One Day of Ouzo & the South — Agiasos to Plomari

Morning

Nestled on the slopes of Mount Olympus — the highest peak on Lesvos — Agiasos is arguably the most atmospheric village on the island. Its steep cobblestone lanes wind through traditional stone houses, artisan workshops, and galleries that preserve centuries of local craftsmanship. The village centres on the Church of t

Mid-morning

Plagia

Comprehensive museum in Plagia dedicated to the history and production of ouzo, Greece's iconic anise-flavored spirit. Interactive exhibits guide visitors through traditional distillery processes with tastings included; fully wheelchair accessible. Essential attraction for understanding Plagia's ouzo heritage.

Lunch

Plomari is the ouzo capital of Greece — and therefore, arguably, of the world. The town cascades down a steep hillside to a working harbour and beach, with the Barbayannis, Arvanitis (Plomari brand), Mini, and Giannatsi distilleries all based here. The scent of anise occasionally drifts through the streets, and tasting

Afternoon

Agios Isidorus

Lesvos has long been considered the spiritual home of ouzo, producing some of the finest expressions of Greece's beloved anise spirit, and among the island's historic distilleries none carries a more storied name than Barbayanni. Founded in the nineteenth century in the southern coastal town of Plomari, the Barbayanni

Late afternoon

Agios Isidorus

Agios Isidoros Beach is a quiet, unpretentious stretch of shoreline on the southern coast of Lesvos, sheltered by the gentle hills that roll down from the village of the same name. The beach is composed of fine pebbles and smooth stones rather than sand, giving the water an exceptional clarity that rewards those who wa