Gera's Olive Grove

Γενικές πληροφορίες

1) YERA house

Amidst acres of olive trees is nestled the main building of the complex. An establishement, with a unique architectural feeling delivers the sense of comfort and warm hospitality. It comprises of nine spacious and custom design rooms which can accommodate up to 26 persons. The rooms are two, three and four-bed, with balconies and terasses of bountiful sitting space that view out to the splendid garden and olive-tree surrounding.

Description bedrooms (2/3/4 persons) one double bed ( 2 pers), one double bed plus a single bed(3 pers), one double bed plus a single bed & a sofa bed (4 pers), fully equipped kitchen, wc, shower, writing desk, air condition, payphone, colour tv (tft), balcony with sea/garden view

Description bedrooms: Double bed room: one double bed, fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom(wc-shower) writing desk, air condition, payphone, color tv(tft), wardrobe, safety box, outdoor table/sitting equipment balcony with sea/garden view

Three bed rooms: one double bed plus a single bed, fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom(wc-shower) writing desk ,air condition, payphone, color tv(tft),wardrobe, safety box, outdoor table/sitting equipment, balcony with sea/garden view.
Notice: The three-bed room at the ground floor features only outdoor space(small patio) not a balcony.

Four bed room: one double bed plus a built single bed & sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom(wc-shower) writing desk, air condition, payphone, colour tv(tft),wardrobe, safety box, outdoor table/sitting equipment ,outdoor space(small patio) with garden view.

2) SAPFO 1 & SAPFO 2 Houses

Built amphitheatrically and surrounded by exquisite settings, SAPFO 1 & SAPFO 2 , are two detached, self-catering traditional houses that stand out stately over the greenery hill of the estate by overlooking the majestic scenery of the golf of Gera. Each of the houses is traditionally furnished, fully equipped and can sleep up to 4 persons.

Description one double bed plus a single bed & a sofa bed (4 pers), fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom (wc-shower), writing desk, air condition, refrigerator/freezer, payphone, color tv (tft), wardrobe, safety box, outdoor table/sitting equipment, balconies with sea/garden view

3) EFCHARIS & ARION Houses

Built amphitheatrically and over the top of the estate’s greenery hill, EFCHARIS & ARION , are the two biggest, fully detached traditional houses of the Gera’s Olive Grove. Their privileged position- combining sea and mountain- makes them ideal for all-year around accommodation. Each of the houses is traditionally furnished and fully equipped and can sleep up to 5 persons.

Description: a spacious living room or sitting area with two( one single and one double) beds, bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen, one splendid double bed room with en-suite bathroom and shower, wardrobe, safety box, air condition, central heating, fireplace, refrigerator/freezer, payphone, color tv (tft), and two balconies with unparallel sea view.

4) NTAMIA Guesthouse

NTAMIA is a stone-built, all-season guesthouse consisting of 3 traditional double bed rooms. It is ideal for those, wishing to experience an all-season, piecefull and near-to-the nature stay.

Description of rooms: en suite bathroom(wc-shower), wardrobe, safety box, portable electric stove(one ring),fireplace, refrigerator/freezer, kettle, Payphone, air condition, payphone, color tv (tft),outdoor table/sitting equipment, outdoor space(small patio) with garden view.
Notice: these rooms do not allocate kitchen

Few things about the place

GULF OF GERA

A natural jewel with unsurpassed lakeland-like scenery both for Greece and the wider Mediterranean zone. Surrounded by densely verdurous and arable land, together with its numbered pituresque villages and exquisite coasline hamlets scattered across the golf, forms a unique spot for exploration of the remarkable scenic countryside along with the dinsinctive and authentic character of the area’s rural life. It comprises six villages: Papados( the head and most developed village of Gera), Paleokipos, Mesagros, Skopelos, Plakados and Perama. Perama (the nearest village from Gera’s Olive Grove property, 1 km) lies at the evergreen plain with the numerous and fruitfull orchards along with the gurgling water serves as the main port for al the other villages of Gera. In conjuction with its natural diversity, Golf of Gera is a destination with rich cultural diversity as well. Imposing Mansions and churches, ruins of a turkish mosque, and a great number of old oil and water mills, presses, and soap production facilities witness the unprecedented growth of the place and its strong cultural identity.

