Welcome
On our internet portal, you will find information about the city of Mytilini and the island of Lesvos. We offer you information about:
- How to come to us by air
- Which ferry connections are available
- Where to stay (Hotels)
- Where to rent a car to explore the island
- Which bus to take to reach the villages on the island.
- Where and how to find a taxi
- Where to eat and drink
We hope you find our information useful and we look forward to welcoming you to Mytilini for your next holidays!
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Travel by aeroplane to Mytilini Airport (MJT)
The airport connects Mytilini to the world. In summer, there are connections from the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and England.
In the winter, there are only flights to Athens and Thessaloniki.
International Airports
- NL - Amsterdam Only summer
- DK - Kopenhagen Only summer
- PL - Katowtce Only summer
- BE - Brussels Only summer
- GB - London Only summer
- GB - Bristol Only summer
- GB - Manchester Only summer
National Airports
- GR - Athens All year
- GR - Thessaloniki All year
- GR - Limnos Only summer
Here you can see the actual routes.
Sightseeing Tour
In the city of Mytilini
Places to stay on Lesvos
Here you will find the most popular places for your next holiday on Lesvos outside Mytilini.
Petra
Petra
Petra is located in the northern part of Lesvos. It is 65 km from Mytilini and about one hour to drive there. Petra has a few big hotel units, but the majority of the accommodations are small hotels and apartments, which makes the place very family friendly. The characteristic of this place is the Church 'Panagia Glykofiloussa' (Sweet kissing Madonna) which is built on a rock in the centre of the village. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Molyvos
Molyvos
Molyvos is located in the northern part of Lesvos. It is 61 km from Mytilini and about one hour and ten minutes to drive there. The characteristic of the place is the castle that towers over Molyvos and the narrow streets. There are also many restaurants, bars and coffee shops for your entertainment. The majority of the accommodations are small apartment units. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Plomari
Plomari
Plomari is located in the southern part of Lesvos. It is 38 km from Mytilini and about one hour to drive there. The attractions of the place are the sandy beaches. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Skala-Eressos
Skala-Eressos
Skala-Eressos is located in the western part of Lesvos. It is 84 km from Mytilini and about one hour and forty-five minutes to drive there. The characteristic of the place are the sandy beaches, and it is the home town of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Vatera
Vatera
Vatera is located in the south part of Lesvos. It is 49 km from Mytilini and about one hour to drive there. The characteristic of the place are the long sandy beaches. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Explore the island of Lesvos
Here are a few cultural attractions on our island.
Temple
of Messon
Temple of Messon
The ancient temple was dedicated to the gods Zeus, Dionysos, and Hera. It is 29 km from Mytilini and about 38 minutes to drive there. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Petrified Forest
of Lesvos
Petrified Forest of Lesvos
The 'Petrified Forest of Lesvos' is located in the western part of Lesvos. It is 86 km from Mytilini and about one hour and forty minutes to drive there. "The petrified forest was formed between 17 and 20 million years ago. There are fossilized remains of plants and trees, now there is a 19.5 metre tree complete with some roots and branches and leaves, as well as, 150 fossilised logs."Source wikipedia Click here to see the directions on the map.
Roman
Aqueduct
Roman Aqueduct
Roman Aqueduct in Moria
The Roman Aqueduct is located near the Village of Moria, 7 km northwest from Mytilini. It was used for the water supply of Mytilini and is dated to the end of the 2nd or the beginning of the 3rd century AD. Click here to see the location on the map.
Archangels
Monastery
Archangels Taxiarchon Monastery
Archangels Taxiarchon Monastery is located in the town Mandamados. It is 36 km north from Mytilini and about 40 minutes to drive there. The monastery is one of the two largest pilgrimage sites on the island. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Saint Raphael
Monastery
Saint Raphael Monastery
Saints Raphael Monastery is located 12 km north from Mytilini and about 18 minutes to drive there. The monastery is one of the two largest pilgrimage sites on the island. Click here to see the directions on the map.
Hot Water
Springs
Hot Water Springs
On the island are several places with hot springs. These places are in Polichnitos, Lisbori, Gera, Eftalou and Thermi. Click on the village names to see the directions on the map.
Contact/Map
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