Molyvos & Petra, Lesvos

Molyvos & Petra

This route covers the island’s classic north-coast postcard: the medieval castle town of Molyvos, the beach and rock-top church at Petra, and…

This route covers the island’s classic north-coast postcard: the medieval castle town of Molyvos, the beach and rock-top church at Petra, and the Eftalou hot springs between them.

Molyvos (Mithymna)

Explore the castle, the vine-covered cobbled lanes, and the working harbour agora. Stop at Eftalou on the way out of town for a soak in the hot springs.

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Petra

Climb the steps to Panagia Glykofilousa atop Petra’s landmark rock, then swim at the village beach. If you want a longer, sandier stretch, continue on to Anaxos just south.

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Molyvos gets busy around sunset for the harbour view, so visit the castle earlier in the day and save the harbour tavernas for the evening.