Lesvos island in Greece is the birthplace of Sappho, Odysseas Elytis and the lyric poetry. Renowned for its olive-oil, Lesvos is also known by the name of the island's capital Mytilene and as the home of world famous ouzo. Today Lesvos still has a wide variety of picturesque settlements in mountain areas and a huge selection of coastal beaches, from the very rocky to the vast sandy beach of Vatera. Sappho's island has a history spanning back 3000 years, as well as a very interesting and unique architectural tradition that can be seen even in the smaller villages. For an insight into the life of Lesbos, delve into the island's museums including the Teriade and Theophilos museums in Mytilene as well as the Petrified Forest Natural History Museum in remote Sigri. In Lesvos,tradition, culture, history and the arts blend in with the untouched natural environment. A Girl’s Guide to Lesvos is the first ever attempt to present the island of Lesvos in a guidebook format in a way that connects it with the “L wor(l)d”. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou, who was born and grew up on the island, guides you through Lesbos with a women’s perspective. In this guide, in addition to the beautiful photos, the artistic design, the extensive information about the place and its inhabitants, nature, culture and traditions, women will find the links between the present and historical memory. All that we know about Sappho, her poetry and her world, is presented here, finally giving the answer as to why Lesbians are named after the island and the truth about all the stories that have been written about the great poet in the last centuries, offering a more sensitive look at the emotional manner in which she communicated with her students. Eressos is the place that became “home” for many women for the past few decades. A place where they feel free to express their feelings and pass relaxing days with their friends under the Aegean sun, protected and free.