'Anise Festival in Midilli'

Ouzo Fest 2026 is Starting You can reach the island of Lesbos from Dikili in just 35 minutes by IDO catamaran, and it is getting ready to celebrate the excitement of Ouzo Fest again in the summer of 2025. Unforgettable festival atmosphere awaits you in the streets of Plomari with the scent of anise, and in Mytilene Square with music and dance. What is Ouzo, and Why is This Festival Special? Uzo is not just a drink in Lesbos; it is a culture, a tradition of conversation, and a way of life. During the festival: - More than 40 ouzo brands offer free tastings - Distillers explain their production processes - Hundreds of varieties of meze are served - Entertainment continues throughout the night with live music Ouzo Fest is a friendly event that brings together the two shores of the Aegean. When and Where is it Held? Mytilene Events - Location: Municipality Theatre Square - Date: Last weekend of June - Time: 21:00 – Midnight Plomari Events - Location: Plomari beach - Date: First weekend of July - Time: Evening to night Music and Entertainment at the Festival Ouzo Fest is not just about tasting; it is also a music festival. In past years: - Rebetiko groups - Modern Greek music groups - Sirtaki and folk dances - Joint Turkish-Greek concerts performed on stage. This excitement will continue in 2025. Ouzo Museums and Distilleries During the festival week, brands like Barbayanni and Arvanitis open their distilleries for visits. Visitors can see: - Old distillation boilers - Anise distillation techniques - Historical label archives up close. For Those Who Want to Participate from Dikili As GÜVENTUR, we organize special tours for the festival: - Departure: Dikili Harbor - Every morning at 08:00 - Transportation: 35-minute IDO catamaran to Lesbos - Package options: - Festival entry + special glass - Accommodation + transfer - Guided ouzo museum tour - Turkish-Greek support **Spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended.** Why Should You Go? - Experience ouzo on-site - Get to know Aegean culture up close - Enjoy friendly fun with our Greek neighbors - Experience a nearby foreign country - Feel the atmosphere of a gastronomic festival Final Words Lesbos is calling you this summer. This festival, merging with the scent of anise across the two shores of the Aegean, offers an unforgettable experience. You can be a part of this atmosphere by joining our Ouzo Fest 2025 tours departing from Dikili.