Skala Eressos
Birthplace of Sappho
For women, lesbian travellers, solo travellers, couples, families and groups of friends, the small seaside village of Skala Eressos offers the opportunity to relax, slow down and enjoy life at your own pace.
For decades, women from around the world have been drawn to Skala Eressos and the birthplace of Sappho, the ancient Greek poet whose writing about love between women has given the area a unique place in lesbian history and culture.
This relaxed beach village offers an easy-going alternative to some of the larger and busier Greek island resorts. Whether you come alone, with a partner, with family or with friends, Skala Eressos has a way of letting you settle into its rhythm very quickly.
“Someone, I tell you, in another time will remember us.”
~ Sappho
Sunset in Paradise
Skala Eressos is home to a beautiful long beach, with bars, cafés and traditional tavernas lining much of the waterfront.
For lovers of sun and sea, the wide bay offers clear water, plenty of space for swimming and some particularly beautiful sunsets over the Aegean.
Feel at home
Stay close to the heart of the village within easy reach of a cooling cocktail, or wander further along the beach if you prefer somewhere quieter.
Several local bars and businesses are lesbian-owned or have longstanding connections with the international women’s and lesbian community that returns to Skala Eressos year after year.
Enjoy yourself
Enjoy the day’s catch in one of the traditional local tavernas, or choose from the cafés, bars and restaurants along the seafront and boardwalk.
Spend an evening at a party or live music event, or watch a film under the stars at the village’s open-air cinema, which also becomes one of the main venues of the International Eressos Women’s Festival each September.
If you are looking for something quieter, the village and surrounding area also offer yoga, wellbeing activities, walking and plenty of opportunities simply to enjoy the landscape.
Walkers, nature lovers and birdwatchers will find much to explore across Lesvos, alongside archaeological sites, traditional villages, thermal springs and a rich natural environment.
Water sports, boat trips, excursions, cycling and other outdoor activities are also available locally.
