Nisiopi (The Island of Silence, or Megalonisi, or Meganisi, or simply Nisi)
According to the legend, when the Greeks left Avlida to occupy Troy, Agamemnon first went to Lesvos to capture it, because the island was an ally of Troy. When his fleet arrived at Nisiopi, thinking that it had reached Mithymna (today’s Molyvos), he ordered silence so that the soldiers would not be noticed. They disembarked […]
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest was founded in 1994 aiming to the study, research, promotion, exhibition, conservation and protection of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos. It is a legal non-profit entity and is overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The Museum is located in the village of Sigri in Western […]
Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest of Lesvos is one of the finest and rarest monuments of geological heritage worldwide. Created 20 million years ago, when volcanic materials covered and petrified the forest that was covering the area at that time. The Greek state recognizing the great environmental, geological and paleontological value of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos […]
Painting and Fine Arts
Sigri Arts Retreat is a series of art workshops, taught by established artists and serving all levels. We focus mainly on painting and creative writing, but our goal is to expand into all the arts (theater, dance, music, etc.), and therefore, we welcome professionals who would like to use our infrastructure for to host their […]
Botanical Trips
The natural wealth of Greece is huge and probably unknown to most! Really, do we know the plants in our area? The flowers, which bloom in their time each? Phrygana, aromatic and healing herbs? Shrubs and trees that grow in rivers? Greens and which of them are edible? Do we know the mushrooms, some of […]
Biking
A satisfying variety of routes, for bicycle lovers, exists in Sigri! Although there are no marked bike lanes, all roads are bike friendly – depending on size, requirements and capabilities! Children’s bicycles, with auxiliary wheels, for riding, with speeds, electric or mountain – all have their place here!The rural road to Faneromeni is paved, the […]
Boating
What can be more beautiful than a romantic boating trip! Rolling on the blue of the Aegean! To sail from Sigri – to see it from another angle, to explore its islands. It is not a dream! A dream that easily comes true!In fact, the Museum of Natural History has a boat with a glass […]
Fishing
The sea area of Sigri is famous for the variety and abundance of catches. Either with fishing line from the land (the pier or a rock that you will choose), but also by boat if you have, you will enjoy this nice pleasure that fishing gives.Remember to follow the instructions of the Port Authority and […]
Water Sports
More and more fans enjoy water sports, which are constantly developing and evolving. Sigri Bay is a safe place for all water sports lovers, even for beginners. The frequent north winds that blow in the summer, our well-known “meltemakia”, are ideal for those who want to take advantage of the air in their sails, doing […]
Underwater photography
Spectacular beauty characterizes the seabed around Sigri. In addition to marine plants, fish and mollusks and other sea animals, the seabed here hides another secret: underwater fossilized trees! Dive responsibly, following all safety rules. Respect nature.