Lesvos island is famous for its traditional products of its land and sea that surrounds it. Many goods can be bought on the island and on either culinary or in sensory pleasures. Oil, scented soaps, jams, halva Agiasotikos, spirits, oil cheese, salted fish, wood, ceramics, textiles, traditional pastas, local jams, local wine, walnuts, apples, cherries, herbs, honey, antiques, textiles are some of the species that you can buy either the city or in villages.
Ouzo
What else could better accompany the delicious fish and other delicacies of Lesbian kitchen, from the known favorite ouzo, which is almost synonymous with the island. Many distilleries and the specific variety of anise that is found only in our country, confirm the best tradition of the island in the production of ouzo.
Olive oil
Incomparable in taste and aroma of the best nutritional properties of olive oil of Lesvos is a true gift of nature. The island has over 11,000,000 trees. The olive oil of Lesvos, is characterized by its lightweight yet textured, light golden color, pleasant aroma and distinctive delicate taste. For its exceptional quality, the oil of Lesvos has been awarded many times in international exhibitions. In Beauty, is also the first organic farm that took place in Greece in 1990.
Cheese
With a long tradition in dairy products, Lesvos, famous for its oil cheese, feta and cheese. After three months submerged in olive oil of excellent quality, ladotyri acquires the familiar spicy flavor that makes it unique appetizer.
Kalloni Sardines
Renowned worldwide Kalloni sardines, with the taste of conquering more followers every year. Whether eaten fresh, in one of the many traditional tavernas by the sea or salted, sardines of Kalloni, vindicating their reputation.
Ceramics
The island has a great tradition, ceramics and pottery artifacts. A stroll through the streets of Agiasos or Mantamadou will convince you that the island is not unfairly one of the centers of traditional pottery.
Woodcut – Icons
The wood of olive, chestnut and walnut, is transformed in the hands of experienced craftsmen of the island, a beautiful furniture or painting.
Honey
Υou can find it at every point of the island. At some areas, such as pine Kalloni you can try other flavors like pine or flower honey.
Traditional recipes of Women Cooperatives
The women’s cooperatives are active in many areas of the island and beyond the unique artifacts, utilize their craft and local traditional recipes. Sweets, chestnuts, pastels, pies, jams, liqueurs, are just some of the “specials”, which can easily be found – along with all other local products – in various shops selling traditional products at the waterfront of Mytilene.