North Aegean
Islands with an identity of their own: Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria and Lemnos.
About the region
The North Aegean is a group of large islands close to Turkey, quiet and rich in local produce: ouzo and sardines on Lesvos, mastic on Chios, wine on Samos, longevity on Ikaria. Tourism here is slower and more local than in the Cyclades.
What makes this region special
- Molyvos, the castle and the Petrified Forest on Lesvos
- The mastic villages of Chios
- The Heraion and Pythagoreion of Samos
- The festivals and hot springs of Ikaria
- The dunes and beaches of Lemnos
Across the seasons
Spring
Green islands, olive groves and hot springs without crowds.
Summer
Sea and village festivals, quieter than the Cyclades.
Autumn
Grape and olive harvests and mild weather into October.
Winter
Rainy and quiet, but the island towns stay alive.
Map · North Aegean
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Destinations in North Aegean
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