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'''Plomari''' ({{lang-el|Πλωμάρι}}) is a town and a former [[Communities and Municipalities of Greece|municipality]] on the island of [[Lesbos]], [[North Aegean]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Lesbos]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> It is the only sizable coastal settlement in the south, and indeed the second largest town on Lesbos. The municipal unit of Plomari is the southernmost on Lesbos island and has a land area of 122.452&nbsp;km² and a 2001 census population of 6,698. Its largest towns or villages are Plomári, the former municipal seat (pop. 3,337), Plagiá (640), Palaiochóri (501), Megalochóri (447), and Akrási (410).
'''Plomari''' ({{langx|el|Πλωμάρι}}) is a town and a former [[Communities and Municipalities of Greece|municipality]] on the island of [[Lesbos]], [[North Aegean]], Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Mytilene]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=gazette>{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFqnM3eAbJzrXdtvSoClrL87TVLbP6RgP3tIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6qSYtMQEkEHLwnFqmgJSA5UkHEKavWyL4FoKqSe4BlOTSpEWYhszF8P8UqWb_zFijOYvZQ9oVzh_eHrjhF2IgFB0wiv-nanwQoPLtSkFjBWO|title=Τροποποίηση του άρθρου 1 του ν. 3852/2010|trans-title=Amendment of Article 1 of l. 3852/2010|page=1164|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]}}</ref> It is the only sizable coastal settlement in the south, and the second largest town on Lesbos. The municipal unit of Plomari is the southernmost on Lesbos Island and has a land area of 122.452&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup><ref name=stat01>{{cite web|url=http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf|publisher=National Statistical Service of Greece|title=Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)|language=el}}</ref> and a 2021 census population of 4,852. Its largest towns or villages are Plomári, the former municipal seat, Plagiá, [[Palaiochori, Lesbos|Palaiochóri]], Megalochóri, and Akrási.


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Plomari a.JPG|thumb|left|View of the port.]]
[[File:Plomari a.JPG|thumb|left|View of the port.]]


Plomari is located due south of [[Mount Olympus (Lesbos)|Mount Olympos]]. It offers [[scenic]] appeal as well as the presence of its famous [[ouzo]] [[distilling]] [[industry]]. Among several local brands, Varvayianni is the most famous but Yiannatsi, Arvanitou and Pitsiladi are thought to be its equal. They can all be sampled at the traditional kafenia. The local festival (or "panigiri") season kicks off in mid-July with an ouzo [[festival]], and culminates towards the end month in [[Party|celebration]]s honouring Agios Haralambos and including such [[rural]] activities as horse race. The [[seaside resort|seaside]] summer [[resort]] of Agios Isidoros lies on the east, two kilometers far from Plomari, while the picturesque seaside neighbourhood Ammoudeli, with its church of [[Saint Pantaleon|Agios Panteleimonas]], is located on the west. Agios Isidoros has been voted as the seventh best [[beach]] of [[Greece]], in a voting that took place through the [[internet]] for the program of clean coasts. West of Plomari 6&nbsp;km away you can reach [[Melinda]], a 700-metre sand-and-shingle [[beach]] at the mouth of a [[canyon]] choked with [[olive]] trees. It is an alluring place, with sweeping views west towards the [[Vatera]] coast and the cape of Agios Fokas. Another great beach is Tarti, about 22&nbsp;km from Plomari, is a 400-metre-wide cove. Rocky capes gird it to either side, and the [[water]] in the [[bay]] is unique in colour and clarity.
Plomari is located south of [[Mount Olympus (Lesbos)|Mount Olympos]]. It offers scenic appeal as well as the presence of its famous [[ouzo]]-distilling industry. Brands can be sampled at the traditional [[Kafenio|kafenia]]. The local festival (or "panigiri") season kicks off in mid-July with an ouzo festival, and culminates towards the end month in celebrations honouring Agios Haralambos and including such rural activities as horse races. The seaside summer [[resort]] of Agios Isidoros lies on the east, two kilometers far from Plomari, while the seaside neighbourhood Ammoudeli, with the church of [[Saint Pantaleon|Agios Panteleimonas]], is located on the west.{{cn|date=March 2023}}


==External links==
==Province==
The province of Plomari ({{langx|el|Επαρχία Πλωμαρίου}}) was one of the [[provinces of Greece|provinces]] of the Lesbos Prefecture. Its territory corresponded with that of the current municipal unit Plomari and the village [[Polichnitos|Stavros]].<ref name=census91>{{cite web|url= http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00086.pdf |title=Detailed census results 1991 }}&nbsp;{{small|(39&nbsp;MB)}} {{in lang|el|fr}}</ref> It was abolished in 2006.
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*[http://www.plomaricity.gr - www.plomaricity.gr Travel Guide About Plomari & Ouzo.]

