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Things to see in Mytilene (Greece): 11 places and when to go
Mytilene is a town in Greece, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Yeni Mosque, Mytilene, Castle of Mytilene and Valide Mosque, Mytilene. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 39.1104, 26.5546
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- JMK Mykonos, 214 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Olympos, at 967 m.
What to see in Mytilene
The places in and around Mytilene, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Yeni Mosque, MytileneMosque in Greece277 m
- Castle of MytileneCastle on Lesvos, Greece687 m
- Valide Mosque, MytileneMosque in Greece170 m
- Geras GulfGulf in Lesbos, Greece7.5 km
- Archaeological Museum of MytileneMuseum in Greece719 m
- OlymposMountain range on Lesbos island, Greece18 km
- Saint Therapon ChurchChurch in Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece590 m
- Moria AqueductAqueduct in Mytilene municipality, Greece3.9 km
- Museum of olive-oil production (Lesvos)Museum in Greece29 km
- Taxiarchis MonasteryMonastery in Lesvos, Greece30 km
- Therma SpaHot spring6.0 km
When to go to Mytilene
The best time to visit Mytilene is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulPossible14:29
- AugPossible13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mytilene
The nearest main airport is Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK, Mykonos), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chios15 places90 km
- Evdilos7 places170 km
- Alexandroupolis7 places202 km
- Ermoupoli11 places233 km
- Komotini8 places245 km
- Didymoteicho8 places248 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mytilene?
The best known: Yeni Mosque, Mytilene, Castle of Mytilene, Valide Mosque, Mytilene, Geras Gulf, Archaeological Museum of Mytilene. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mytilene?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Mytilene?
The nearest main airport is Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), 214 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mytilene as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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