Lesbos
Lesbos, sometimes called Lesvos,
is a beautiful Greek island located in northeastern Aegean Sea. Mytilini is its capital and the main town, other important settlements are Kalloni, Plomari, Agiassos, Eresos, Gera and Molyvos. The tourism and the traditional industrie are very important in the economy of Lesvos, especially the industry of ship building and the growing olives. Lesbos is the third largest Greek island and is separated from Turkey by the narrow Strait of Mytilini. The coast of Lesvos has several small stunning beaches. There are flights from Athens and Thessaloniki. The Petrified Forest of Lesvos is the most important and famous place to visit in the island. Hotels in Lesbos
What to see in Lesbos – Petrified Forest of Lesvos; Mytilene; Kalloni; Molivos; Eressos; Methymna; Gattilusi Castle; Skala Eressou; Plomari; Mandamados; Agiasos; Sigri; Petrified Forest; Anaxos Beach; Vatera Beach; Pirgi Thermis; Agios Issidoris; Ayios Nikolaos; Panaya i Gorgona; Kalamiaris; Kresmati; Panayoudha;
Restaurants in Lesbos
- The Captain’s Table
- Caprice Kitchen Bar
- Tropicana Platanos
- Sarandos
Transports in Lesbos
Mytilene International Airport (MJT) – There are flights from Athens and Thessaloniki. During the Summer months there are also flights to several European cities.
By boat – There are ferries to/from Athens port of Piraeus.
By bus – The local buses run around the island. Tickets available in the bus.
Map of Lesbos
Map of Lesbos
Where is Lesbos on Map of Greece
Where is Lesbos on Map of Greece