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Mithymna (Lesvos), Greece

Mithymna is a town and former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality of West Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipal unit in Greece.

History

Mithymna is a town and former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality of West Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit. Before 1919, its official name was Μόλυβος - Molyvos; that name dates back to the end of the Byzantine Era, but is still in common use today.

Getting there by ferry

Thessaloniki - Lesvos (Mytilene) - Chios - Samos (Karlovasi) - Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

O Γάτος
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · gatos-restaurant.gr
Indoor
Tropicana
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-23:59 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Πλατεία Ανδρέα Κυριάκου, Μόλυβος, 81108 · unique-molivos.com
Indoor
Αγροτοτουριστοκός Συναιτερισμός Γυναικών Πέτρας
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Πέτρα, 81109 · lesvos-travel.com
Indoor
Νησί
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:30 · Πλατεία Ανδρέα Κυριάκου, Μόλυβος, 81108 · nisirestaurant.gr
Indoor
Ariston
Coffee Shop, Kebab, Chicken, Greek, Steak House, Sandwich, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Anaxos, 81109 · tripadvisor.com
Indoor
Garden-Taverne Perikles
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · tripadvisor.de
Indoor
Blue Fox
Ice Cream, Pastry, Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 81108 · thebluefox.gr
Indoor
Taverna Babis
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Poseidon and 17th November St,, Molyvos, 81108 · facebook.com
Indoor

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Where things are

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Photographs

Mithymna (Lesvos), Greece
Mithymna (Lesvos), Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Mithymna (Lesvos), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Thessaloniki - Lesvos (Mytilene) - Chios - Samos (Karlovasi) - Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mithymna (Lesvos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.