Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos

Name: Petrified forest of Lesbos
Address: Lesvos, Greece

#4 among attractions in Lesvos

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The Lesvos Petrified Forest is a petrified wood forest on the island of Lesbos, Greece. ()

Local name: Απολιθωμένο δάσος της Λέσβου Coordinates: 39°12'13"N, 25°52'28"E

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Petrified forest of Lesbos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Sigri, Sigri lighthouse, Petrified forest of Lesbos.

1.2 miNW
Science museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Lesvos
30 min walk • The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a geological museum located in the village of Sigri on the island of Lesbos in Greece.
1.4 miW
Village
Sigri, Lesvos
35 min walk • Sigri is a small fishing village near the western tip of Lesbos Island. Its name derives through Greek σίγουρος from the Venetian word siguro, meaning "safe", based on the fact that it has a safe harbour.
2.3 miW
Lighthouse
Sigri lighthouse, Nisiopi
59 min walk • The Megalonisi Lighthouse, also erroneously called the Sigri Lighthouse, is a lighthouse located on the island of Megalonisi, c. 1.5 kilometres west of the village Sigri near the western tip of the Greek island of Lesbos.
1.4 miE
Forest, Park, Prehistoric site
Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos
37 min walk • The Lesvos Petrified Forest is a petrified wood forest on the island of Lesbos, Greece. The forest was formed from the fossilized remains of plants and trees, which can be found in many localities on the western part of Lesbos Island. Finds now include a 19.5 metre tree complete...
5.6 miSE
Village
Skala Eresou
142 min walk • The village of Skala Eresou is renowned for its pristine beaches, making it an ideal destination for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Visitors can enjoy long walks along the shore, taking in the breathtaking scenery and the soothing sound of the waves.
4.1 miSE
Village
Eresos, Lesvos
104 min walk • Eresos and its twin beach village Skala Eresou are located in the southwest part of the Greek island of Lesbos. They are villages visited by considerable numbers of tourists.