Lesvos is an agritourism star in the making. The Aegean island has long been famed for the quality of its vines and olives. And more than half the country’s ouzo output is made on the island.
In centuries past it was one of the top tourist destinations in Greece, with its handsome capital Mytilene and the colourful houses of Molyvos. It’s proximity to Turkey and fertile land meant it was well-placed to benefit from being at the crossroads of gastronomic influence.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.
