Sightseeing in Mitilini - what to see. Complete travel guide

Mytilene is the capital of the Lesbos Island. This town is located on two high hills, wrapping them like an amphitheater. On the top of one of the hills is located one of the most valuable archaeological sites of the Middle Ages - Genoa Castle, and so each day the guests of this resort make excursions to it.

The top of the hill features a magnificent view of the island. The city is not only a center of tourism, but also a major port region. The new port located in its southern part greets ships from Athens and other Aegean islands. The northern part of the island is the location of the old port. The largest market of the region, which is also called Mytilene, is located nearby. The variety of goods sold here is simply impossible to imagine as on this market you will find clothes, richest choice of national crafts and souvenirs, jewelry and wide range of other products. Among the attractions of this place we should mention great Byzantine churches that contrast with modern buildings, as well as rich parklands.

In the center of the town there is a picturesque bay, near which are always moored luxurious yachts. Here are also arranged boat trips for visitors, during which you can explore the island and learn numerous stories about it. If you make a walk along the coast, you will find many hospitable restaurants, cafes, bars and taverns which offer both national cuisine and traditional European dishes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Audiophiles and theater lovers should definitely visit the Municipality, where are organized concerts and plays every week. Those people, who wish to relax and enjoy hot sun, will absolutely have to go far away as the largest and most popular beach of the town is located in the heart of the city. Finally, when you want to relax in a secluded and quiet atmosphere, you can easily reach other beaches by bus.

In addition to the island's capital, with its popular beaches and entertainment facilities, the town of Molyvos is very popular with tourists. It is quite small; the territory of this city can be conveniently explored on foot. At every step, you can find interesting monuments of architecture, souvenir shops and charming national restaurants. In the city, there are several miniature hotels that are located in beautiful historic houses. They are very popular among lovers of a romantic getaway.

Connoisseurs of natural attractions should go to the town of Eressos, in its vicinity is located an amazing Stone Forest. This is the name of the stone landscape formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. The unusual rock formations are more than a million years old. Directly on the territory of the town, you can see beautiful old churches and houses of locals, which were built several hundred years ago.

The title of the most contrasting city can be boldly claimed by Plomari. On its picturesque streets, old houses alternate with stylish modern buildings. For many tourists, this town is known as the birthplace of the popular national ouzo drink, which even now masters make according to old traditional recipes. Here, tourists will be able to try the most popular varieties of ouzo, as well as buy great gifts for loved ones.

The town of Petra attracts fans of ancient architecture and hiking. On the territory of this town, there is an exotic beach with black sand, and the main symbol of the city is a high steep rock. Many years ago, on its slope was a staircase, which has 114 steps. One can climb to the top of the cliff and view the panorama of the city from a bird's eye view, using the staircase.

The city of Vatera also has a developed tourist infrastructure, and is also famous for its healing mineral springs. They are located in the vicinity of the city. On the territory of beautiful parks, here the most comfortable conditions for recreation were created for tourists.

You can relax from the noise of touristy cities in the town of Kalloni. It is surrounded by large marshes, which migratory birds have chosen as their home. Every year, these places are visited by ornithologists from all over the world, to watch the storks and rare species of birds.