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Links to information on enjoying the islands of the Aegean. Chios, Icaria, Lemnos, Limnos, Lesvos (Lesbos), Samos, Thassos, and others.
Chios - The Greek Island of Chios - Chios Travel - Travel in Greece
Chios - Explore the Greek island of Chios, with mild year-round weather, fascinating folk arts, and beautiful natural wonders.
Samothraki Dance Festival
What is the story on this year's Samothraki dance festivals?
Island of the Week - Lesbos (Lesvos)
Visit the famed isle of Sappho in the Aegean sea.
Sappho, Greece's Greatest Poetess
Plato called Sappho "The Tenth Muse"; though little of her work has survived, its emotional power is timeless.
Camping Sites
Enjoy the beauty of Chios at a convenient campground.
Chios - Sightseeing
Sites from all periods make Chios an interesting exploration for the archeologically-minded. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Icaria - General Information
Outstanding website offering abundant information on all aspects of Ikarian life, as well as useful tourist info. Locally produced.
Ikarian Youth
Informative and fun page on Icaria (Ikaria) from its youth leadership group.
Icaria - Map
Simple map of the island.
Islands of the Northeast Aegean - General
More mysterious islands from GNTO, featuring Lesvos (Lesbos), Ikaria, Samos, and others.
Learn Greek on Ikaria
Find out about this adult program to learn Greek while staying on this lovely island.
Lesbos - History and Culture
Get acquainted with the rich history of Lesbos at this informative site from GreekNET.
Lesbos - Hotels - General
Here's a selection of Lesbos lodgings from Matt Barrett. Includes some bargains ($20 -$30 doubles, really) checked out by this Lesbos native.
Lesbos - Hotels - General
Names and phone numbers of hotels, apartment buildings, and other accomodations in the Eressos area. Details very skimpy.
Lesbos - Hotels - General
Here's a selection of Lesbos lodgings from Matt Barrett. Includes some bargains ($20 -$30 doubles, really) checked out by this Lesbos native.
Lesbos - Hotels - General
Names and phone numbers of hotels, apartment buildings, and other accomodations in the Eressos area. Details very skimpy.
Lesvos, Lemnos, and Agio Efstratios
A look at Lesvos and its neighboring island of Lemnos, plus a rare peek at Agios Efstratios, an islet nearby.
Lesvos - Mytilene
Official website for tourism in Mytilene, listing many hotels and restaurants along with some cultural information about the city and island.
Lesbos - Sightseeing - Eressos - Monuments
Detailed information on the monuments, monasteries, and museums of the Eressos area. From GreekNET.
Lesbos - Sightseeing - Petrified Forest
If you visit Lesbos, don't miss the largest petrified forest in the world, revealing the remains of many vanished species.
Lesbos - Towns - Mithymna (Molyvos)
Detailed look at this active arts town with traditional architecture on the island of Lesbos. Check out the nearby hot springs of Eftalou. From Greeknet.
Lesbos - Towns - Scala Eressos - Sappho's Birthplace
Virtually visit the town that claims Sappho as a native daughter.
Lesbos - Travel Agents - Krinellos Tourist Agency
Located in Skala Eressos, Krinellos' offers tours, car rentals, and other tourist services.
Lesbos - Travel Agents - Panatella Holidays
Travel agency with offices in Thessaloniki and Lesbos. Offers on-line car rentals.
Lesvos - General Info - More than Just Another Greek Island
From Lesvos-resident Matt Barrett, an insider's look at this relatively untouched, fascinating island, including the ouzo "capital" of Plomari.
Samos - Car Rental Agencies
Quick references for personal transportation on this island.
Samos and Ikaria - Sightseeing
Try the Tunnel of Eupalinos for a bit of engineering archeology. Archaeological digs are active on Ikaria, - the site of Kambo gives a taste of the future of the past here. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Samos Island - General Info
History and mythology blend at this site introducing the pleasures of Samos.

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