POLICHNITOS

Polichnitos is the biggest village in population (3.162 people) and the administrative centre of the Municipality. As you approach the village you can see a military airstrip that allegedly has the perfect take off and landing specifications.As you enter Polichnitos you will be welcomed by the resident white stork on top of the tall chimney of the old Olive Press, which has now been converted to a Conference Centre and the three tiered belfry of St. George’s Chuch.

Here you can find the Town Hall, Magistrates Court, Sports Ground, Police Station, Schools, Museums, Bank, ATM, Chemists, Dentist, Health Centre, Bus Station, Taxi Rank , hardware stores, grocery stores, fishmongers, butchers, bakery, hairdressers, Beauty Centre, clothing/shoe stores,
Travel Agency ( www.lesvos-ecotourism.com  & www.greenlesvos.com ) and
Real Estate Agency ( www.greekislandsproperty.com ) and of course lots of kafeneia, cafeterias, bars. A military regiment also has its base here.

The women of Polichnitos have their own Co Operative Workshop & Shop where they prepare and sell traditional sweets, cakes, and alcoholic drinks.

Just as you exiting Polichnitos heading for Vatera, there is a left turning that will take you to the Thermal Springs of Polichnitos (www.hotsprings.gr), one of two springs in Lesvos, which is not costal.