Guantana
Visitors say
Very helpful and with a nice aesthetic to the shop. Stratis is knowledgeable about the profession, a smart kid, trustworthy and always wants to help!
A great vintage shop in the agora city centre. Curated very well. Everyone will find something I’m sure. And Stratos the owner and designer wonderful. Make sure you stop in and find your vintage treasures!
About
Guantana is a local business tucked in the quiet countryside near Agios Georgios, a small village set amid the gentle hills of central Lesvos. This part of the island retains a distinctly unhurried character, far from the busier tourist trails of Mytilene or Molyvos, and businesses here tend to serve both the local community and the occasional curious traveler who ventures off the main roads to discover everyday island life.
With a name that carries an international flair, Guantana stands out as a welcoming stop in an area where places to pause and refresh are few and far between. Whether you are passing through on a drive across the island's interior or exploring the villages of this quieter region, a visit here offers a chance to experience the genuine warmth of Lesbian hospitality. The surrounding landscape of olive groves and rolling farmland provides a peaceful backdrop, and the unhurried pace of the neighborhood makes any stop here feel like a small escape.
Visitors exploring Lesvos beyond its famous coastal spots will find that these local establishments often hold the truest sense of place. Stopping at Guantana is an opportunity to rest, connect with the rhythms of rural island life, and perhaps exchange a few words with locals who know this corner of Lesvos intimately. It is precisely these unscripted moments that make traveling through the island's interior so rewarding.
Before you go
What to expect
The countryside around Agios Georgios carries the particular quiet of inland Lesvos — olive trees, birdsong, and almost no passing traffic. Guantana is the kind of local stop where you might linger longer than planned, drawn in by the unhurried atmosphere and the company of people who actually live in this corner of the island. It makes a natural pause on a drive through the island's interior.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant time to visit; midsummer is warm but the inland villages stay noticeably cooler than the coast.
How to get there
From Mytilene, head north into the island's interior toward Agios Georgios — the drive takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes along narrow country lanes, so take it easy and enjoy the olive-grove scenery along the way.
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Visitor Reviews
Eleonora Diakoumi
May 2025
Maria Iseri
April 2025
Perfect plans!!
Owner Response
Thank you for your review 🔥🌸
ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ
February 2025
Very helpful and with a nice aesthetic to the shop. Stratis is knowledgeable about the profession, a smart kid, trustworthy and always wants to help!
Owner Response
Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Kritike!
Tracey Heppner
November 2024
A great vintage shop in the agora city centre. Curated very well. Everyone will find something I’m sure. And Stratos the owner and designer wonderful. Make sure you stop in and find your vintage treasures!
Owner Response
Thank you for your kind words Tracey 🌸
V P
July 2024
Owner Response
Thank you Vasilis!
Loukianos L.
July 2024
Have a good job!
Owner Response
Thank you Loukianos!
Symeon Christofyllidis
July 2024
Top quality, perfect upcycling inspiration
Owner Response
Thank you for visiting us and for your kind words!
Terranova Vintage Wholesale
June 2024
UPDATE: THE REVIEW INVOLVED HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PRODUCT HE ORDERED. IT WAS A DIFFERENT KIND OF UNBRANDED MERCHANDISE; HE BOUGHT EVERYTHING BRANDED. I'VE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF THE SCAMMER'S CONVERSATION, WHERE YOU CAN SEE HE LIKED THE ORDER. IN THE SCREENSHOT, YOU CAN SEE HE LIKED 3 OUT OF THE 6 CATEGORIES. THEN, ACCORDING TO HIM, THE OTHERS WERE IN BAD CONDITION. HE SENT PHOTOS, AND THAT WASN'T THE CASE. OBVIOUSLY, IT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT. WE TOLD HIM TO RETURN THE MERCHANDISE HE DIDN'T WANT, AND WE WOULD REFUND HIM. HE CALLED THE BANK AND REQUESTED A FULL REFUND FOR THE ORDER. This has been reported to the police, and I hope no one buys from this store. In life, you have to be honest, and the owner of this store is a swindler. If he does this to his suppliers, he'll do it to his customers. Warning: Swindler! He bought from us and was happy with most of the order. The part he wasn't happy with, he not only didn't return, but he also called the bank to reverse the entire payment. This afternoon we're going to report him to the police and file a claim with the bank. We have evidence, and we'll probably get our money back, but now I have to go through a months-long process to recover it. If he scams his suppliers, won't he scam his customers? Or his employees? Be on your guard with this swindler.
Owner Response
If anyone clicks on your business name on google, they can verify that you bought bad quality products from another wholesale company three months ago. <br><br>Unfortunately you can not hide online. You decided to sell these to customers like me. Selling fake and bad quality goods to customers is a scam. Just because another business scammed you does not mean that you also have to get rid of these products by shipping them to stores like mine. <br><br>I have already reported you to my bank and since you do not want to cooperate, I will surely demand for a refund. <br><br>We would never scam anyone as this violates our ethics and way of living. A fast search online can prove our intentions. <br><br>This review did and will not harm us. It is sad that I decided to help a small business like yours and in return I got scammed. <br><br>There has been a law suit filed against you already and all our communication proof can be found online on my review of your business for anyone to be able to check it. <br><br>I wish you all the best.
Vicky Zax
June 2024
The most perfect shop! We want one in Thessaloniki too! ❤️
Owner Response
Thank you Vicky!
rafaella lampou
June 2024
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Owner Response
Thank you Raf!
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