Description of the attraction
Sikamnia, or Sikamia, is a traditional Greek settlement in the northern part of Lesvos. The settlement is located on the slopes of Lepetimnos Hill, surrounded by picturesque olive groves, about 45 km north-west of the administrative center of the island, Mytilene.
You will have a lot of pleasure just walking along the cozy streets of Sikamnia, but do not forget to climb to the top of Lepetimnos Hill, from where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the island and the Aegean Sea. It is worth noting that Sikamnia is the birthplace of one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century, Stratis Mirvilis, and you can still see the house where he was born and raised here.
Just a few kilometers north of Sikamnia is Skala Sikamnia - a cozy coastal town with small red-tiled houses, labyrinths of narrow streets, a picturesque fishing port and many excellent taverns and restaurants where you can relax while enjoying excellent cuisine and an atmosphere of cordiality and hospitality. local residents. Sikamnia Rock is ideal for beach lovers away from the hustle and bustle, as it is not a popular resort in Lesvos, although the tourist infrastructure is well developed and there are many good beaches. It is believed that it is in Skala Sikamnia that one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of Lesvos can be observed.
The main attraction of the Rock of Sikamnia is a small, located on a tiny rocky promontory next to the pier, a charming church of the Virgin of the Mermaid, where you can see, perhaps, the only currently known image of the Virgin with a mermaid tail.
