🌊 Sea Tourism

Discover Lesvos from the sea — a world of endless blue, hidden coves, and unexplored depths.

With over 370 kilometres of coastline, Lesvos is an emerging paradise for sea lovers and marine activities. From romantic cruises and scuba diving to adrenaline-filled water sports, the island offers countless experiences for every taste.

🛶 Activities & Experiences

🚤 Boat Excursions
Discover secluded beaches, sea caves, and untouched shores. Choose from private or group tours that can include snorkeling, onboard meals, and swim stops.

🛶 Kayak & SUP
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned paddlers, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are great ways to explore the Gulf of Gera, Nifida, Agios Ermogénis, and the beaches of Petra.

🤿 Diving & Snorkeling
The island’s volcanic landscape hides enchanting underwater worlds. Dive schools operate in Sigri, Plomari, and Petra, while snorkeling is enjoyable almost everywhere.

⛵ Sailing & Cruises
Mytilene, Plomari, and Petra offer yacht-charter services with organized routes to remote beaches, tiny islets, and sunset sails on the open sea.

🎣 Recreational Fishing
For those who love tranquility and a close connection with nature, rod- or boat-based fishing is ideal—especially in the quiet harbors of Perama and Skala Polichnitou.

🪁 Windsurfing, Kitesurfing & Water-skiing
Along the shores of Vatera, Eresos, and Petra, reliable winds and open bays create perfect conditions for more extreme sports. Schools and equipment rentals are available during the summer months.

📍 Top Locations

🐚 Melinda & Panagia Kryfi – a unique sea route accessible only by water

🐠 Nisiopi (Sigri) – diving in an underwater petrified forest

⛵ Agios Fokas – Vatera – sailing amid the rugged beauty of the south

🌅 Petra – Molyvos – sunset boat ride along the northern coast

📅 When to Go

The best time for water sports is from May to September, when temperatures are ideal and the winds are mild. For diving and snorkeling, the summer months provide excellent visibility and pleasantly warm water.

🎓 Lessons & Equipment

Many beaches host dedicated water-sports schools offering windsurfing, SUP, scuba-diving, and water-ski lessons for all ages and skill levels. All gear is provided on site, with professional supervision and a strong focus on safety.

📍 Where to Go

  • Mytilene – Neapoli – Agios Ermogénis: for snorkeling, traditional kaiki boat trips, and seaside dining.
  • Skala Kallonis: ideal for families and marine-life spotting.
  • Nifida & Vatera: go-to beaches for every kind of water activity.
  • Sigri & Nisiopi: perfect for organised diving adventures and geological exploration.

🌊 Why You Should Experience It

Lesvos from the sea is something else entirely—serene, vibrant, and eye-opening. It’s more than a swim; it’s exploration, adventure, meditation, and a deep connection with the landscape. Whatever you’re searching for, the Aegean delivers it here in abundance.