in the Sigri. The event co-organises the Methimneos and the Museum.
All the old and new friends of Methimneos, are welcome in these events, with which they will have the possibility of coming in personal contact with his producers and are informed by first hand for this 100% Lesvos wine, that was recently characterized from international fame American specialist Miles Lambert-Go'cs, as "one of the better red wines of Aegean, remarkable between the wines of the entire Mediterranean".
At the same time with these events, the visiting wine factory of Methimneos in Hydira, that already it has opened for conducted tours from 1 July, will remain open for the common until 30 September, daily from 9 in the morning until the 6 afternoon.
Motorbike and motorcycle rentals in mytilini and Molivos
Make a reservation with the Best Lesvos rent a bike company capable to serve any of your requests, they will deliver your motorbike or motorcycle to you anywhere on the island whether you want it at the port of Mytilene, the airport or at your hotel! With branches in Mitilini, Molyvos Lesvos and in the Sunrise hotel in Eftalou they are ready to offer service 24 hours a day. With qualified personnel and knowledge for over 15 years it is sure that you will be 100% satisfied. This motorbike rental company own 55 brand new motorbikes, motorcycles and scooters at several sizes and types continuously renewing them, they also own a garage so it is sure that all bikes are in smooth condition and there is nothing to worry about but your pleasant and relaxing holidays. Yannis the owner is a great guy and he and his staff will be happy to serve you and answer any of your questions about Lesvos Island.
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1 Day Jeep safari tours on North Lesvos every Thursday and Friday
For those who enjoy their vacation in Molivos, Petra or Anaxos we have scheduled a daily jeep tour every Thursday and Friday to the north part of Lesvos Island. The tour is starting from Molivos at 09:00 am passing from small villages and paths through pine the pine forest we reach the mountain of Lepetimnos for an astonished view of the coasts, we visit several archaeological monuments and pale Christian churches to rest and swim in a sandy beach with crystal waters but also to enjoy traditional tastes in a small tavern next to the waves.
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