Cushioned in the northern Aegean Sea by the coast of Turkey, Lesbos is a Greek island with much to offers travellers. The natural beauty of the island and the sea, the thousands of years of history and hospitable people make this a Mediterranean Eden.
December is one of the coldest months of the year to visit Lesbos but don't let that deter you. The average high temperature is 14 degrees Celsius and the low is 9 degrees. The real negative to visiting in December is the rainfall. An average of 145 mm of precipitation fall in Lesbos fall during December, and an average of 12 days out of the month see rain.
If rainy weather isn't enough to deter you from visiting the Mediterranean, stop into the Church of Panagia Glykofilousa in Petra. This Byzantine era church is accessed by 114 steps carved into the rocky hill. This church is the most significant and beautiful on the island. In addition, the yard has breath-taking views of Petra and the rocky coast of the Aegean Sea.
Located only 3 kilometres, or a 5 minutes' drive away from Petra is the village of Anaxos. Here is a well-rated local restaurant and bar called Omega. Omega is open from breakfast until late in the morning to meet diners' needs. The menu is full of local Greek favourites as well as vegetarian options. Renowned for their friendly hosts and staff, the home cooked food comes in generous portions at a great price.
For a quaint, charming stay during your holiday, the Sea Horse Hotel is a lovely option. Seated right on the Molivos Harbour is a privately owned and intimate hotel that exudes comfort. With balconies that open up to the harbour, the simple but comfortable rooms of the Sea Horse come with a safe, satellite television and air conditioning that you can control. Continental breakfast is provided in the sea-side cafeteria before you start on the day's adventures.
