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LESVOS
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LESVOS ISLAND GUIDE

THE ISLAND of OUZO

These itineraries are sample frameworks designed to inspire your Lesvos holiday planning from Ayvalik - feel free to mix and match activities, adjust timings based on your interests, swap locations according to the season, and create your own unique island experience. Consider them as flexible suggestions rather than rigid schedules, allowing you to discover Lesvos at your own pace while ensuring you don't miss the fixed ferry departures at 08:45 from Ayvalik and 18:00 from Lesvos (Mytilene).

You're visiting Lesvos? We've got plans for you!


Mytilene City
            Discovery Tour.
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Clear immigration, exit Mytilene Port
  • 11:00
    Walk to Mytilene Castle (15 min)
  • 12:00
    Explore Archaeological Museum
  • 13:30
    Traditional lunch at Ermou Street
  • 14:45
    Visit Church of Agios Therapon & old market
  • 15:45
    Ouzo tasting at Veto or Epano Skala
  • 16:45
    Walk back to port, souvenir shopping
  • 17:15
    Check-in for return ferry
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
Lesvos Quick Beach & Village Tour.
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Clear immigration, rent scooter/car at port
  • 11:15
    Drive to Thermi Village (20 min)
  • 12:00
    Visit Thermi Hot Springs and seaside
  • 13:00
    Lunch at Thermi waterfront
  • 14:15
    Quick visit to Moria Aqueduct
  • 15:00
    Agios Isidoros Beach for swimming
  • 16:00
    Return to Mytilene center
  • 16:30
    Quick coffee and shopping
  • 17:15
    Return vehicle, check-in at port
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
Lesvos Cultural Express Tour.
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Clear immigration, taxi to Varia
  • 11:15
    Theophilos Museum visit
  • 12:15
    Teriade Museum
  • 13:15
    Return to Mytilene, lunch at harbor
  • 14:30
    Ouzo Museum (Barbayanni)
  • 15:30
    Walk through old town & Epano Skala
  • 16:30
    Local market for olive products
  • 17:15
    Check-in for return ferry
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene, store luggage at hotel
  • 11:30
    Mytilene Castle exploration
  • 13:00
    Lunch at traditional taverna
  • 14:30
    Archaeological Museum
  • 16:00
    Teriade Museum
  • 17:30
    Check-in hotel properly
  • 19:00
    Sunset walk along harbor
  • 20:30
    Dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Hotel breakfast and checkout
  • 10:00
    Taxi to Thermi Hot Springs
  • 11:30
    Relax at Thermi Beach
  • 13:00
    Seaside lunch at Kanali
  • 14:30
    Return to Mytilene
  • 15:30
    Ouzo Museum and tasting
  • 16:30
    Last shopping at Ermou Street
  • 17:15
    Arrive at port
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene, rent car immediately
  • 11:00
    Drive directly to Molyvos (1.5 hours)
  • 12:45
    Check-in, quick refresh
  • 13:30
    Lunch at harbor restaurants
  • 15:00
    Explore Molyvos Castle
  • 17:00
    Sunset from castle viewpoint
  • 19:00
    Walk medieval cobblestone streets
  • 20:30
    Dinner at traditional taverna
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Breakfast with sea view
  • 10:00
    Eftalou Hot Springs and beach
  • 11:30
    Visit Petra and its rock church
  • 13:00
    Lunch in Petra
  • 14:00
    Drive back to Mytilene
  • 15:30
    Quick city center visit
  • 16:45
    Return rental car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, rent car
  • 11:15
    Drive to Plomari (1 hour)
  • 12:30
    Check-in at seaside hotel
  • 13:30
    Lunch at Plomari Harbor
  • 15:00
    Barbayanni Ouzo Distillery tour
  • 16:30
    Agios Isidoros Beach time
  • 18:30
    Return to town
  • 20:00
    Fresh seafood dinner at harbor
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Morning swim at Melinta Beach
  • 10:30
