| Location |
| Altitude : 50m
Distance from Mytilene : 89,2 km |
| Population |
| 1553
inhabitants |
| Access |
| A bus service
runs daily. Please note that there are two ways
to get to Eresos by private car : either by
taking the Kalloni - Antissa route or the Kalloni
- Agra - Mesotopos route. For more information
refer to the road maps of the island. |
| Petrol
stations |
| There are two
petrol stations in the town and a number of
stations along the way. |
| Occupation
of the locals |
| The local
inhabitants work in the following sectors:
cattle-breeding, cheese-manufacturing and
agriculture. The town knows significant tourism
development. |
| Health
Care |
| There is a
pharmacy in the town as well as a Community
Clinic. |
| Sigths |
| The church of
Saint Andrew (Agios Andreas), the Museum of
Eresos, the Paleo-christian basilica of
Afentelli, the Monastery of Pithariou (Moni
Pithariou and the Monastery of Ipsilou (Moni
Ipsilou), the Petrified Forest. |
| Accommodation |
| There are many
hotels and rooms to let in Skala Eresos. |
| Entertainment |
| A number of
bars, cafeterias, restaurants and picturesque
taverns can be found along the beach. |
| Food |
| The
picturesque taverns and restaurants of the area
serve traditional dishes and mezes. |
| Beaches |
| The sandy
beach of Skala Eresos is 3km long. Chrousos,
Tavari, Peristeria, Tsichlionda are all beaches
at a short distance from Eresos, each with its
own special charm. |
| Moorings |
| Yes |
| Events |
| The
Municipality and Cultural Club “Theophrastus”
organises popular art exhibitions, contests and
concerts during the first fortnight of August. |
| Local
Products |
| Dairy products
(cheese), agricultural produce. Eresos is famous
for its Eresian Kaseri (Kaser) and figs. |
| Useful Telephone numbers |
| Area code |
0253 |
| Municipality of Eresos and Skala
Eresos |
53600,
53214, |
| Municipal tourist office |
53557 |
| Police Station |
53222 |
| Regional
Community Clinic |
Eresos |
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Skala
Eresos |
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| Pharmacy |
Eresos |
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Skala
Eresos |
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| Post-Office of
Eresos |
53227 |
| Taxis |
53761, 53141, 53334 |
| Shipping Company
of Lesvos (N.E.L.) - ferries |
54430, 54273 |
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