Lesvos, the place that in the distant geological past was covered by dense tropical forests, today is the island of intense contrasts with such a rich biodiversity. Without doubt it deserves the characterization "botanical paradise of the Aegean”.

A true "Garden of Eden" that spreads all over the island, from the peaks of Olympus to the desert beaches of Nissiopi.

Divided into 3 parts with completely different vegetation, which perfectly follows the geological map of the rocks: vast silver-green olive groves in the southeastern part upon limestones and slates, dense green forests of pine, chestnut, and oak trees, descendants of the primitive Miocene species, in the central part upon the ophiolitic rocks, which were formed in the depths of the ocean of Tethys and were later compressed - folded - broken and lifted creating the terrestrial area. Last but not least, the lonely, low bushes in the dry, arid northern, western and southwestern part, where the eruptions of the old volcanoes covered the earth with volcanic ash and lava.

In all this green we can detect the unexpected colors of orchids, poppies, daisies, peonies, rhododendrons, laurels, hyacinths, lilies filling the landscape with purple, blue, yellow, pink, red, white and their intoxicating aromas, a source of inspiration for poets and artists from antiquity to the present day.

We invite you to travel, walk around and discover the natural treasures of the island!

Let’s celebrate together the week that is dedicated to the beauty of the European Geoparks!

Share with us moments of fun and learning for the whole family though the Museum’s website while we STAY HOME, until the moment we will be able to SAFELY travel again to visit the Lesvos Geopark.