    Check out, drive to Agiassos
  • 11:30
    Explore mountain village
  • 13:00
    Traditional lunch in Agiassos
  • 14:30
    Drive to Mytilene via Gera Bay
  • 15:45
    Return rental car
  • 16:30
    Quick port area walk
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, rent car
  • 11:30
    Drive to Mantamados, pottery village
  • 13:00
    Lunch at local taverna
  • 14:30
    Continue to Molyvos
  • 16:00
    Check-in, explore lower town
  • 18:00
    Sunset from castle
  • 20:00
    Dinner in old town
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Eftalou Hot Springs
  • 11:00
    Drive to Petra
  • 12:00
    Church of Panagia Glykofilousa
  • 13:00
    Beach lunch at Anaxos
  • 15:00
    Visit Antissa Village
  • 16:30
    Return to Molyvos
  • 18:00
    Free evening
  • 20:00
    Seafood dinner at harbor
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Check out, drive via mountain route
  • 10:30
    Stop at Agiassos Village
  • 12:00
    Traditional crafts and lunch
  • 13:30
    Continue to Mytilene
  • 15:00
    Mytilene museums (choose one)
  • 16:30
    Return car and walk to port
  • 17:15
    Arrive at port
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene
  • 11:30
    Check-in city hotel
  • 12:30
    Lunch at local favorite
  • 14:00
    Castle and Archaeological Museum
  • 16:30
    Coffee at traditional kafeneio
  • 18:00
    Explore Epano Skala district
  • 20:00
    Dinner with live music
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Check out, rent car
  • 09:30
    Drive to Sigri (2.5 hours)
  • 12:00
    Arrive Sigri, check-in
  • 13:00
    Lunch at fishing harbor
  • 14:30
    Petrified Forest Museum
  • 16:30
    Faneromeni Beach sunset
  • 19:00
    Return to village
  • 20:00
    Fresh fish dinner
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Morning at Sigri Castle
  • 10:30
    Drive via Eressos to Mytilene
  • 12:30
    Stop for lunch in Kalloni
  • 14:00
    Birdwatching at salt flats
  • 15:30
    Continue to Mytilene
  • 16:45
    Return car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, explore Mytilene on foot
  • 12:00
    Theophilos & Teriade Museums
  • 13:30
    Lunch break
  • 15:00
    Rent car, drive to Plomari
  • 16:30
    Check-in seaside hotel
  • 17:30
    Beach time
  • 19:00
    Sunset walk
  • 20:30
    Ouzo and mezze dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 09:30
    Boat trip to Tokmakia (if available)
  • 13:00
    Beach lunch
  • 15:00
    Return to Plomari
  • 16:00
    Ouzo distillery tour
  • 17:30
    Relax at hotel
  • 19:00
    Explore upper village
  • 20:30
    Traditional taverna
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Check out
  • 09:30
    Drive via coastal road
  • 11:00
    Stop at Agios Isidoros
  • 12:30
    Thermi for Hot Springs
  • 14:00
    Late lunch in Thermi
  • 15:30
    Return to Mytilene
  • 16:30
    Return car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, rent car
  • 11:30
    Mytilene Castle visit
  • 13:00
    Quick lunch
  • 14:00
    Drive to Molyvos via coast
  • 16:00
    Check-in, settle
  • 17:30
    Castle sunset viewing
  • 19:00
    Explore medieval streets
  • 20:30
    Traditional dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Eftalou Springs morning
  • 11:00
    Drive to Sigri via mountains
  • 13:00
    Lunch in mountain village
  • 14:30
    Arrive Sigri, check-in
  • 15:30
    Petrified Forest tour
  • 18:00
    Sunset at Faneromeni
  • 20:00
    Seafood dinner
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Beach morning
  • 11:00
    Drive to Plomari via Eressos
  • 13:30
    Lunch in Skala Eressos
  • 15:30
    Arrive Plomari, check-in
  • 17:00
    Ouzo tasting
  • 18:30
    Evening beach walk
  • 20:00
    Harbor dinner
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Melinta beach
  • 11:00
    Check out, drive to Mytilene
  • 12:30
    Agiassos Village stop
  • 14:00
    Traditional lunch
  • 15:00
