Located on the Northern tip, Mytilene is the largest town on the island, the capital of Lesvos and host to the Airport and commercial Seaport. The town is located approx. 5km from the airport and if arriving by plane, you should consider taking one of the many taxis waiting outside. You will find car and bike hire agencies near the sea port (or try our LINK at left) and the main bus depot close by where you will find details of routes servicing the whole island.
Public transport is a great way of seeing the island, but buses can be slow and the temperatures can soar above 40 degrees especially in high season.
Be warned, and always travel with plenty of bottled water which is readily available from most shops and cafes. If you can, spend some time wondering the numerous back streets, where you will find many local cafes.
Try not to miss the market which is generally accepted as one of the best in Greece. The usual afternoon siesta is taken from 1 till 4pm and all but the larger shops will close. Further in the suburb of Varia one can visit the Theophilos Museum.
Twelve kilometers from Mytilene, near the town of Moria, one can visit the Roman Aqueduct that was built in the second century AD.
