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Looking for a Lesvos car rental? Lesvos (Lesbos), a unique Aegean island, captivates with rich history, natural beauty, and traditional villages. Rent a car to explore Mytilene's castle, the village of Molyvos, and the Petrified Forest.
Simplybook connects you with local agencies. Compare prices, book online, pick up at the airport or port.
Pick-up at Mytilene Airport (MJT), Port, and other locations.
Getting Around Lesvos
Third-largest Greek island with substantial distances — Mytilene to Molyvos is 60 km, over an hour. Well-maintained but winding roads. A car is essential as public transport is infrequent.
Mytilene Airport (MJT) is 8 km south of town.
Top Driving Routes
Mytilene to Molyvos (60 km, 1.5 hours)
The main route north passes through olive groves and fishing villages to Molyvos (Mithymna) — stone houses cascading beneath a Byzantine castle. Harbour tavernas with views to Turkey.
Kalloni to the Petrified Forest (50 km, 1 hour)
West from Kalloni through volcanic landscape to Sigri and the UNESCO Petrified Forest — 20-million-year-old trees turned to stone. Wild, beautiful western coast.
Plomari and the South (45 km)
South to Plomari, Greece's ouzo capital. Tour Barbayiannis or Isidoros Arvanitis distilleries. Continue to Vatera, one of the Aegean's longest beaches (7 km).
Beaches
Vatera — 7 km sandy beach. One of the longest in the Aegean. Warm, shallow.
Skala Eressos — Sandy western beach. Birthplace of Sappho. Relaxed atmosphere.
Eftalou — Pebble beach near Molyvos with natural hot springs on shore.
Petra — Sandy beach below dramatic rock with hilltop church. 5 km from Molyvos.
Cuisine and Ouzo
Greece's ouzo capital — over half the country's supply produced here. Plomari distilleries offer tastings. Culinary highlights: Kalloni sardines (salted delicacy), ladotyri cheese (aged in olive oil), and exceptional olive oil. Mountain village Agiassos is best for local meze.
Thermal springs at Eftalou near Molyvos and Polichnitos offer unique soaking after a day of exploring.
Best Time to Visit
June-September — warm, best swimming. Never overcrowded.
April-May — renowned birdwatching season. Green, flowered landscape.
Practical Tips
Car essential: Large island, widely dispersed attractions.
Pickup: Mytilene Airport, Port, Town, hotel delivery.
Fuel: Fill up in Mytilene or Kalloni. Sparse in the west near Sigri.
Why Book Local
Simplybook connects you with local agencies. Why support local companies? Other Aegean: Paros, Santorini.