    Continue to port
  • 16:00
    Last-minute shopping
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene
  • 11:30
    Check-in boutique hotel
  • 13:00
    Leisurely lunch
  • 14:30
    Walking tour with guide
  • 16:30
    Teriade Museum
  • 18:00
    Sunset from castle
  • 20:00
    Cooking class & dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 10:00
    Market tour
  • 11:30
    Drive to Agiassos
  • 13:00
    Village exploration
  • 14:30
    Pottery workshop
  • 16:30
    Continue to Plomari
  • 18:00
    Check-in
  • 19:00
    Beach sunset
  • 20:30
    Local taverna
  • DAY 3
  • 09:30
    Beach morning
  • 11:00
    Ouzo distillery tour
  • 12:30
    Seaside lunch
  • 14:00
    Drive to Molyvos
  • 16:00
    Check-in
  • 17:00
    Art galleries
  • 19:00
    Free exploration
  • 20:30
    Fine dining
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Breakfast with locals
  • 10:30
    Olive grove visit
  • 12:00
    Return drive
  • 14:00
    Thermi Hot Springs
  • 15:30
    Mytilene arrival
  • 16:45
    Return car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, rent car
  • 11:30
    Drive to Olympus area
  • 13:00
    Hiking and picnic
  • 15:30
    Drive to Molyvos
  • 17:00
    Check-in
  • 18:30
    Castle exploration
  • 20:30
    Rich dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 08:00
    Mountain biking tour
  • 11:00
    Eftalou Beach
  • 13:00
    Beach lunch
  • 14:30
    Water sports
  • 16:30
    Return to hotel
  • 18:00
    Spa/massage
  • 20:00
    Rich taverna
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Check out
  • 10:00
    Drive to Kalloni Bay
  • 11:30
    Kayaking adventure
  • 13:30
    Lunch in Skala Kallonis
  • 15:00
    Birdwatching walk
  • 16:30
    Drive to Mytilene
  • 18:00
    Check-in port hotel
  • 18:00
    Celebration dinner
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Morning jog
  • 10:30
    City museums
  • 12:30
    Healthy lunch
  • 14:00
    Thermi Hot Springs
  • 14:00
    Late lunch in Thermi
  • 15:45
    Return to port
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene
  • 11:30
    Check-in, city orientation
  • 13:00
    Traditional lunch
  • 14:30
    Castle and museums
  • 16:00
    Check-in, settle
  • 17:00
    Coffee culture
  • 18:30
    Evening walk
  • 20:00
    Welcome dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Rent car, drive east
  • 10:30
    Gulf of Gera tour
  • 12:00
    Plomari arrival
  • 13:00
    Check-in and lunch
  • 14:30
    Ouzo distillery
  • 16:00
    Beach time
  • 18:00
    Village exploration
  • 20:00
    Seafood feast
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Boat excursion
  • 13:00
    Beach picnic
  • 15:00
    Return, drive to Molyvos
  • 17:30
    Check-in castle view hotel
  • 19:00
    Sunset from castle
  • 20:30
    Medieval town dinner
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Eftalou experience
  • 11:00
    Petra Monastery
  • 13:00
    Lunch with view
  • 14:30
    Antissa and crafts
  • 16:30
    Return to Molyvos
  • 18:00
    Free evening
  • 20:00
    Music taverna
  • DAY 5
  • 09:00
    Check out
  • 10:30
    Scenic return via Mandamados
  • 12:30
    Ceramic shopping
  • 14:00
    Mytilene lunch
  • 15:30
    Final shopping
  • 16:45
    Return car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, transfer to spa hotel
  • 12:00
    Check-in, wellness lunch
  • 14:00
    Spa orientation
  • 15:30
    First treatment
  • 17:00
    Yoga session
  • 19:00
    Healthy dinner
  • 20:30
    Evening meditation
  • DAY 2
  • 07:00
    Sunrise yoga
  • 08:30
    Nutritious breakfast
  • 10:00
    Nature hike
  • 12:30
    Organic lunch
  • 14:00
    Thermi Hot Springs
  • 16:00
    Rest time
  • 18:00
    Sunset ceremony
  • 20:00
    Vegetarian dinner
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Check out, drive west
  • 11:30
    Sigri arrival
  • 13:00
    Check-in, lunch
  • 14:30
