Tello Films proudly presents ‘Lez Go Travel Show’ (currently in Production), a globe-trotting adventure engaging with the vibrant lesbian communities around the world.Tello Film’s CEO and Film Maker Christin Baker and her fiancé and Host, Stacey Powell along with Producer Lissa Forehan will be on location for the entire International […]
We are excited to share the news that Sappho Women will be participating in this year’s Europride, held in Thessaloniki this upcoming June! Europride is a massive, week-long celebration of LGBTQI+ pride held in a different European city each year. It’s a chance for the community to come together, celebrate […]
Sunday April 14, 2024 – 11:00 am.We carry out voluntary cleaning, landscaping and aesthetic upgrading of our villages. Sappho Women has been designated to the area on the beach; from the turtle river to the end.The volunteer’s nationwide campaign “Let’s Do It Greece” is coordinated by Eressos Tourism Association with […]
Empowering Women, Building a Stronger Community Sappho Women is thrilled to announce an innovative project, “EmpowerHER,” that aims to empower women within the global LBTIQ community, with a particular focus on Lesvos, Greece. “EmpowerHER” seeks to create a supportive environment fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful connections, skill-building workshops, […]
Once again, we’re striking the IWD pose! This year’s theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’ resonates with us; now in our 24th year, it’s time for us to reflect as we recognise our role in fostering and promoting inclusion. We are passionate about bringing women together from across the globe; those with a […]
Dear friends, Kalo Mina – Happy October! Today, we find ourselves in a bittersweet moment as the 2023 festival has come to an end, and many of you have returned home or embarked on your continued global adventures. This year’s festival has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we’re deeply […]
We’ve done it! The full programme of events is published online. Thanks to Luisa from Chilli Graphics in the UK, we’re thrilled to announce that her printer version is also on its way to Antonia at Reprographics, here on the island. This marks the transition from our care to the […]
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Skala Eressos, a unique treasure of Lesvos island, lies a vibrant tapestry of restaurants, bars, and shops that invite travellers to indulge in the delights of summer. Whether you’re a devoted foodie seeking traditional Greek flavours or an adventurer in search of new tastes, […]
Dear Sappho Women community, We regret to inform you that we won’t be able to offer boat trips at this year’s International Eressos Women’s Festival. Our efforts to restore the jetty have unfortunately fallen short, preventing us from operating boat trips from Skala Eressos. While the popular women-only sunset cruise […]
Discover Ecstasy Through Dance, Music, and Meditation at the Harmonia Ecstatic Dance Festival An exceptional event is on the horizon, inviting you to embark on a unique journey of self-discovery and connection. From October 4th to 8th, the OSHO Afroz Meditation Center will come alive with a gathering that centers […]
The Eressos Tourism Association (Φορέα Ανάπτυξης και Προβολής Ερεσού) is an organisation that is dedicated to promoting tourism in Eressos, a picturesque village on the island of Lesvos, Greece. They offer detailed information on where to stay, food and drink options, and upcoming events, ensuring tourists have a seamless travel […]
Step right up and be a vital part in shaping our festival’s future by participating in our anonymous, science-based survey. At our festival, we strive to go above and beyond in meeting your every expectation. To achieve this goal, we’ve enlisted the expertise of a skilled social scientist, Prof. Dr. […]
Summer has officially kicked off in Skala Eressos, and the town is once again buzzing with excitement! The sun is shining, the temperature is rising, and businesses are welcoming their first visitors. This picturesque seaside town has awakened from its winter slumber. Skala Eressos has two imminent events lined up. […]
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience at the International Eressos Women’s Festival 2023? We’re thrilled to announce some of the confirmed acts that will be taking the stage at this year’s festival. Get ready to dance, sing, and have the time of your life! First up, we have the […]
We are thrilled to be introducing ‘Women of Light’ who will be performing under the stars here on Sappho’s soil. Two women come together to give voice to the goddesses, mystic women, saints, artists, healers and give a new breath to our days. Women of Light is a musical journey into […]
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is:#EmbraceEquity . IWD invites us to imagine a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world where difference is, above all, celebrated and valued. Together we can ALL Embrace Equity. A key part of Sappho Women’s ethos is to elevate, promote and indeed […]
We promised we’d be making some exciting announcements over the coming weeks and here’s our next offering for you. We are genuinely thrilled to be welcoming to this year’s festival the supremely gifted and talented Jenny Ball. X Factor & The Voice contestant, WINNER of Pride Stars Grand World Final, WINNER of […]
Sappho Women are working hard to prepare what we believe will be our finest festival to date. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be announcing some amazing and diverse new artists and performers who’ll be joining us this year to make sure you have the time of your […]
As the December month has well and truly begun today, we are delighted to share with you our new 10-Day Festival Wristband, and we’re doing so with a month long 15% discounted price. Get in the holiday shopping spirit and treat yourself to this early-bird offer, or give it to […]
WOW, we’ve been totally overwhelmed by your response. Thanks to ALL of you who took the time to throw your hands up in the air, we knew we could count on you. Here’s to challenging discrimination on all levels, however and whenever you feel able to. We are indeed STRONGER […]
Join us in supporting this year’s International Women’s Day theme. Get those hands up! We’re looking forward to seeing our finished gallery on the 8th March so get sending in those photos. You can send them to via email: contact@sapphowomen.org or via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sapphowomen A huge thank you […]
Good morning lovely peeps! We proudly announce that the wonderful Nadine Benjamin will be here with us again in 2021 for an utterly captivating opera performance! Expect arias from Puccini and Verdi, as well as American Song. We are so very grateful that Nadine has said ‘YES’ to celebrating our […]
SAPPHO WOMEN are proud and excited to present the Rainbow Girls! Get ready to have a gang of sweet angels, punch you in the heart! Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Vanessa May -the dynamic trio known as Rainbow Girls- have emerged as a much-loved live act both abroad and on […]
Time to get packing? New Show, New Look, New Categories….New King to be crowned! This year it’s going to be BIG! Could it be you? On Wednesday 11th September 2019 @ 21:00hrs (doors open @ 20:00hrs) the Drag Kings of Eressos return. We invite you all to take part or […]
We would like to wish ALL women in our community a happy and empowering International Women’s Day! Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in entries to our photography competition, we received in excess of 80 images and thoroughly enjoyed your creativity! Big shout out to Flamingo Beach […]
Happy World Book Day! To mark the occasion, we are inviting suggestions for your recommended holiday read (all languages welcome.) Send in the title of your favourite book by female authors via our Facebook page. Closing date for entries is 1st July 2019 (max 1 entry per person). We will […]
A big shout out to all the lovely supporters of ‘Wine Women and Words’, and all women out there who are of ‘a certain age’. That is, pre, during or post menopause. Hot on the heels of the success of the Wine Women and Words events, you are invited to […]
To beat the winter blues AND to remind you there are a few festival wristbands still available at a discounted price, we’re holding a photography competition! Let us see some of your favourite shots, not just from 2018 festival but from previous ones too. We’re giving away some great prizes […]
An Hour of Fun in Nature! Join the nature pedagogues Katharina and Undine from Germany and surprise yourself with your own senses. In this fun and challenging workshop you will develop your perception and senses by using nature. We will be walking into the hills behind the harbour so bring […]
We are delighted to announce that Eva Iglesias will return to Skala Eressos in 2019! Eva was born in London to Spanish parents and spent her informative years growing up in North London. She currently lives in Southampton, but travels all over the UK and Europe performing. Her singing career […]
