The Aegean Regatta has now left Molyvos. What an amazing few days it has been. The Regatta brings a vibrancy and urgency to Molyvos which is normally totally relaxing. I am sure that everyone who visited during this time will take away memories of a very different Molyvos.
This is a fantastic video of the start of the Regatta from YouTube. You might not speak Greek but the images are stunning.
At last I can tell you about a project I have been helping the Tourist Association with. To mark the 2013 Aegean Regatta, ELTA (the Greek Post Office) is releasing a set of 10 Aegean Regatta Postcards in a folder. They feature landscapes from Petra, Molyvos and Skala Sykaminias. I am really pleased to be able to tell you that 7 of the images used in the folder and postcard set are mine. My 15 minutes of fame has arrived at last!
The sets are available now from the Post Office in Molyvos and will also be available from a kiosk in Molyvos Harbour during the Regatta weekend. They cost €7.80 for the set, a real bargin.
If you can’t get to Molyvos and would like a set, simply send me an email and I will give you details of how we can get them to you.
Who will you send your Aegean Regatta Postcards to?
There are also special commemorative sets of 4 envelopes and 10 stamps available on line directly from Hellenic Post’s philately website.
If you would like to see the on line version simply Click Here.
The Visit Molyvos 2013 brochure is now available from the tourist office in Molyvos.
The lead article is on the Aegean Regatta which starts in Molyvos in August. You can also read about
There are also useful maps of Molyvos, Petra, Skala Sykamias and Vafios.
We are working on getting a pdf of the booklet for those of you who would like to do some research before you arrive and those of you who would like to re-visit your recent holiday. We will update you when we get it sorted. You can see last years brochure here.
The brochure is produced by the Molyvos Tourist Association.
Walking and Biking around Molyvos is very popular. There is now another guide to help you get the most out of your stay.
The guide has been produced by the Molyvos Tourist Association and is free of charge. You can pick up the guide at the Molyvos Tourist Office. I am told that some hotels also have copies available. The routes link in with new signs that were put up in May of 2013 so it should make following the route very simple. The guide will appeal to those used to the hidden paths and ways of Lesvos but will be most appreciated by those who have yet to discover the beauty that awaits just a few steps away from the main roads.
The walks are graded so that you can start off with less strenuous routes and progress to the more taxing.
Please let us know how you get on with your walks.