    Petrified Forest hike
  • 17:00
    Beach relaxation
  • 19:00
    Return to hotel
  • 20:00
    Fresh fish dinner
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Beach yoga
  • 10:30
    Drive to Molyvos
  • 12:30
    Check-in
  • 13:30
    Healthy lunch
  • 15:00
    Eftalou Thermal Baths
  • 17:00
    Free time
  • 19:00
    Castle sunset
  • 20:30
    Farewell dinner
  • DAY 5
  • 09:00
    Final spa morning
  • 11:00
    Check out
  • 12:00
    Drive to Mytilene
  • 14:00
    Light lunch
  • 15:00
    Last-minute activities
  • 16:45
    Return car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1 - 2
  • MYTILENE & SURROUNDINGS
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene
  • Street photography
  • Architecture details
  • Museum collections
  • Local life documentation
  • DAY 3
  • TRANSITION & MOUNTAINS
  • Agiassos Village life
  • Traditional crafts
  • Mountain landscapes
  • DAY 4
  • NORTHERN COAST
  • Molyvos medieval charm
  • Sunset photography
  • Coastal scenes
  • DAY 5
  • RETURN
  • Morning golden hour
  • Final shots
  • Photo review
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene, collect rental car
  • 11:30
    Check into Mytilene hotel
  • 13:00
    Lunch at Ermou Street
  • 14:30
    Mytilene Castle exploration
  • 16:30
    Archaeological Museum
  • 18:00
    Coffee at traditional kafeneio
  • 19:30
    Evening stroll harbor promenade
  • 20:30
    Welcome dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 09:00
    Checkout, drive to Loutra
  • 10:00
    Gulf of Gera scenic stops
  • 11:30
    Arrive Plomari
  • 12:00
    Check into seaside hotel
  • 13:00
    Lunch at beach taverna
  • 14:30
    Barbayanni Ouzo Museum tour
  • 16:00
    Agios Isidoros Beach swimming
  • 18:00
    Explore Plomari old town
  • 19:30
    Sunset from harbor
  • 20:00
    Seafood dinner
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Morning swim at hotel beach
  • 10:30
    Checkout, drive via Agiassos
  • 12:00
    Agiassos Village exploration
  • 13:30
    Traditional lunch
  • 15:00
    Continue to Skala Eressos
  • 17:00
    Check into beach hotel
  • 18:00
    Beach walk and swimming
  • 19:30
    Sunset cocktails at beach bar
  • 20:30
    Dinner by the sea
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Breakfast by the beach
  • 10:30
    Checkout, drive to Sigri
  • 12:00
    Arrive Sigri, check-in
  • 13:00
    Lunch at harbor
  • 14:30
    Petrified Forest Museum
  • 16:30
    Explore ancient fossils trail
  • 18:00
    Faneromeni Beach sunset
  • 19:30
    Return to village
  • 20:30
    Fresh fish dinner
  • DAY 5
  • 09:00
    Morning at Sigri Castle
  • 10:30
    Checkout, drive to Molyvos
  • 12:30
    Arrive Molyvos, check-in
  • 13:30
    Lunch at harbor restaurants
  • 15:00
    Explore medieval streets
  • 16:30
    Molyvos Castle visit
  • 18:30
    Sunset from castle walls
  • 20:00
    Dinner
  • DAY 6
  • 09:00
    Checkout, Eftalou Hot Springs
  • 10:30
    Swim at Eftalou Beach
  • 11:30
    Drive to Petra
  • 12:30
    Quick visit to rock church
  • 13:30
    Lunch in Petra
  • 14:30
    Drive to Mytilene
  • 16:00
    Return rental car
  • 16:30
    Last-minute shopping
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive Mytilene
  • 11:30
    Check into boutique hotel
  • 13:00
    Leisurely lunch at Sappho Square
  • 14:30
    Guided walking tour booking
  • 15:30
    Teriade Museum visit
  • 17:00
    Coffee and people watching
  • 18:30
    Evening market visit
  • 20:00
    Welcome dinner at local favorite
  • DAY 2
  • 09:30
    Breakfast at local bakery
  • 10:30
    Theophilos Museum
  • 12:00
    Cooking Class begins
  • 14:00
    Enjoy prepared lunch
  • 15:30
    Free time/siesta
  • 17:00
    Byzantine Museum
  • 18:30
    Sunset from castle
  • 20:00
    Dinner at a hidden gem
  • DAY 3
  • 09:00
    Checkout, drive to Agiassos
  • 10:30
    Arrive mountain village
  • 11:00
    Check into traditional guesthouse
