The ambitious project of Academia aims to promote and document the unique cultural heritage of Lesvos, as inspired by the daily life of the locals and producers of this island.

The idea is anchored on the principles of accessibility, pure ingredients with low-carbon footprint, technical innovation and a first-employee philosophy, all designed to satisfy demanding costumers.

The end goal is understanding Lesvos interactively by sharing and by re-living interesting lingual, visual and culinary stories. The journey will ideally develop into a friendship.

Academia offers the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality of the local products, to distinguish the uniqueness of their flavour, and to witness producers’ deep knowledge of traditional techniques, and their love for values that have stood through time.

Those who wish to, can take part in Academia’s interactive labs and presentations, offering the opportunity to learn and taste the secrets of ouzo, extra virgin olive oil and traditional freshly baked goods, in the style of the ancient Greek symposium.

CONTRIBUTORS

	Since the early 20th century, the GIANNATSIS DISTILLERY uses aromatic plants of the Greek land to distill in traditional copper stills the unique recipe of “Ouzo Giannatsis”, with its wonderful aniseed aroma and smooth taste. The distillery is open to the public, where experts initiate the visitor into the art of making premium quality Ouzo. The products of the distillery are distributed in the Greek and international markets. Read more
	AGIASOS BAKERY SOUSAMLI produces bread, traditional pastries, rusks (barley, olive oil, naturally fermented, carob) and the famous vasilopita of Agiasos. The bakery offers visitors the opportunity to experience the special process of preparing the vasilopita. The Sousamli products are distributed to Lesvos, Chios, Athens and Thessaloniki. Read more
	EIRINI PLOMARIOU is an award-winning extra virgin and organic olive oil, produced by the Kalampoka family. The company runs a series of agrotourism activities, designed to offer a complete picture of the olive oil process. Guests are also invited to learn about the use of olive oil in Greek cuisine, in an open-air terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea. Read more