Skala Kalloni Holidays

Skala Kalloni – Famous for its beach and wildlife
Skala Kalloni is in the south of the island of Lesbos and is set in a lush valley on the south of the sheltered Gulf of Kalloni, a fabulous bay surrounded by agricultural land and scenic hills. Skala Kalloni holidays are a long-established Lesbos favourite, and this typical beach resort offers all the amenities and beachside bars and restaurants needed for a classic Greek beach-based holiday. Holidays in Skala Kalloni are famous for the exceptional long sandy beach lined with tamarind trees.

Holidays in Skala Kalloni – Superb sand and calm shallow water
Holidays in Skala Kalloni are very much centred on the excellent sandy beach which has exceptionally clam and shallow water ideal for children and swimming. There are outstanding sandy beaches on both sides of the resort.  Skala Kalloni beach to the east of the colourful harbour is around a mile long and gets progressively deserted as you move away from the resort. Skala Kalloni beach has much more sand than most Lesbos beaches. Windsurfing is a popular Skala Kalloni holiday watersport. Skala Kalloni holiday nightlife tends to centre on the restaurants on the seafront and around the town square which include some excellent fish menus. Try some sardines while on holiday in Skala Kalloni as they are famous throughout Greece! Kalloni town is a busy commercial centre with some interesting shops, a market and lots of nice uncommercial Greek cafes.

Skala Kalloni holidays – A bird watching nature paradise
Skala Kalloni holidays are very popular with birdwatchers, using the resort as a base for exploring the salt plains which are full of wildlife. The nesting season sees the arrival of huge numbers of birds including flamingos attracted by the salt pans marshes and the river which forms a peaceful delta as it flows to the gulf. Skala Kalloni holidays could include some pleasant trips to small villages in the surrounding attractive countryside for a taste of more traditional island life, like the tiny town of Apothikes and the village of Parakila. There are dozens of charming places to visit both along the coast and inland.