Location

The capital of the island and administrative capital of the Prefecture of Lesbos. Located on the east coast of the island, 6 kilometres from the town’s airport.

Population

40,000 inhabitants

Access

By sea and air daily (see transports)

Petrol stations

Approx. 10 petrol stations in the town.

Occupation of the locals

Commerce, Farming, Fishing

Health Care

There are 28 Pharmacies and a Hospital in the town. Specialists of all Medical branches are available.

Sigths

.The Castle, Theophilos and Teriade Museum, Municipal Art Gallery, Archaeological Museum, Ancient Theatre.

Accommodation

A number of Hotels and rooms to let.

Entertainment

Plenty of bars and cafeterias (see entertainment)

Food

Many taverns, restaurants and pizzerias (see Entertainment)

Beaches

Nearby beaches for bathing, the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Plage and the coastline to the airport.

Moorings

Large port suitable for all types of vessel

Events

The “Lesbos Summer Festival” is held every year, featuring a large number of events. The Ouzo Festival. The 8th of November is celebrated as Liberation day from the Turks.

Local Products

Olives, Pickles, Cheeses, Olive oil, woodcraft objects.

Useful Telephone numbers

Island Telephone Area Code +30 251 Police Station 41911 Municipality of Mytilene 28501 Regional Directorate of North Aegean 27601 Prefecture 46888 Prefect 46777 Ministry of the Aegean 22543, 28296 Hospital 43777-81 Port Authorities 47888, 40827 Road Police 22030 Tourist Police 22776 Olympic Airways 28660 National Air Terminal of Mytilene 61212 Shipping Company of Lesvos (N.E.L.) 28480 Urban bus station 46436 Inter-Urban bus station 28873 Taxis 23500, 25900, 22064 M.O.T station (K.T.E.O) 47777 Taxation Department 24554 Public Treasury 28822 First Instance Court 22518 Public Prosecutor 25222 Social Security Foundation of Mytilene 29911 Power Supply Failure Service 28860, 125 Water Supply Failure Service 24444 Holy Cathedral of Mytilene 22654 National Stadium of Mytilene 22024