Things to do in Lesvos

1) Gastronomy: In this area there are numerous excellent tavernas offering local specialities.

2) Lesvos has numerous beautiful beaches easily and not easily accessible,sandy and pebbled.

3) Lesvos also has a great number of thermal springs popular for their healing properties. In the Golf of Gera there is the hot spring of Therma

4) There two main ecotourist attractions-the golf of Kalloni and Gera- gathering a great number of rare birds and amphibians

5) Lesvos an ideal place for Religious Tourism. Lesvos has an abudance of churches, monasteries and pilgrimages of historical importance which give testimony to the island’s rich religious heritage Their strong affinity with Christianity religious tradition and art, have achieved world-wide fame. It is impossible for someone who
visits Lesvos, not to set off on one of the island’s innumerable pilgrimages. The monastery of Saint Raphael, the monastery of Taxiarhi in Mantamado and “The Holy Mother of Agiasso-the icon created by the St. Luke- count among the most wondrous monuments world-wide. Also noteworty, is the monastery of Limonos in Kalloni.

6) Visit one of the biggest, rarest and most significant geotopes in the world, known as " the petrified forest " which is found in the areas of Sigri, Eresso and Antisas in Lesvos. In that place, someone can observe impressive exhibits of special scientific and aesthetic value like standing and lying petrified tree trunks, fossilized fruites, roots and leaves.

7) In the island there are also numerous archaeological sites and monuments of great historical importance, ancient and old medieval castles, preservable ecclesiastical monuments like churches, temples and pilgrims, impressive mansions dating between the 18th and 19th centuries, age-old water mills, and interesting museums.

8) Lesvos is ideal place for making journeys on foot, following a succession of varied routes through uniquely beautiful and outstandingly interesting places dotted throughout the spectacular countryside of the island. Walking through that region, becomes really an experience of unequalled contrast, as walkers, have the opportunity not only to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the island but also walk, literally, through
its history, culture and tradition.

9) Lesvos is an island of great cultural richness and tradition which means realization
of many local festivities and authentic custom revivals through the whole year. There are some festivities where visitors can actually participate..

Activities of alternative character

Our guest house cooperates with many companies and profesionals and organize together various activities of touristic character.

A) Trecking in the area of Gera's Gulf. We cooperate with a local guide who is German, speaks three languages(Greek,English and German)and knows very well the local trails. Usually her excursions combine sightseeing with culture and history.

Β) Bicycling around the area of Gera's Gulf. There are many bicycle friendly streets & paths-wide enough for bicycles & other users which cross scenic settlements, natural areas, cultural & historic attractions, gardens & farms. In our premises there is adequate bicycle parking.

C)Scuba diving. There is a scuba diving center in Charamida beach(located at the entry of the Gulf) where well trained and experienced instructors can guide people with scuba lessons to gain a recreational diver experience.

D)Horse back ridding in the area of Gulf of Gera.

E) Hamam , steam bath and massage. Near to us (5km) there is a traditional old-fashion turkish hamam. The owner also provides additional services like massage etc. In the past that service has been combined with trecking activity as there are some trecking paths which end up near the area where
the hamam is located.

F) Tour with boat around the area of Gulf and outside. Making
some stops to isolated bays, beaches and seashore tavernas. In case that guests are fond of fishing culture, they can experience the thrill of traditional on-board fishing through the trial of “syrti”, a traditional hook fishing technique.

G) Visiting some local producers of our area. You can organize a visit to their facilities and learn more about our local products like cheese, mushrooms, olive oil and ouzo

H)Gastronomy
Baluchanas fist tavern(1km from us) organizes evenings of gastronomy for groups. Guests cook together(always under the instructions of cooking experts) and taste the food they made with their own hands. It is a recreational way to learn the secrets of local traditional cuisine from inside.

I) Organizing greek night event with greek traditional musik and dance. Last day of group stay, we usually organize a small event with greek musicians and dancers(local dance show off ). The events take place in the taverna. Their cost varies and is subject to the number of musicians and dancers.

