Visitors say
An excellent location for our family stay. I wholeheartedly recommend you visit this wonderful location. We will definitely return in the future with great pleasure. Many thanks to the hosts♥️
I was very pleased. In a very beautiful location. Clean and neat apartment. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely go back.
About
La Skala Eressos Holiday Apartments offers self-catering accommodation in one of Lesvos's most beloved seaside villages. Skala Eresou sits on the southwest coast of the island, framed by a long sandy beach and the gentle waters of the Aegean, and is celebrated as the birthplace of the ancient poet Sappho — lending the village both historical prestige and a warm, free-spirited character that draws visitors from across the world.
Furnished apartments of this kind are a practical and appealing choice for travelers who prefer the flexibility of having their own space while being steps from the village's tavernas, cafes, and beach. Guests can settle into the rhythm of Skala Eresou at their own pace — morning swims, long lunches under the shade of a waterfront terrace, and evenings watching the sun dip below the horizon toward the sea.
For those seeking a base that combines comfort with authenticity, La Skala Eressos Holiday Apartments provides a home-away-from-home in a corner of Lesvos that rewards slow, unhurried travel. The surrounding area offers easy access to hiking paths, Byzantine watchtowers, and the petrified forest of Sigri, making it an ideal hub for exploring the quieter, wilder western reaches of the island.
Before you go
What to expect
Having your own apartment here means walking to the beach in minutes and returning to your own space whenever you like — a freedom that suits the unhurried pace of Skala Eresou perfectly. The village carries a distinctly free-spirited character, partly from its Sappho heritage, partly from the mix of loyal returning visitors who treat it almost as a second home. Afternoons tend to dissolve into waterfront cafe stops, and evenings into watching the sun sink into the sea from the western shore.
Best time to visit
June through September for swimming; May and October are quieter, cooler, and ideal for day trips to Sigri and the petrified forest.
How to get there
From Mytilene, allow roughly an hour and a half by car heading west through the island's interior via Kalloni, then descending toward the southwest coast — the landscape shifts dramatically as you approach the village.
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Defne Tanig
August 2025
marian mihai
August 2025
An excellent location for our family stay. I wholeheartedly recommend you visit this wonderful location. We will definitely return in the future with great pleasure. Many thanks to the hosts♥️
Elena Kapsimali
August 2024
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your stay!
Milena Papadimitriou
August 2024
Wonderful rooms, clean and neat, excellent hosts, friendly and helpful, the location is ideal, close to the sea, everything you need for families with children!!! In general, everything was wonderful!!! We will definitely go again!!! Thank you very much, you are excellent!!!
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your stay at our accommodation and for your kind words!!<br>May you always be well & we will be very happy to have you visit us again!
Ioannis Magoulis
July 2024
I was very pleased. In a very beautiful location. Clean and neat apartment. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely go back.
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your stay and for your kind comments!<br>We look forward to seeing you again.
Lefteris Epameinondas
September 2023
The hosts are extremely flexible, friendly and accommodating. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Great location being close to the sea and the shops & restaurants. Perfect place to visit eresos.
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for your stay. <br>You are really a marvelous family. <br>Our aim is to try always for the best accommodation to our customers.<br>We will wait you again next time when you will choose the wonderful place of Skala Eressos for your holidays!!
Dimitrios Tsopanakis
June 2020
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for your stay.<br>We will be waiting for you again the next time you choose the wonderful place of Skala Eressou for your vacation!!
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