  • 12:00
    Pottery workshop
  • 14:00
    Village lunch with locals
  • 15:30
    Church and folk museum
  • 17:00
    Walk mountain trails
  • 19:00
    Return to village
  • 20:00
    Dinner
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 11:00
    Cheese-making demonstration
  • 12:30
    Checkout
  • 13:00
    Drive to coast via Plomari
  • 15:00
    Check into beach house accommodation
  • 16:00
    Beach relaxation
  • 18:00
    Beach yoga session
  • 19:30
    Sunset meditation
  • 20:30
    Beachfront organic dinner
  • DAY 5
  • 08:00
    Sunrise beach walk
  • 09:00
    Breakfast at beach café
  • 10:30
    Water sports activities
  • 12:30
    Beach picnic
  • 14:00
    Spa treatment
  • 16:00
    Free beach time
  • 18:00
    Pack and prepare
  • 19:30
    Farewell sunset walk
  • 20:30
    Special goodbye dinner
  • DAY 6
  • 09:00
    Final morning swim
  • 10:30
    Checkout, drive to Mytilene
  • 12:30
    Stop at Thermi Hot Springs
  • 14:00
    Light lunch in Thermi
  • 15:30
    Return to Mytilene
  • 16:30
    Return car, walk to port
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • DAY 1
  • 08:45
    Ferry departure
  • 10:45
    Arrive, meet photography guide
  • 11:30
    Equipment check, rent car
  • 12:30
    Check into Mytilene hotel
  • 13:30
    Lunch briefing session
  • 15:00
    Street photography workshop
  • 17:00
    Golden hour at harbor
  • 19:00
    Photo review session
  • 20:30
    Group dinner
  • DAY 2
  • 06:00
    Sunrise shoot at castle
  • 08:00
    Breakfast at hotel
  • 09:30
    Drive to mountain villages
  • 11:00
    Agiassos photography
  • 13:00
    Traditional lunch
  • 14:30
    Village life documentation
  • 16:30
    Drive to Plomari
  • 18:00
    Check-in, sunset beach shoot
  • 20:00
    Review and dinner
  • DAY 3
  • 08:00
    Boat charter for sea photography
  • 10:00
    Hidden coves and beaches
  • 12:00
    Underwater photography
  • 13:30
    Beach BBQ lunch
  • 14:00
    Village lunch with locals
  • 15:00
    Return to shore
  • 16:00
    Drive to Sigri
  • 18:00
    Check-in
  • 19:00
    Sunset at Faneromeni
  • 20:30
    Dinner and editing
  • DAY 4
  • 09:00
    Petrified Forest dawn shoot
  • 11:00
    Texture and detail workshop
  • 13:00
    Lunch in Sigri
  • 14:30
    Checkout, drive to Molyvos
  • 16:30
    Check into castle view hotel
  • 17:30
    Medieval architecture shoot
  • 19:00
    Blue hour photography
  • 20:30
    Technical review dinner
  • DAY 5
  • 07:00
    Eftalou sunrise session
  • 09:00
    Breakfast break
  • 10:30
    Portrait session with locals
  • 12:30
    Lunch in Petra
  • 14:00
    Monastery photography
  • 15:30
    Free shooting time
  • 17:30
    Return to Molyvos
  • 19:00
    Final sunset shoot
  • 20:30
    Celebration dinner
  • DAY 6
  • 09:00
    Checkout, final morning shots
  • 10:30
    Drive to Mytilene
  • 12:00
    Stop at Mandamados
  • 13:00
    Quick lunch
  • 14:30
    Photo printing in Mytilene
  • 16:00
    Return equipment and car
  • 17:15
    Port check-in
  • 18:00
    Ferry to Ayvalik
  • PRE-DEPARTURE FROM AYVALIK
  • Valid passport (6+ months).
    Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Check Schengen visa requirements.
    Check Schengen visa requirements
  • Book ferry tickets in advance.
    Book ferry tickets in advance
  • Reserve accommodation early (summer).
    Reserve accommodation early (summer)
  • Travel insurance.
    Travel insurance
  • Download offline maps.
    Download offline maps
  • Exchange Euros in Turkey.
    Exchange Euros in Turkey
  • Pack light.
    Pack light
  • MONEY & BUDGET
  • ATMs in all major towns.
    ATMs in all major towns
  • Cards widely accepted.
    Cards widely accepted
  • Budget €60-100/day average.
    Budget €60-100/day average
  • Tipping 5-10% appreciated.
    Tipping 5-10% appreciated
  • Small bills for villages.
    Small bills for villages
  • Save all receipts for VAT.
