Mytilene Kayani, floor apartment with a beautiful view.

Fully equipped apartment, with a nice view of Mytilene. Spacious interiors 80sq.m. & exclusive use of a 30sq.m. terrace Suitable for holidays, or for remote work. Very close to Theofilos museum, the Aegean University or the city's shores. - With a 35-minute flight from Athens or Thessaloniki you will be in Mytilene, opposite the coast of Asia Minor. - In 15 minutes by car from the airport or port you will be at the house, in the suburb of Taxiarches (or Kayani). The space Lesvos is central and east is green, with cool ravines full of plane trees or walnut trees and overgrown with olive groves, pines or tamarisk trees from the mountains to its beaches. West of the landscape is changing. Here there is one of the largest worldwide Geopark of 150 square km "petrified forest". It was created millions of years ago by the activity of the volcanoes of the area, when their ash covered the area and then with Geological upheavals revealed - now fossilized - countless findings from the flora and fauna of this prehistoric era. Today, huge tree logs, redwoods, etc. are exhibited in this "forest". There are also many finds of the fauna of the island of that time in the remarkable "Museum of Natural History" that operates there, in Sigri. In addition to the special morphology, geological interest and natural beauty, the island has a very large cultural, historical, and religious heritage. In ancient times here flourished: -the lyric poetry with Sappho, Alcaios, and Arion, -the botanical-pharmacology with Theophrastus, student of Aristotle and this is where he lived -one of the seven sages of ancient Greece, Pittacus the Mytilineos . In modern times Lesvos was the place of origin - Argyris Eftaliotis ( who first translated the epic works ofHomer, Iliad and Odysseia into the Municipal language), -the folk painter Theofilos (who created in a "knife" style his famous works), as well as -the poet Odysseus Elytis (Nobel Prize in literature) etc. Finally, throughout the year, many believers visit Lesvos for its famous monasteries. " of Saint Raphael " in Thermi, " of Taxiarchis" in Mantamados , " of Panagia" in Agiasos, " the Monastery of Leimonos" in Kalloni " the Monastery of Pythari" in Eresos, etc. Guest access The house is located in the amphitheater suburb of Taxiarches (or Kagiani) of Mytilene. It is 15'drive from the port, the city center, or the airport and just 5' from the University of the Aegean and the sea, where its coastline - depending on the season - is ideal for swimming, jogging, cycling, walking, or relaxing in its cafes. One km from the house is - "The Theophilos Museum" with the works painted by this folk painter towards the end of his life on canvas, at the urging of Eleftheriadis-Teriant, (while until then he painted on the walls of cafes, taverns or wherever he was hosted) and -“ the Eleftheriad-Terrid Museum” with its library and collection of modern art paintings of this famous Lesvos art critic, working in Paris in the first half of the 20th century. In the neighborhood just -a 100 meters from the house, is the tavern - ouzeri " of Antonis" famous for its island cuisine and the traditional "dishes" it offers in its beautiful panoramic view terrace and - 50 meters away, in the large churchyard, at "Cafe Taxiarhes" you can enjoy a coffee, soft drink or traditional sweets during the day and pizza, ouzo or beer with nice varieties in the evening, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the coast of Asia Minor. Finally, at " Akrotiri" one km below you will find: - Mini Market, bakery, bakery, liquor store, pharmacy, etc. Other things to note Lesvos with its colors, fragrances, special "cuisine" (fish, shells, several cured meats, ladotyria and its famous ouzo). Its great beaches (Charamida in Mytilene, Agios Isidoros in Plomari, Vatera & Nifida in Polychnitos, Kagia in Skala Sykamias, Anaxos in Petra, Skala Eressos, etc.) But also for its special destinations, with geological interest (Sigri), wetlands (Kalloni Bay), religious (Panagia Agiasou, Agios Rafail, Taxiarchis Mantamadou), tourist (Molyvos, Skala Eresos, Skala Sykamias, Plomari, etc.) It is a very good proposal for short getaways, or for holidays and relaxation in a beautiful and interesting place. The house can accommodate a group of two couples, or a family of 2-5 members. Registration Details 00000572238