traditional islands for nontraditional cyclists
The Northern Aegean is an area neglected by foreign visitors - one reason it is inviting to adventurous bikers. In Lesvos and Chios islands you will find an authentic local culture where the plateia (town square) dominates village life, elders still riding donkeys side saddle and old men sitting all day at the kafeneion (cafe) playing tavli (backgammon) and drinking dark Greek coffee (mavro) in doll-sized cups.