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Skala Kalloni in Lesvos

Skala Kalloni can be compared to Lesvos' navel and is the perfect starting point for excursions to other parts of the island. The village is located in the middle of the island at Kalloni Bay, one of Lesvos' two huge bays, the other is called Gera on the south eastern part of the island, not far from Mytilini.

 

The child-friendly beach in Skala Kalloni on Lesvos in Greece.

The child-friendly beach in Skala Kalloni.

 

The square with restaurants in Skala Kalloni on Lesvos.

The square with restaurants in Skala Kalloni.

 

There are many good tavernas and restaurants in Skala Kalloni.

The square with restaurants in the other direction.

 

Skala Kalloni is the main place for sardine fishing on Lesvos, so this is a perfect place if you want to try to eat the island's "national dish", preferably on the fish taverna Mimis located in the main square of the village. Once you have eaten, you can walk down to the small fishing port from where your newly eaten sardines most probably have been landed the same morning.

 

The Fish Taverna Mimis in Skala Kalloni.

The Fish Taverna Mimis in Skala Kalloni.

 

Sardines, grilled octopus and fasolakia in Skala Kalloni.

Here I sit and enjoy sardines, grilled octopus and fasolakia.

 

Skala Kalloni is the main place for sardine fishing in Lesvos.

Skala Kalloni is the main place for sardine fishing in Lesvos.



If you want to go for a swim, you have two beaches to choose from, one on each side of the fishing port. The left beach is more exploited than the right one, otherwise they are similar. The sand - which can be really hot - changes from gray to light brown. The beach is shallow and child friendly. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent, and there are plenty of tavernas backing the beach. Just north of the village lies Skala Kalloni's great brother Kalloni.

 

The beach of Skala Kalloni in Lesvos.

The beach of Skala Kalloni in one direction.

 

Skala Kalloni beach in Lesvos.

The beach of Skala Kalloni in the other direction.

 

The long sandy beach in Skala Kalloni.

The beach is as long as you can see.

 

The sandy beach in Kalloni Bay is one of the longest in Lesvos.

Part of the beach in Skala Kalloni.

Sunbeds and parasols are available for hire and there are tamarisk trees for shade.

Sunbeds and parasols are available for hire and there are tamarisk trees for shade.

 

Rent hammocks at the beaches of Lesvos in Greece.

Hammocks are also available for rent, but they look quite uncomfortable.

 

Bars and cafes in Skala Kalloni on Lesbos.

Above the beach are several nice bars.

 

ACCOMMODATION IN SKALA KALLONI

Skala Kalloni is as said a perfect starting point for exploring the rest of Lesvos. It is also a popular tourist resort with all kinds of tourist amenities, so you do not have to go anywhere else, if you do not want to. Many birdwatchers stays in Skala Kalloni since it is close to the big salt marshes a few kilometres east of the village.

 

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WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN SKALA KALLONI

 

Don't miss the wetland with flamingos near Skala Kalloni when you travel to Lesvos.

Don't miss the wetland near Skala Kalloni, which you can read about here »

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