    Save all receipts for VAT
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • Rent car essential for exploration.
    Rent car essential for exploration
  • International driving license required.
    International driving license required
  • Scooters good for short distances.
    Scooters good for short distances
  • Limited bus service between towns.
    Limited bus service between towns
  • Taxis expensive (agree price first).
    Taxis expensive (agree price first)
  • Free parking in most areas.
    Free parking in most areas
  • Gas stations sparse in mountains.
    Gas stations sparse in mountains
  • CULTURAL ETIQUETTE
  • Traditional island (respect customs).
    Traditional island (respect customs)
  • Modest dress for monasteries.
    Modest dress for monasteries
  • Siesta hours 14:00-17:00.
    Siesta hours 14:00-17:00
  • Late dining normal (21:00+).
    Late dining normal (21:00+)
  • Greet with 'Kalimera / Kalispera'.
    Greet with 'Kalimera / Kalispera'
  • Support local family businesses.
    Support local family businesses
  • Ask before photographing people.
    Ask before photographing people
  • HEALTH & SAFETY
  • Good medical facilities in Mytilene.
    Good medical facilities in Mytilene
  • EU health card recommended.
    EU health card recommended
  • Pharmacies in major towns.
    Pharmacies in major towns
  • Strong sun protection needed.
    Strong sun protection needed
  • Tap water safe to drink.
    Tap water safe to drink
  • Emergency: 112.
    Emergency: 112
  • Sea urchins on rocky coasts.
    Sea urchins on rocky coasts
  • MUST-DO EXPERIENCES
  • Sunset from Molyvos Castle.
    Sunset from Molyvos Castle
  • Eftalou hot springs soak.
    Eftalou hot springs soak
  • Petrified Forest exploration.
    Petrified Forest exploration
  • Ouzo tasting in Plomari.
    Ouzo tasting in Plomari
  • Traditional village feast.
    Traditional village feast
  • Sardine dinner in Kalloni.
    Sardine dinner in Kalloni
  • Agiassos pottery shopping.
    Agiassos pottery shopping
  • Beach hopping south coast.
    Beach hopping south coast
  • FOOD SPECIALTIES
  • Fresh sardines from Kalloni.
    Fresh sardines from Kalloni
  • Ladotyri cheese (PDO).
    Ladotyri cheese (PDO)
  • Ouzo (best in Greece).
    Ouzo (best in Greece)
  • Stuffed zucchini flowers.
    Stuffed zucchini flowers
  • Sougania (local onion dish).
    Sougania (local onion dish)
  • Kolokithanthoi (squash blossoms).
    Kolokithanthoi (squash blossoms)
  • Fresh seafood everywhere.
    Fresh seafood everywhere
  • Traditional spoon sweets.
    Traditional spoon sweets
  • BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Molyvos medieval streets.
    Molyvos medieval streets
  • Eftalou pebble patterns.
    Eftalou pebble patterns
  • Agiassos mountain village.
    Agiassos mountain village
  • Petrified Forest details.
    Petrified Forest details
  • Fishing boats in harbors.
    Fishing boats in harbors
  • Sigri sunset views.
    Sigri sunset views
  • Traditional mansions.
    Traditional mansions
  • Olive grove landscapes.
    Olive grove landscapes
  • SWIMMING SPOTS
  • Sandy: Vatera, Skala Eressos, Anaxos.
    Sandy: Vatera, Skala Eressos, Anaxos
  • Pebble: Eftalou, Skala Kalloni.
    Pebble: Eftalou, Skala Kalloni
  • Remote: Tarti, Chroussos.
    Remote: Tarti, Chroussos
  • Hot Springs: Eftalou, Thermi, Lisvori.
    Hot Springs: Eftalou, Thermi, Lisvori
  • Family: Petra, Anaxos, Vatera.
    Family: Petra, Anaxos, Vatera
  • Watersports: Skala Eressos, Petra.
    Watersports: Skala Eressos, Petra
  • Naturist: Skala Eressos (designated area).
    Naturist: Skala Eressos (designated area)
  • SEASONAL NOTES
  • Spring (Apr-May): Wildflowers, perfect hiking.
    Spring (Apr-May): Wildflowers, perfect hiking
  • Summer (Jun-Aug): Hot, busy, festivals.
    Summer (Jun-Aug): Hot, busy, festivals
  • Autumn (Sep-Oct): Harvest time, warm sea.
