The island

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Lesvos (or Lesbos), or Mytiline as commonly referred to by the Greeks after the capital of the island, is the third biggest of all the Greek Islands. It is situated in the North Eastern Aegean Sea, adjacent to the coast of Asia Minor. The island shape resembles a plane leaf and it measures 70 km in length and 45 km in width. It is populated by app. 110.000 people. The land of Lesvos (1698 sq. km) is the result of volcanic eruptions; hence its mountainous and stony morphology with an abundance of mineral water springs. The landscape presents sharp contrasts to the eye and keeps every visitor stimulated and enchanted. The natural simplicity of the coastlines, the clarity of the sea, the mountainous magnificence of mountain Lepetymnos in the North, the abundantly wooded slopes of Agiasos built at the base of mountain Olympus in the South, and the moon like appearance of the geologically disturbed south western area around Sigri, with the unique Petrified Forest, all contribute to the attractiveness of the island. Vast olive groves ( 11 million olive trees ) , dense pine forests, sandy beaches, churches and monasteries, castles, ancient sites, traditional houses, cobbled streets, friendly and welcoming natives, local traditions and customs paint a picture which is unforgettable for every visitor, every time.

Madonna Family Hotel - Vatera, Lesvos Island, Greece

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:42:46 +0200

Our Hotel is a small apartments complex –– licensed by the National Tourist Organisation of Greece. It is located in a beautiful hillside within 130 m from the beach with striking panoramic sea views over Vatera Beach.
The location is perfect for those who like to be within nature, breathing the fresh air, listening to the sound of the birds or the waves at the beach. The complex is very near all amenities of the village. It has its own secluded gardens offering peace and privacy to its occupants - each apartment has it own sea view balcony. The ground floor apartments have their own patio.
HOTEL FACILITIES Within the site there is a Breakfast Room, a Licensed Bar (indoor & outdoor); an Internet Café and Outdoor terrace with satellite TV & BBQ. The terrace is a favourite spot for our clients where they can either have their breakfast (if they don’t wish to self cater), play table games, enjoy a cooling drink or admire the sunset over the Aegean. You are welcome to visit our fruit garden where lots of fruit is available for picking! Also the recently constructed stone terraces behind the Hotel are the ideal location for birdwatching and of course admiring the sunsets over the Aegean, from a high position. HOW TO FIND US In order to get from the Mytilini Airport to the provincial road that will lead you to Vatera, you have to drive to Mytilini town and then get out of Mytilini. If you are collecting a car from the airport ask detailed directions as road systems change often due to road and other works. Once you are properly out of Mytilini and past all the out of town shops (Double glazing, car showrooms, petrol stations etc) you carry on, until its time to turn left, following the signs leading to Agiasos & Polichnitos. (This is the second main turning to the left. The first turning to the left goes to Evriaki & Plomari). After you turn to the left you go through & past villages, olive groves, and small chapels at the roadside, (the road is full of turns) until you come to a fork junction. A water tap & trough is situated at the left fork which leads to Agiasos. The right fork leads to Polihnitos. You follow the right fork, all the way downhill on a new asphalt road , past the chapel of Agios Dimitrios on the left and then uphill to meet the pine forest, through Megali Limni (the only bit of straight road is thereabouts) and carry on to Polichnitos past the villages of Vassilika & Lisvori. When you arrive at Polihnitos, you turn to the left (after the kiosk on the left & the cafeteria at the corner), on your way to Vatera. Follow the road until you pass a petrol station on your right and then further down you see a second petrol station facing you at the bend of the road. Keep following the same road (leaving behind you the village of Vrissa on your left), driving uphill and then down hill. After the last bend of the road and 100 m before you hit the beach, turn left (you see our reflective sign at the left corner facing you) and then first lift again into our property, which is also clearly sign posted above the gate.