Δευτέρα 23 Ιανουαρίου 2012

How to come to Sigri

Location Lesvos, Greece
To come to Sigri, first you have to come to Lesvos island. During the summer season there are charter flights from many European capitals through to Mytilini.  Otherwise, fly to Athens and then there are several daily flights from Athens airport to Mytilene. The flight takes just over half an hour.
Also, every day there are ferries from Piraeus to Mytilene. The trip takes from 8 to 12 hours (depending on the type of ship).
In order to travel the 90 kilometers from Mytilene Sigri, you need a taxi, a bus or rent a car.
You can book a taxi from Sigri, calling +30-22530 54329.
Bus Station for Sigri is located 1 km from the port of Mytilene and 15 km from the airport. Caution: the winter months the bus service is infrequent, while July and August is 3 times a day. Tel. +30-22520 28873
 There are many car rentals in Mytilini and other villages, but you can make reservations on the Internet
Previously years, there was a ferry service from Piraeus or Rafina to Sigri (the ship continued to Limnos and Kavala) and a weekly route from Thessaloniki to Sigri (the ship went to Chios, Samos, Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes too). Due to the economic crisis, these services temporarily suspended and we all hope to be reactivated soon.
Also, the anchorage of Sigri moored many boats (yachts, sailboats, etc.). The position of the port of Sigri in the Aegean is very important, as virtually is the only port on the line from the Cyclades until the Straits of the Dardanelles. Sigri passengers of vessels can experience the beautiful scenery and to buy basic supplies for their journey.