The most beautiful places on the island of Lesbos
The best of Greece's third largest island
Lesbos is a relatively large island with lots of beautiful and interesting places, whether it is castles, picturesque villages or a unique petrified forest. Of course you will also find beautiful beaches here
Molyvos Castle
A massive Byzantine castle
Above the historic center of Molyvos stands its unmistakable landmark – a huge Byzantine castle from the 14th century. Today, it is the most sought after destination, along with the picturesque port, in this most touristy town on the island of Lesbos. In addition, it has a beautiful view far and wide. continue reading
Petrified forest
Remains of millions years old forest
Lesbos island boasts with a worldwide unique – Petrified forest. A similar site can be found only in Arizona. You will see trunks that have survived (according to some sources) for more than twenty million years. It is the result of a large volcanic eruption that buried the entire vast redwood forests to the west of the island. You can see the remnants of these trees exposed by erosion in the picturesque valley a few kilometers away from the town of Sigri. continue reading
Moni Limonos
The most important monastery in Lesbos
Just a few kilometers above the bay Kalloni is situated the most important and largest monastery on island Lesbos – Moni Limonos. Under the Turkish occupation it served as the Greek intellectual center with an extensive collection of books. It is also interesting for its surroundings full of other chapels and shrines. continue reading
Anaxos beach
Beach with windmill
The seven hundred meter long beach in Anaxos is one of the most beautiful on the island of Lesbos. It is mostly sandy, but in the sea you will also find a lot of pebbles, fortunately without a hedgehog. Its most famous landmark is a dummy windmill standing on a cliff at its north-eastern end. The beach has a nice view of the island and in the early evening there are beautiful sunsets. continue reading
Castle in Sigri
The old Turkish fortress
Turkish castle at Sigri is the largest monument and interesting backdrop of this town. As part of the island, it is probably the third most important castle after Molyvos and Mytilini. Until now, only massive perimeter walls with scruffy interior remained, so it is perhaps more interesting to look at it from afar rather than from close. Even so, it is worth seeing, because it offers different views of the town and the beach. continue reading
Monastery Moni Ypsilou
The oldest monastery on Lesbos
Monastery Moni Ypsilou (sometimes known also as Moni Ipsilou) is the oldest monastery on Lesbos. It is built on the highest hill in the west of the island – on the former volcano Ordymnos. Admission is voluntary. Except for the monastery buildings, you can enjoy the beautiful view around the island. continue reading
Church of Panagia Glikophilousa
Church on a steep rock
With an overview of the largest monument in Petra, the church of Panagia Glikophilousa stands on a high solitary rock right in the center of this historic town. It is basically one of the symbols of Lesbos. In addition, the church has a great view in all directions. The evening has a beautiful atmosphere again and is nicely lit. continue reading
The town of Petra
City with rock and church
The town of Petra is one of the most popular tourist stops in Lesbos. The small historic center with typical streets has a very nice landmark in the form of a large rock with the church of Panagia Glikophilousa. This panorama is one of the typical „postcards“ from Lesbos. The whole city is nicely set in a bay, surrounded by olive groves and a little further on the corridor of mountains. continue reading
Beach Gavathas
Beach with a tank
Gavathas beach lies on the northwest coast of the island of Lesbos. There is not only nearly a kilometer long bay, but also the small town with the church and especially the biggest attraction – an old rusted tank pointing its main to neighboring Turkey. continue reading
The village of Lafionas
A fairytale village
Lafionas (225m above sea level) picturesquely situated on a rocky ridge is one of the most beautiful villages on Lesbos. Thanks to the fact that it does not lie on the main road, it is also relatively little visited, so you can enjoy the unadulterated peaceful atmosphere of the Greek countryside. In addition, you can ascend directly to the interesting rock cliff Roundi. continue reading
Ampelia beach
Semi-deserted beach
Due to the fact that the almost half a kilometer long beach of Ampelia is accessible only by gravel road or on foot, it is relatively little visited – especially its northern part. It is therefore a suitable place for those who like half-empty, albeit slightly wilder beaches. In addition, the surroundings are quite picturesque. continue reading
Petra beach
Beach with scenic views
The beach in Petra, located at the northern end of the bay, is one of the most picturesque that the island of Lesbos has to offer. From the beach there are beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and especially of the church of Panagia Glikophilousa towering on top of a rock above the old center of the picturesque village of Petra. continue reading
Beach Kalo Limani
Beach at the end of the world
Small nice sandy beach Kalo Limani lies at the end of five kilometers long gravel road leading from the village Skalochori. Probably because of this fact there are usually very few tourists and the beach can be just yours. Oddly enough, there is also a small tavern. The only drawback are piles of seaweed that is not cleaned. continue reading
Lepetymnos
The highest mountain in Lesbos
Almost a kilometer above sea level reaches the highest mountain of Lesbos – Lepetymnos (968m). It sits on the north coast of the island and is only one meter higher than Olympus in the south of the island. But he is much more beautiful. Thanks to its height, it is an excellent view and you have the whole island in the palm of your hand. continue reading
The village of Petri
The most beautiful view of Petra
The village of Petri (215 m above sea level) is interesting not only because of its typical architecture, but mainly because it is beautifully situated high above the sea bay. Directly below you is the picturesque tourist town of Petra. In addition, interesting hiking tours in the Ligona Valley can be enjoyed from here. An ideal place to watch the sunset over a good dinner. continue reading
Beach in Sigri
Beach overlooking the castle
Almost half a kilometer long, semicircular cove to the south of the town Sigri is home to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Lesbos. There is a nice sand as well as the wonderful views of both the nearby island Nissiopi that protects the local port, and especially of the Turkish fortress of Sigri. continue reading
Roundi
Monumental rock cliff
Roundi (370 m above sea level) located not far from the beautiful mountain village of Lafionas is not extremely high by Lesbos. However, it is interesting for its high rock cliff, which also serves as a great view from Anaxos, Petri, Molyvos to Turkey. In addition, there is a marked hiking trail. continue reading
The port of Molyvos
Beautiful view of the castle
The small port of Molyvos attracts tourists mainly because of the romantic views of the castle high above the old town and sitting in local taverns. It is lively here practically all day, but of course the most in the evening. continue reading
Beach in Tavari
Swimming in the southwest of the island
There are several nice bays on the southwestern end of the island of Lesbos. One of them is Tavari, accessible by asphalt road from the town of Mesótopos. The local sandy-pebble beach is nearly half a kilometer wide and is ended by a small harbor on the west. There are also taverns and shops, but as ii is quite remote, there are not many tourists here. continue reading
Hot springs in Eftalou
The most famous spa in Lesbos
If you would like to do something for your health, you can visit the local famous thermal baths in Eftalou. There is a main bath house and private baths. In addition, there is also a typical pebble beach and from higher up also the view of the castle in Molyvos. continue reading
Beach Kampos
Almost deserted beach
Kampos beach is one of the largest beaches on Lesbos (measuring in length 1.7 kilometers). It is almost abandoned, mainly because there is no real road leading to it. Thanks to the water flowing down from the mountains is its surroundings pretty green and instead of the typical village you will find here only scattered houses of farmers. continue reading
Ruins above Skala Eresou
The outlook over the mountainous surroun
Small ruin located on a hill directly above Skala Eresou is interesting mainly for its beautiful views from atop of the surrounding arid mountainous region. Only a small circular tower and a piece of walls have been preserved to these days. Anyway, it's one of the nicest stops during the walks in the surroundings of the town. continue reading
