The town of Plomari Lesvos

Plomari is a picturesque town and the second largest of Lesvos. Plomari, located 42 kilometers southwest of Mytilene, was built in 1842 and has good landscaping, traditional mansions but also nice modern buildings, parks and lots of greenery.

The entire region was called Flumaria or Plumaria from the old days. The name probably comes from the Latin “Plumarius”, i.e. decorator or the Genoese “Plumare”, i.e. river, or the plums milky plants of the area.

Its inhabitants are mainly engaged in olive cultivation and the production of the famous Plomari ouzo. About 4 kilometers before you reach Plomari, you will come across the imposing facilities of the famous Plomari Ouzo Isidoros Arvanitou, where you will learn the legend of the impressive course of a historic Plomari distillery.

Visit the mansion, with its magnificent architectural houses and the century-old plane tree, the Cultural Center – one of the old soap factories -, the Ecclesiastical Museum, the Folklore Collection, the Ouzo Museum – in the premises of the Barvagianni ouzo factory, at the entrance of the city – and the Polycenter of Plomari, with the museum-exhibition “Nautical, Industrial and Commercial Plomari of the beginning of the century”.

Also, the remarkable churches of Agios Nikolaos, with the icon of Pantokrator and the dedications of Odessa, and of Agia Paraskevi and the catacombs of Agia Magdalene, at a distance of about 16 kilometers from Plomari.

In the area of Plomari there are many beautiful villages, all surrounded by dense olive groves, such as Paleochori, Neochori, Megalochori, Akrasi, Ampeliko, Plagia and Trygonas, which are worth visiting.

To the east of Plomari and at a distance of 2 kilometers is the seaside resort of Agios Isidoros, with one of the largest and cleanest beaches of Lesvos, and to the west the picturesque Ammoudeli. Also very nice is the beach of Agia Barbara and Melinda, ideal for fishing, 6 kilometers outside Plomari. Most beaches have equipment for water sports.

Plomari is one of the most touristic areas of Lesvos. You will find hotels, rooms for rent and apartments according to your preferences and your mood and you will have many options for entertainment. Every year Plomari offers many opportunities to visit it with its cultural events and celebrations as well as its permanent exhibition, conference and cultural spaces.

At the end of July, don’t miss the horse races, the “Benjaminia” with music and dance events, which are organized in honor of Benjamin of Lesbi and last from August 20 to 30, and the ouzo Festival. A great religious celebration takes place on December 6, the feast of the city’s patron saint, Agios Nikolaos.