Plomari Πλωμάρι | |
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 Aerial view of Plomari. | |
 Location within the regional unit | |
  Plomari | |
| Coordinates:38°59′N26°22′E / 38.983°N 26.367°E /38.983; 26.367 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Lesbos |
| Municipality | Mytilene |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 122.5 km2 (47.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 4,852 |
| • Municipal unit density | 39.61/km2 (102.6/sq mi) |
| • Community | 2,930 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | MY |
Plomari (Greek:Πλωμάρι) is a town and a formermunicipality on the island ofLesbos,North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipalityMytilene, 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.
Plomari is located south ofMount Olympos. It offers scenic appeal as well as the presence of its famousouzo-distilling industry. Brands can be sampled at the traditionalkafenia. 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 summerresort of Agios Isidoros lies on the east, two kilometers far from Plomari, while the seaside neighbourhood Ammoudeli, with the church ofAgios Panteleimonas, is located on the west.[citation needed]
The province of Plomari (Greek:Επαρχία Πλωμαρίου) was one of theprovinces of the Lesbos Prefecture. Its territory corresponded with that of the current municipal unit Plomari and the villageStavros.[4] It was abolished in 2006.
There is a sports club based in Plomari calledEgeas Plomariou (Greek:Αιγέας Πλωμαρίου) best known for itsfootball team that currently plays in one oflocal football championships of Greece, lowest leagues ofGreek football, and was founded in 1949. It has abasketball team too.