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LesvosSoloTrips
Solo Vacations to Lesvos - Explore Mytilene, Rabbit Island & the Petrified Forest
Why Visit Lesvos?
Lesvos is often overlooked in favor of Greece’s busier islands, and that’s exactly its charm. With its unspoiled coastline, hillside villages, olive groves and a rich artistic and culinary heritage, Lesvos moves at a gentler pace that suits travelers who like to take their time. Its warm hospitality, sense of history and authentic island life make Lesvos one of Greece’s most rewarding places to discover in good company.
Villages
Coastline
Exploration
Culture
Time Zone
Lesvos operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is seven hours ahead of US Eastern Time
Weather
Lesvos enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers averaging 86°F and mild winters around 50°F
Things to see & do
Wander the cobblestone streets of Molyvos beneath its hilltop castle, explore the Petrified Forest, cruise to Rabbit Island, and stroll the harbor of the island’s capital, Mytilene
Local Cuisine
Try Kalloni sardines (lightly salted and enjoyed with ouzo), ladotyri (a local sheep’s milk cheese preserved in olive oil) and ouzo from Plomari, the island’s most famous export
