Key Tourism Figures 2018: Christiana Kalogirou, Governor of North Aegean Region

Located in the Aegean Sea, 10 amazing islands constitute a destination one wishes for and imagines to meet.

Our islands, the North Aegean islands, are unique and fascinating places.

Located in the Aegean Sea, 10 amazing islands constitute a destination one wishes for and imagines to meet.

Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Limnos, Ikaria, Agios Efstratios, Oinousses, Psara, Fournoi, Thymaina, places of beauty, delight, leisure and communication with nature and world in its inner meaning.

Monuments. World heritage monuments talk about history and magnificent landmarks. The Temple of Hera on Samos and Nea Moni on Chios. Significant archaeological sites such as Poliochne on Limnos, Sanctuary of Klopedi on Lesvos and the Tunnel of Efpalinos on Samos, as well as traditional settlements such as the medieval villages of Chios, Molyvos on Lesvos and Ano Vathi on Samos, testify the long-standing history and invite the visitor to meet past aspects of our civilization, learn about them and reflect.

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We invite you all to visit the unique constellation of our islands… to follow the trails of an unforgettable experience.

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Moreover, the protected by UNESCO Geopark of Lesvos with the Petrified Forest, the NATURA sites such as the Halaris Gorge on Ikaria, the lakes of Alyki and Chortarolimni on Limnos, the mountain complexes of Kerkis and Karvounis on Samos and the Gulf of Kalloni on Lesvos address an amazing open invitation for memorable encounters.

A range of alternative activities, from cycling to sailing, from diving to climbing, complete the exceptional features of all these destinations of unspoiled nature.

We invite you all to visit the unique constellation of our islands.

We invite you to follow the trails of an unforgettable experience.