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Molyvos, Lesbos
With a character and charm all of its own, Lesbos is an island of fantastic sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and ancient architecture. Keeping its Greek flavour while being a popular holiday choice, It mixes historical sightseeing and relaxing beaches, all under warm sunshine.
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Things to do
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Visit the beautiful preserved Byzantine castle, magnificently perched overlooking Mytilini, the capital of the island.
Things to do
Visit the town of Kalloni, home to many different species of birds, flora and fauna. See the fortress town at Molyvos, considered one of the prettiest in Greece, or trek from Lapsarna to Petra and climb the rock to its church. The monastery at Limonos holds invaluable treasures in its museum. See thermal springs around the island and stroll around the pretty fishing village of Signi.Beaches
If you're looking to spend much of your time on the beach on your Lesbos holiday, Skala Eressos is the best, with 3km of golden sand, clear water, a few watersports and seafront tavernas.
On the northern coast, you can head for Anaxos and Petra, both long sandy beaches with traditional Greek tavernas nearby.
If you're staying in the centre of the island, Skala Kalloni's one of the best places to lay your beach towel, with shallow water for a refreshing paddle; the area's thousands of migrant birds like it here too.
Explore your destination
Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.
Mystical Turkey
The perfect chance to visit another country, this boat trip takes you to Ayvalik on Turkey's north-western coast, where you'll explore the bustling market streets, browse colourful shops and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.
Greek Night
A great way to experience Greek culture, on this fun night out you'll enjoy traditional Greek food and music and can even join in dancing in the streets of Petra.
Boat Barbecue
A relaxing day spent cruising Lesbos's northern coastline, you'll soak up the sun and dock at secluded beaches for a spot of swimming and snorkelling, working up an appetite for a delicious barbecue lunch.
Highlights
- Trekking the olive trails of Plomari, a town on Lesbos's south coast famous for its ouzo, passing traditional terracotta-capped houses and lush scenery and seeing wonderful sea views
- Spotting new species of bird on your holiday in Lesbos, one of Europe's best places for birdwatching, with star birds including the red-footed Falcon
- Exploring the lively capital city, Mytilini, with its Byzantine castle, archaeological and artists' museums and beautiful Church of Agios Therapon
- Standing in Mytilini's ancient theatre, once the largest theatre in Greece: it's believed Rome's Theatre of Pompey was modelled on it, parts of which can still be seen today
- Taking a dip in one of the island's many thermal springs, where you can test out the water's healing powers
- Seeing the fortress town of Molyvos: considered one of the prettiest places in Greece, its cobbled streets are lined with little stone houses and souvenir shops
- Climbing the rock steps to Petra's 18th century church for beautiful views across the village
- Wandering around the Petrified Forest in Sigri, frozen in time for over 20 million years, when a volcano covered the forest with ash turning the trees into fossils
- Taking in the huge library and various other treasures at 16th century Limonos Monastery, near Kalloni, used as a secret school during the Turkish occupation of Lesbos
- Savouring the taste of Greece's best sardines at Skala Kalloni's sardine festival usually held in early August
Food and drink
Said to produce the best olive oil in Greece, you'll find plenty of culinary delights on holiday in Lesbos.
It's also famous for its ouzo and for the sardines fished in from the Gulf of Kalloni, eaten raw and marinated in salt and ladotyri, a sheep and goat's milk cheese preserved in oil for a couple of years: more delicious than it sounds
Fish dishes, rustic Greek food and international menus are all available in Lesbos, with Molyvos's harbour highly recommended for its traditional tavernas and seafood restaurants.
The Greeks love to 'stuff' their food: try local favourites like Exochiko, baked pork packed with cheese and garlic, and deep-fried courgettes overflowing with cheese.
Evening Flavour
As the third largest Greek island, Lesbos isn't known for its nightlife but it is surprisingly good, with late-night music bars, traditional tavernas and discos.
You'll find the best choice in the main town, Mytilini, where you can dine in seafood tavernas before choosing a cocktail bar, lounge bar or traditional ouzeri to enjoy your holiday evening in; or visiting all three!
In Molyvos, you can be serenaded by traditional Greek guitar music as you while away the evening in harbour front bars or, if you really want to party, go dancing at Conga's Beach Club.
In Skala Eressou and Skala Kalloni, the best way to spend the evening is in relaxing tavernas and with seafront strolls.
Shopping
Ceramics, jewellery, honey and the island's world-famous olive oil are popular keepsakes from your Lesbos holiday, along with mini bottles of ouzo – which you might not 'keep' as long!
All the main resorts have their choice of shops, but Molyvos is one of the best places to go, with jewellery stores, boutiques and art galleries are scattered around the cobbled streets.
In the capital, Mytilini, you'll find all types of shops lining the main street, so you can shop for clothes, souvenirs, antiques and paintings by local artists all in one go.
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