J) Experience flying journeys on the Lesvos island with Mitilini Air Club, the leading specialist in escorted flying. Well trained & experienced instructors, modern & safe aircrafts as well as tailor-made itineraries will bring you the very best way to see the world from the cockpit of your airplane

Usefull Information

Port-Gera’s Olive Grove about 40 minutes in travel time by car/motorcycle. Inside the port there is a taxi station.

Airport-Gera’s Olive Grove about 45-50 minutes in travel time by car/motorcycle. Outside the airport there is a taxi station. Especially during summer period there are direct flights that connect the European countries with Lesvos island. Also there are daily connecting flights to Lesvos via Athens or Thessaloniki. The duration of the flight is 30-40 minutes. The air companies that realize connecting flights are the following: the Aegean airlines, Olympic airways, and Athens airways

Five are the main sea travel companies that conect the port of Mytilene with the port of Piraeus and the nothern Greece. Saos ferries and Lane sea lines conect Mytilene with the nothern Greece. Nel and Anek lines conect Mytilene with the port of Piraeus. The duration of the trip is 12-13 hours and the time of departure takes place usually in the afternoon. They are a little bit less expensive than Hellenic seaways. Hellenic seaways also conect Mytilene with the port of Piraeus. It has high speed ferries and the duration of their trips are 8-9 hours. Their departure is usually at noon.

The closest village to Gera’s Olive Grove is the Perama (1 km in distance). It has many traditional tavernas, cofee shops, bars, mini markets, and bakery.

The main village of Gera is Papados, 5 km distance from the estate. It is the most developed village. There are 3 main super markets, banks, police, gift shops etc..

The closest taverna from Gera’s Olive Grove is found in the small hamlet called, Marmaro (300 m distance). Someone can find many tavernas in the range of 1 km , from the Gera’s Olive Grove.

For swimming, there is the front beach of Gera’s Olive Grove estate. Also there is a number of beaches around the golf of Gera. The most beautifull beaches near to Gera’s Olive Grove are the Tarti (25 minutes in travel time by vehicle), Agios Ermogenis (10 minutes in travel time by sea transportation) and Xaramida (15 minutes in travel time by sea transportation).
Lesvos is a big island, thus can be better explored via a transportation vehicle.(car or motorcycle)

INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO REACH US

When you arrive in Mytilini, follow coastal road and turn left (if your starting point was the airport) or right (if your starting point was the port) onto the road that passes next to Mytilene's City Hall and public Library. Then follow signs to "KALLONI" and "PLOMARI". After about 500 metters, this will be the main highway of the island. Follow the main highway towards "KALLONI" and "PLOMARI". Keeping your direction towards "KALLONI" and "PLOMARI" in 10 km, you will meet the following signs: The first one denotes "The Olive press Museum Papados" and the second one "Plomari 30km -Papados 12km, turn Left. The signs are warnings to the driver than soon she/he must change direction and turn left. 200m after the above signs, you will meet a big crossroad called "Larso"(there is no sign but locals know this crossroad with this specific name). When you turn left(direction towards Plomari & Papados), you actually enter into the area of Gulf of Gera. Reference point of "Larso" crossroad is the wooden kiosk which has the use of fibragate station as well. Keeping your direction towards "Plomari" & "Papados", you will meet a small industrial community called "Ntipi". After "Ntipi" the road becomes narrower with many turns. 4 km after, you will meet a sign which shows "Perama Left" and "Plomari straight". When the Y junction is reached, you should turn left towards "Perama" direction. Following the specific direction soon you will cross a small community comprising of shops, bars and greek tavernas. 1-2 kilometers later, Perama village will appear on your way. Reference points, the windmill(left) and the ruined leather factory of "Sourlanga" family(right). The driver should always keep his/her direction straight and pass through the main square of the Perama village. After 1 km you will meet theMarmaro taverna(see Marmaro). 300 metters after is located the Gera's Olive Grove guesthouse

SERVICES
wi-fi internet (free)
breakfast-traditional,buffet
In-premise laundry and iron services(chargeable)
Everyday room checking and cleaning
every-thrird-day linen changement
Guest trANSFER from/to port/airport(chargeable, this service is not alwaysavailable)
Car rental service(we have our own small fleet especially to service mainly our potential guests).