    Autumn (Sep-Oct): Harvest time, warm sea
  • Winter (Nov-Mar): Quiet, many places closed.
    Winter (Nov-Mar): Quiet, many places closed
  • UNIQUE FEATURES
  • Third largest Greek island.
    Third largest Greek island
  • UNESCO Global Geopark.
    UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Ouzo production capital.
    Ouzo production capital
  • Rich literary heritage (Sappho).
    Rich literary heritage (Sappho)
  • Petrified Forest (20 million years).
    Petrified Forest (20 million years)
  • Traditional soap factories.
    Traditional soap factories
  • Exceptional birdwatching.
    Exceptional birdwatching
  • Thermal springs tradition.
    Thermal springs tradition
  • 11 million olive trees.
    11 million olive trees
  • WHAT TO BRING
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
    Comfortable walking shoes
  • Beach and hiking gear.
    Beach and hiking gear
  • Layers for mountain/coast.
    Layers for mountain/coast
  • Swimsuit for hot springs.
    Swimsuit for hot springs
  • Binoculars for birdwatching.
    Binoculars for birdwatching
  • Water bottle (refillable).
    Water bottle (refillable)
  • Sunscreen and hat.
    Sunscreen and hat
  • Insect repellent.
    Insect repellent
  • Camera with extra batteries.
    Camera with extra batteries
  • Notebook for inspiration.
    Notebook for inspiration
  • Reusable shopping bag.
    Reusable shopping bag
  • Waterproof jacket (spring/autumn).
    Waterproof jacket (spring/autumn)
  • ISLAND NAVIGATION TIPS
  • Mytilene: Capital, ferries, museums.
    Mytilene: Capital, ferries, museums
  • Molyvos: Medieval charm, tourism hub.
    Molyvos: Medieval charm, tourism hub
  • Sigri: Remote west, petrified forest.
    Sigri: Remote west, petrified forest
  • Plomari: Ouzo capital, beaches.
    Plomari: Ouzo capital, beaches
  • Agiassos: Mountain crafts, tradition.
    Agiassos: Mountain crafts, tradition
  • Skala Eressos: Beach resort, liberal vibe.
    Skala Eressos: Beach resort, liberal vibe
  • Kalloni: Central hub, birdwatching.
    Kalloni: Central hub, birdwatching
  • Petra: Beach resort, family-friendly.
    Petra: Beach resort, family-friendly
  • ACTIVITIES BY AREA
  • North: Hot springs, medieval villages.
    North: Hot springs, medieval villages
  • South: Beaches, ouzo distilleries.
    South: Beaches, ouzo distilleries
  • West: Petrified Forest, remote beaches.
    West: Petrified Forest, remote beaches
  • East: Capital culture, pine forests.
    East: Capital culture, pine forests
  • Central: Mountains, traditional villages.
    Central: Mountains, traditional villages
  • SPECIAL INTEREST
  • Birdwatching: April-May, Sept-Oct peak.
    Birdwatching: April-May, Sept-Oct peak
  • Hiking: Mountain trails, coastal paths.
    Hiking: Mountain trails, coastal paths
  • Culture: Museums, festivals, music.
    Culture: Museums, festivals, music
  • Wellness: Hot springs, yoga retreats.
    Wellness: Hot springs, yoga retreats
  • Food/Wine: Ouzo routes, cooking classes.
    Food/Wine: Ouzo routes, cooking classes
  • IMPORTANT NOTE
  • These tips are essential for exploring Lesvos from Ayvalik - the island's size and diversity require planning and transportation, unlike smaller Greek islands.

    When planning how to get to Lesvos, the ferry to Lesvos from Ayvalik is your gateway to adventure. Check Ayvalik Lesvos ferry departures carefully (typically 08:45 from Ayvalik, 18:00 from Mytilene) and book your Ayvalik Lesvos ferry tickets in advance during peak season.

    With 1,630 km², Lesvos offers everything from mountain villages to beach resorts, from ancient sites to modern art, from ouzo distilleries to petrified forests - so many places to visit in Lesvos that you'll want to rent a car for freedom to explore.

    Respect the ferry schedule, allow enough time to discover this remarkable island's many faces, and embrace the cultural bridge between these neighboring shores where shared history with Turkey creates natural connections!