*[http://www.agiosisidoros.com - www.agiosisidoros.com The Best Beach In Lesvos & Plomari.]
==Sport==
*[http://news.plomaricity.gr - news.plomaricity.gr Forum & News About Plomari]
There is a sports club based in Plomari called '''Egeas Plomariou''' (Greek: '''''Αιγέας Πλωμαρίου''''') best known for its [[association football|football]] team that currently plays in one of [[local football championships of Greece]], lowest leagues of [[Greek football league system|Greek football]], and was founded in 1949. It has a [[basketball]] team too.
*[http://www.lesvosonline.gr/lesvos_gr/Map/places/plomari/plomari.htm - Lesvosonline.gr - Plomari]

*[http://www.plomari.dk - www.plomari.dk Danish/UK site about Plomari]
== Landmarks ==
*[http://www.greekaegeanislands.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134:plomari&catid=93:lesvos&Itemid=124 - Greek Aegean Islands: Plomari]
* Polikentro
* [[Ouzo Museum: The World of Ouzo]] ([[Ouzo Plomari]] Isidoros Arvanitis industry)
* Ouzo Museum (Varvagianni)
* Soap museum

== People ==
*[[Veniamin Lesvios]], scholar


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.plomaricity.gr Travel Guide About Plomari & Ouzo.]


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Latest revision as of 01:04, 23 October 2024

Plomari
Πλωμάρι
Municipal unit
Aerial view of Plomari.
Aerial view of Plomari.
Plomari is located in Greece
Plomari
Plomari
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°59′N 26°22′E / 38.983°N 26.367°E / 38.983; 26.367
CountryGreece
Administrative regionNorth Aegean
Regional unitLesbos
MunicipalityMytilene
Area
 • Municipal unit122.5 km2 (47.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
4,852
 • Municipal unit density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
 • Community
2,930
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationMY

Plomari (Greek: Πλωμάρι) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mytilene, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is the only sizable coastal settlement in the south, and the second largest town on Lesbos. The municipal unit of Plomari is the southernmost on Lesbos Island and has a land area of 122.452 km2[3] and a 2021 census population of 4,852. Its largest towns or villages are Plomári, the former municipal seat, Plagiá, Palaiochóri, Megalochóri, and Akrási.

Description

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View of the port.

Plomari is located south of Mount Olympos. It offers scenic appeal as well as the presence of its famous ouzo-distilling industry. Brands can be sampled at the traditional kafenia. The local festival (or "panigiri") season kicks off in mid-July with an ouzo festival, and culminates towards the end month in celebrations honouring Agios Haralambos and including such rural activities as horse races. The seaside summer resort of Agios Isidoros lies on the east, two kilometers far from Plomari, while the seaside neighbourhood Ammoudeli, with the church of Agios Panteleimonas, is located on the west.[citation needed]

Province

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The province of Plomari (Greek: Επαρχία Πλωμαρίου) was one of the provinces of the Lesbos Prefecture. Its territory corresponded with that of the current municipal unit Plomari and the village Stavros.[4] It was abolished in 2006.

Sport

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There is a sports club based in Plomari called Egeas Plomariou (Greek: Αιγέας Πλωμαρίου) best known for its football team that currently plays in one of local football championships of Greece, lowest leagues of Greek football, and was founded in 1949. It has a basketball team too.

Landmarks

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People

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References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Τροποποίηση του άρθρου 1 του ν. 3852/2010" [Amendment of Article 1 of l. 3852/2010] (in Greek). Government Gazette. p. 1164.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  4. ^ "Detailed census results 1991" (PDF). (39 MB) (in Greek and French)
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