Lesbos birdwatching

Gulf of Kalloni Lesbos: Birdwatching, Flamingos and Sardines

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Flamingos in the salt pans of the Gulf of Kalloni on Lesbos

The Gulf of Kalloni is a great, shallow bay at the heart of Lesbos. Almost enclosing the sea within the island and forming one of the most important wetlands in the Aegean. Its salt marshes, lagoons and salt pans make it one of the finest birdwatching destinations in Europe, drawing birders from across the world … Read more

Best Time to Visit Lesbos: Weather, Seasons and Month-by-Month

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Dusk over the wetlands of the Gulf of Kalloni on Lesbos

The best time to visit Lesbos depends on what you want, but for most travellers late spring and early autumn are ideal. Late spring brings warm weather, wildflowers and thinner crowds, while September and October offer warm seas and the ouzo and olive harvests. July and August are hottest and busiest, best for a beach … Read more