Gay lesbos
Lesbos LGBT Travel Guide | The Essentials
Gay Acceptance
A steep percentage of Lesvos' tourism is from the LGBT audience, mainly due to the historic background of the island regarding homosexuality - the great ancient lesbian Greek poet Sappho was from here. The locals are very amiable and welcome to the LGBT audience, just like with any other traveller. Preserve in mind, however, that this is a petite Greek island, therefore, discretion in the street and other public places is highly recommended.
THE GAY SCENE OF LESVOS
Gay Events
Lesvos hosts the annual international women's festival of Eressos which is very popular among the International lesbian audience. It has also hosted the Sappho Spring Festival for 4 years and the Alpha Camp Lesvos for 2 years.
Gay Beaches
There aren't any particular gay beaches in Lesvos. However, in Skala Eressos you will find many lesbian couples since this is where many lesbian festivals are being held. Moreover, the last two bays at the nudist beach of Eftalou are said to be visited mostly by lgbtq+ and lesb
Published in:May-June issue.
MESOTOPOS is a typical little village of souls on the western side of Lesbos, the Greek island that has been in the news a lot lately as a point of arrival for thousands of refugees and migrants entering Europe illegally from Turkey. The village is built amphitheatrically on a hill overlooking the Aegean, two miles from the coast and its translucent blue waters. Some say there has been a settlement on the site since prehistory. It should be noted that in antiquity Lesbos was home to many poets, including the great Sappho, as well as Alcaeus, Arion and Terpander.
In the past, the villagers, most of whom farm and raise stock, had shut working ties with Smyrna (Izmir, Turkey) across the water. I’d say that most of the older inhabitants are barely literate and that, as a whole, they don’t acquire much to do with the big towns. They’re simple, hospitable, courteous people who enjoy living adjacent to nature, and they remain devoted to their traditions, which they grab pains to pass on to the younger generations.
For many years now—in reality, so many that
Lesbos islanders quarrel gay name
By Malcolm Brabant |
The word lesbian is now widely used to describe homosexual women |
Campaigners on the Greek island of Lesbos are to leave to court in an attempt to stop a male lover rights organisation from using the word "lesbian".
The islanders say that if they are successful they may then start to fight the synonyms lesbian internationally.
The issue boils down to who has the right to call themselves Lesbians.
Is it gay women, or the , people living on Greece's third biggest island - plus another , expatriates who originate from Lesbos?
The man spearheading the case, publisher Dimitris Lambrou, claims that international dominance of the word in its sexual context violates the human rights of the islanders, and disgraces them around the world.
He says it causes daily problems to the social existence of Lesbos's inhabitants.
Injunction sought
In court papers, the plaintiffs allege that the Greek government is so embarrassed by the legal title Lesbian that it has been forced to rename the island
Lesbos Gay Guide
The island is famous for being one of the most peaceful ones while it displays an authentic and laid-back lifestyle. A genuine hotspot fitting for travellers looking for an exquisite destination to relax by the sea overlooking unspoiled bays and comfort waters. Lesbos is considered as a high tranquility place immersed in nature and cultural heritage.
Even though the island is a benchmark for lesbians, the gay life is totally unorganised as there are none homosexual exclusively venues and the only cruising or real ''freedom'' you can get is on the secluded beaches. The most beautiful ones are the bay of Skala Eressos and the Vatera Beach. If you are interested in finding more unspoilt treasures ask some locals for a friendly advice.
Other business besides the crystal clear waters are the stylish gay-friendly cafe venues scattered around the island. For a laid back morning coffee visit the Status Cafe or the Music Cafe, both classy and welcoming. You can also indulge yourself i