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  1. marie gizelle says:

    Anywhere in Greece is beautiful, now another one added to my must-visit! From your photos, it seem not as touristy as other islands, but thanks for the heads up. Will keep your experiences in mind. Beautiful place! Hopefully next time won’t get postponed.

  2. Skala looks like such a beautiful place! The Cliff Walk looks stunning and the sunsets look magical. Thanks for the great guide!

  3. That’s such a beautiful post. I can’t wait to visit the North Aegean. We were torn between here and Lemnos. I think i’m gonna have to visit both to explore and enjoy the windy conditions.

  4. What a charming town! I had never heard of it before, but I like that it isn’t as well known as other places in the Greek Islands. Also love the blend of Turkey and Greece present in the culture.

  5. What a dream. I’ve never been to Greece, but it’s on my bucket list! I love the more lowkey off-the-beaten-path places like this, looks amazing! Thank you for sharing all the pictures and info!! <3

  6. I didn’t even know about Lesvos Island and it’s so close to Turkey. It seems like there are many Greek off the beaten path experiences here. I have only been to the popular Islands but this will now be added to the list of Islands to see in Greece. I wonder how many Islands there are in Greece.

  7. WOW so in depth and full of great recommendations- thank you! Greece is high on my list for my first overseas trip!

  8. Wahhh!!!😍 I have heard so many amazing things about Greece and its various islands. We’re currently planning our trip and I can’t decide where to go! A few friends have recommended the aegean islands and getting away from the cruise routes. One mentioned Lesvos – so I’m going to check that out, especially after reading this!

  9. Thank you for those amazing photos and reliable info. It’s awesome that you got to live and work here. I love reading posts like this rather than a glimspe of an island for a day or two, just gives me more insight. Can’t wait to go to Greece as soon

  10. This looks beautiful! I have been to Corfu, but it looks like it is time for a return visit to Greece and a new Island. I’d love to hike up both sides of the town. I’d also love to enjoy the watersports here

  11. Oh the islands look beautiful. That sunset! And the beautiful blue water… and then you mentioned camel spiders lol. I had to google it and oh my. I really like your photography too. 

  12. I was loving the sound of this island and especially the town, as I prefer to get off the beaten path and experience the culture.  I could likely handle the scorpions, but i’d be rubbish with the spiders. Having said that though, I am a water sports freak so I would likely tolerate them for the great water conditions.

  13. Greece is such a beautiful paradise with so many hidden gems. Your post is absolutely perfect for first timers, filled with so many recommendation especially on places to eat and drink. And great to hear of islands outside of the typical santorini and mykonos.

  14. Great post! Beautiful images, I bet living there was a great way to discover the best things to try here.

  15. This looks wonderful! I particularly like the bars and eateries on the water – the epitome of a vacation. Although I’m living in Europe, I have visited so many countries far away – and made it to Greece for the first time only about a year ago.
    It was winter, hence I spent my time in Athens and Meteora, however, decided to be back as soon as possible – for the islands. So this is a great inspiration.

  16. I’m sold the moment you said one is UNESCO Geopark and another is a petrified forest! I’d totally want to visit Skala Eressos & Lesvos. OMG, you are absolutely lucky to have been living in this island and being able to slow travel to these places. Cliff walk and chapel walk, both look fantastic. Even with your old phone pics from 2014, the pictures are still great!

  17. Carol Colborn says:

    Greek towns like Skála Eressos, and the island of Lesvos are so magical, as I have heard from so many. And to have Turkish influences, are really appealing to me. I love the history on some of the greek islands. How great does the view look from the chapel.

  18. Wow! This place is interesting. Happy to know that the locals are friendly and there are many restaurants available. Would love to see the sculptures up close. Thank you for sharing your adventure. 

  19. Kanupriyaa says:

    I am always looking for lesser known islands in Greece to travel to and you just gave me another one. And it’s great you can get a ferry across from Athens. The long journey is worth it to find somewhere new. I can’t wait to read your other posts on Greece

  20. Sounds like a hidden gem of an island. I’d love to read more about lesvos. Skala’s access to water sports and a small quant village makes it all the more appealing. I tried gyros and tzatsiki on a trip to berlin i’d love to try the real thing.

  21. Subhashish Roy says:

    Wow what a beautiful place and so less crowded as well. Love it. The Chapel Walk looks very interesting apart from the sea front which is marvelous. We are planning a trip to Greece this October as it got postponed due to the virus. Looks like it may be easy to visit when we are in Turkey too.

  22. Shreya Saha says:

    This is something very new to me! I was not aware of these interesting places like Skala Eressos. Greece in my bucket list and I am surely going to include this place especially when it is also an UNESCO Geopark. I could see great recommendations of places to eat as well. The chapel walk seem to be really interesting.

  23. Puloma Bhattacharya says:

    Skala looks stunning. This would be a perfect addition to exploring the Greek islands. The water looks too calm and pristine for windsurfing and sailing on your pictures, but I imagine you were out on the water when it got windy. The beachfront restaurants, with that sunset… wow

  24. Linda (LD Holland) says:

    Your post certainly has me dreaming of island time and Lesvos. 
    Those blue waters would send us to the beach.  Or underwater for some scuba diving.  And we would definitely stick around for those sunsets!  One day we will add this to a Greek Island tour.

  25. When I read that there’s PADI in Skala, I have no doubt that this island has beautiful underworld just like on the surface. I thin it’s good that Skala is not as famous as the places on Santorini, so they still can maintain the crowds in their island. Although it can change in any time soon. How funny that the Aeolian Village Resort, a family resort, is surrounded by nudist beaches on the left and right sides.

  26. Greece has so many amazing places outside of the super popular Santorini, Mykonos and Zakynthos. Lesvos looks so beautiful and I am sure that it is not as crowded and touristy so you get to actually experience the entire area. Will certainly plan a visit there. Thank you for sharing!

  27. Tanya Michelle says:

    Skala is definitely on my list now!
    Greece is way up high on my list, obviously, but there are sooo many islands – I don’t know which one to choose. With this post, and your other one of Lefkada you didn’t make it easier for me. It looks just marvelous, and I’m adding them both to my list.

  28. I haven’t been to Skála Eressos yet. It seems such an exciting place with great things to do. I only know mainland Greece and I was there as a child, I would love to visit the Greek islands. It’s great to see that it is a blend of Greek and Turkish influence in its architecture, cuisine, and general effect.

    The cliffs and Chapel Walk sound perfect. I would love to see the Monastery of Moni Pithariou as well. And I like your where-to-eat recommendations. 

  29. This is the best part of reading, it opens your mind. Somehow Greece was always associated with Santorini. I have heard about Lesvos but never read much about it. After reading your detailed article, I realized it is a beautiful place to visit and explore. During my trip to Greece I will surely add this in the itinerary.

  30. What a beautiful island! I have heard before that Lesvos was a beautiful island to visit, but I never knew it was this pretty. I would love to visit. I would definitely stop in Skála Eressos as there seem to be quite a few things to do here.