The islands of the North Aegean, so very different from one another have something that brings them together and yet makes them stand out: Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Limnos, Ikaria, Agios Efstratios, Iroiki Nissos of Psara, Oinousses, Fournoi and Thymaina.
Significant destinations, with history’s marks still easily discernible, are living organisms of multifaceted cultural activity and expression, with popular events and traditions, performing and visual art forms, and practices. They are places of culture and worship, with a long history lost in the depths of time. As some of them have been inhabited since prehistoric times, they bear uninterrupted traces of the works of the people who lived there. Settlements, ancient and Byzantine sites, Ottoman, Medieval and Genovese castles stand imperious, defying the centuries and awaiting visitors, so that they may take them on a journey back to other times. These islands are havens for long gastronomic itineraries. Each one offers unique flavors and gastronomical delights. Wine, ouzo, olive oil, honey, dairy produce, seafood, mezedes (appetizers) and traditional sweets are flavorsome revelations to visitors, which combined with the unique natural environment and variety of scenery lead them to trails for exploration and recreation. Travelers - explorers and nature lovers, visit these islands every year, discovering their personal heaven on earth. Countless beautiful beaches, wetlands, waterfalls, petrified forests, hiking paths, thematic trails and places of special ecological interest, dense forests of pine, walnut, oak, olive groves, mastic trees offer unique and carefree moments to each and every visitor.
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